The Office of Police Oversight has issued a memo in response to the Austin Police Department’s investigations into police misconduct during recent protests against police brutality. These investigations were initiated from more than 300 complaints…
Complainant alleges the conduct of Austin police officers regarding an incident in which he was involved in violated policy. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Complainant alleges that Austin Police officers were aggressive towards peaceful protesters, behaved inappropriately while detaining protesters, and escalated instead of de-escalated violence. The Office of Police Oversight recommends these…
Assistant Chief Henderson delivered an oral reprimand to Officer Jon Oldham for using profanity during an incident to which he was dispatched. This was a violation of Austin Police Department policy 900.3.4.
Complainant alleges an officer used excessive force against a peaceful protester, with multiple officers restraining a woman and causing injuries. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers used excessive force against them while taking photographs at a recent protest, despite a commanding officer approving their location. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation…
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers may have violated policy during protests. The Office of Police Oversight recommends this allegation receive an A classification.
Complainant alleges Austin police officers used excessive force in response to peaceful protesters, resulting in injuries. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Anonymous complainant submitted a photograph from a recent protest, alleging that an Austin police officer sprayed protesters in the face at close range. The Office of Police Oversight recommends this allegation receive an A classification.
Complainant alleges that an Austin police officer failed to follow health and safety protocols by not wearing personal protective equipment at a protest. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.