2023 Annual Report
The Office of Police Oversight’s 2023 Annual Report documents the work of our three divisions: the Complaints Division, the Policy & Research Division, and the Communications & Community Engagement Division.
A key difference between the 2023 annual report and previous reports is the changes related to the Austin Police Oversight Act’s (APOA) passage in May 2023. The APOA, known as City Code Chapter 2-15, made multiple changes to OPO authority and operations. In collaboration with the City Manager’s Office, City Legal, and the Austin Police Department, OPO has worked diligently to implement the APOA. The forthcoming 2024 annual report will further document OPO’s implementation efforts.
Here are some notable highlights from each team.
- The Complaints Division received 1,552 contacts and 99 compliments for APD.
- The Policy & Research Division expanded with additional staff to ensure the implementation of the Austin Police Oversight Act and Resolution 99.
- The Communications and Community Engagement Division OPO attended and hosted 53 events, reaching more than 1,000 community members through direct outreach and engagement.