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Austin Police Oversight (formerly the Office of Police Oversight) accepts community feedback about interactions with the Austin Police Department. 

Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more. 

Upcoming Quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Work Group Meeting 

Austin Police Oversight (APO) will host the next quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Work Group meeting on Thursday, March 5, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

This event is open to the public and will take place in-person at the Yarborough Branch Austin Public Library, located at 2200 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756.

Community members are invited to join for updates on the latest APD complaints data and to take part in a conversation about what the numbers mean, what information matters most to the community, and opportunities to make our data and reporting clearer and more useful for the public.

Register to attend: Visit Speak Up Austin to save your spot.

Accessibility and Accommodations: 
The event will be presented in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). Additional interpretation services and other accessibility accommodations are available upon request.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email OPO.Outreach@AustinTexas.gov or call 512-974-9090. 

 

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What We Do

When people have concerns or complaints about potential police misconduct, those concerns need to be heard, investigated, and resolved. At Austin Police Oversight, everything we do is to promote an atmosphere of earned trust between Austinites and the Austin Police Department (APD). We do this by making it easy, accessible, and safe for Austinites to provide information and start the process. For example, we make sure that:

  • There are several reporting options available (email, an online form, telephone, etc.).
  • The process is not overwhelming or complex.
  • People understand that they can choose to remain anonymous.
  • The community understands what we do, how we do it, and how to reach us.

Our office also:

  • Makes recommendations to the City Manager and to APD about individual incidents and investigations, as well as broader policy recommendations.
  • Is committed to treating all parties — residents, APD, and the Austin Police Association (APA) — as stakeholders involved in an ongoing conversation. We seek to understand and learn from all perspectives.

Our Mission

The mission of Austin Police Oversight (APO) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency, and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community.

 

Do not provide any personal information other than what is requested. The City of Austin is subject to the requirements of the Public Information Act, and therefore, any information you provide may be considered public information and subject to release upon request. If you have any questions, please contact policeoversight@austintexas.gov
 

Services

File a complaint about a police officer

This service is for anyone who has had or witnessed an interaction with the Austin Police Department (APD) and wants to provide feedback. It is administered by the Office of Police Oversight (OPO), which is impartial and separate from the APD. File a complaint about the Austin Police Department online, over the phone, in person, or by mail. You do not have to provide your contact information.