Complainant alleges they were watching people peacefully protest when Austin police officers shot a hearing-impaired individual. When the complainant tried to communicate using sign language, Austin police officers shot the complainant 12 times. OPO…
Complainant alleges they were assaulted by Austin police officers after being escorted to the hospital for observations. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
The Office of Police Oversight's (OPO) inaugural annual report summarizes the office's work from 2019- 2020. View the report here: Office of Police Oversight: 2019-2020 annual report The 2019-2020 report aims to document and share the office's…
In April 2021, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) received notification from the Austin Police Department (APD) of changes made to the General Orders. The impacted policies are listed below. In this memo, OPO reviewed the policy changes and…
Complainant alleges undercover Austin police officers have been harassing the complainant for 18+ years. The complainant also alleges Austin Police Department commanders and lieutenants have ignored the complainant's request for assistance. OPO…
Complainant alleges that, after his grandson was shot, APD officers refused to respond to the scene and an APD sergeant has not provided the complainant with any further information. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers responded to an assault involving the complainant's child, and did not detain the individual accused of assault, nor allow the complainant's child to retrieve their belongings or file a report. OPO…
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers took a long time to respond to an alleged assault, and questioned the complainant about why they called the police. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
Complainant alleges that, after their child was hit by a car, Austin police officers failed to arrest the individual driving the vehicle or try to take photos of the car. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.