City of Austin Code of Ordinances Chapter 2-15, also known as the Austin Police Oversight Act, and Resolution 99 charges the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) with analyzing the Austin Police Department's (APD) force incident data. This report reviews…
City of Austin Code of Ordinances Chapter 2-15, also known as the Austin Police Oversight Act, and Resolution 99 charge the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) with analyzing the Austin Police Department's (APD) force incident data. This report reviews…
In response to Commander Shauna Griffin's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Jacob Harper's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that the complaint be sustained, that he be assigned a Class B classification, and that he…
In response to Commander Shauna Griffin's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Calvin Fusilier's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that the complaint be sustained and that Officer Fusilier receive a one to five-day suspension…
In response to Chief of Police Lisa Davis's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Todd Gilbertson in case #2024-0812, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that the complaint be sustained and Officer Gilbertson receive an indefinite…
This memorandum provides feedback and recommendations for improving the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Order (GO) 902.2.4 INITIAL SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY. This policy analysis and recommendations address the need for more clarity in APD's…
Chief of Police Lisa Davis determined that Officer Tomlin's acts violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03 and suspended him indefinitely, effective December 18, 2024. An Internal Affairs investigation revealed that Officer Tomlin violated Civil…
Chief of Police Lisa Davis determined that Officer Sparkman's acts violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03 and suspended him indefinitely, effective December 13, 2024. An Internal Affairs investigation revealed that Officer Sparkman violated…
In response to Chief of Police Lisa Davis's disciplinary determination regarding Officer Phillip Sparkman's conduct, the Office of Police Oversight recommends that he receive an indefinite suspension in accordance with the Discipline Matrix. After…
The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is collaborating with the Educational Development Unit of the Austin Police Department (APD) to enhance the academy's curriculum. OPO’s Policy Compliance Consultant is a member of the Professional Advisory…