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This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Orders regarding search and seizure practices. Austin Police Oversight recommends that APD establish a clear and consistent definition of what constitutes a “strip…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Orders regarding interpreter services. Austin Police Oversight (APO) recommends expanding department policy to include all languages when prioritizing certified…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department’s General Orders regarding vehicle and foot pursuits. Austin Police Oversight recommends strengthening these policies to limit the commandeering of civilian vehicles, ensure officers…
This policy analysis provides an overview of Austin’s newly adopted TRUST Act, which establishes oversight and transparency requirements for the city’s use of surveillance technology. It summarizes the act’s procedures for approving, reviewing, and…
In response to the Austin Police Oversight's recommendation that the equipment and uniform regulation policy be updated to require Austin Police Department employees to wear only an authorized duty belt or department-issued or approved accessories…
This memorandum provides feedback and recommendations for improving the Austin Police Department’s General Orders regarding equipment and uniform regulations. APO recommends that APD officers should be required to utilize only department-issued or…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's General Orders regarding officer personnel evaluations. APO recommends improving APD’s officer evaluation process by ensuring that an officer’s evaluation records accompany the…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's (APD) General Orders regarding vehicle pursuits. Austin Police Oversight recommends APD provide clear, consistent guidelines for when and how precision immobilization techniques (PIT…
Austin Police Oversight’s (formerly the Office Police Oversight) 2024 Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of APO’s work and highlights work in policy, complaint oversight, and community engagement. It also reflects the continued…
This memorandum provides feedback on the Austin Police Department's General Orders regarding officer response to calls. APO recommends officers not exceed the posted speed limit by more than 20 mph while responding to calls under code 3 and reduce…