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The Office of Police Oversight accepts community feedback about interactions with the Austin Police Department.

 

Police Oversight Implementation Workgroup Quarterly Meeting: February 22, 2024

The next Police Oversight Implementation Workgroup meeting will occur on February 22, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Asian American Resource Center (8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754). Register on Eventbrite. 

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

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

 

For More Information 

  • Police Oversight Implementation Workgroup meeting on November 21, 2023: View the meeting recording here. 
  • Want to stay informed on our next meeting date? Sign up for OPO’s email newsletter for the latest updates. 

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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’s Office of Police Oversight (OPO), 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 the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) 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.

 

 

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.