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…
Chief of Police Lisa Davis determined that Officer Crumes's acts violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03 and suspended her for ten days, from November 27, 2024, to December 6, 2024. An Internal Affairs investigation revealed that Officer Crumes…
This document contains the slide deck presentation from the quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Working Group meeting held on November 14, 2024. This meeting was held in person and was not recorded. The slide deck can be accessed below.
This document presents the complaint data received by the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) from July to September 2024, as required by Resolution 99 (Page 5, Section 5).
This memorandum provides feedback and recommendations from the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) for improving the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Orders. The OPO has received several complaints involving the use of force when officers…