This document presents the complaint data received by the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) from July to September 2024, as required by Resolution 99 (Page 5, Section 5).
This memorandum provides feedback and recommendations from the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) for improving the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Orders. The OPO has received several complaints involving the use of force when officers…
This document presents the complaint data received by the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) from April to June 2024, as required by Resolution 99 (Page 5, Section 5).
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations to the Austin Police Department's General Order 211.13, which outlines the policy and procedure for reviewing and reporting use-of-force incidents. OPO recommends that APD…
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations to the Austin Police Department’s General Order 362, which sets guidelines for working with other law enforcement agencies. OPO recommends that APD add specific language to…
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight recommends improving the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Orders by creating a drone policy. Currently, APD does not have a drone policy. OPO believes it is essential for APD to develop a drone…
This document presents the complaint data received by the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) from January to March 2024, as required by Resolution 99 (Page 5, Section 5). If you are having trouble viewing this document, try using this link.
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides feedback on approved changes the Austin Police Department has made to General Order 208, which sets the guidelines for TASER use by APD officers. OPO recommends that APD remove references to…
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations to the Austin Police Department’s General Order 924.3.1, which outlines acceptable hairstyles for officers. OPO recommends that APD amend the policy to remove restrictions on…
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations to the Austin Police Department’s General Order 342.3.5, which details the procedure officers should follow when a driver cannot provide proof of insurance during a traffic…