Neck restraints generally fall into two categories: - vascular neck restraints affect blood flow and are colloquially referred to as “strangleholds,” - respiratory neck restraints affect air intake and are referred to as "chokeholds." Campaign Zero’s…
The Office of Police Oversight is making recommendations on use-of-force policies as part of a larger effort to re-write Austin Police Department’s General Orders. The revision of the Austin Police Department’s General Orders is a part of the City…
Campaign Zero’s 8 Can’t Wait initiative recommends that police departments adopt policies that require officers to provide a verbal warning before employing use of deadly force when feasible. Before using deadly force, officers should provide…
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers searched her vehicle, leaving it torn apart and money was missing. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers did not let him go to the hospital and that their documentation did not reflect what really happened. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
Plaintiffs M. Patricia Cantu and Roberto Cantu submitted this lawsuit against the City of Austin, Austin Police Department former Chief Brian Manley, Detective Erin Truho, Sergeant Michael Joseph, Officers Jacob Beirowski, Robert Mattingly, Luis…
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Dranguet's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L) and suspended him from duty for 6 days, from January 21, 2021, to January 26, 2021. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that…
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Sergeant Linsalata's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L) and suspended him from duty for 60 days, from January 20, 2021, to March 20, 2021. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that…
Commander Robert Richman delivered a written reprimand to Officer Travis for using a curse word when responding to a domestic disturbance. This is a violation of policy 301.2 Impartial Attitude and Courtesy.
Commander Vallejo delivered an oral reprimand to Sergeant Mistric for his conduct while corresponding with his subordinate. This was a violation of Austin Police Department policy 900.5 Responsibility to Coworkers.