Complainant alleges that officers may have violated policy during an incident when she called for a mental health officer and no mental health officer or EMS was sent. She further alleges that the officers that did come, arrived with shotguns in hand…
Complainant alleges that officers may have violated policy during an interaction when they racially profiled him. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
Complainant alleges that officers may have violated policy during an interaction. The complainant states that the APD was called by his doctor, and that the officers were unkind and intimidating. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B…
The Office of Police Oversight received an anonymous complaint alleging that a Sergeant failed to act on calls during her shift. The OPO declines to make a recommendation.
Complainant alleges that officers may have violated policy during a call for service regarding the theft of her vehicle. She states that the officers didn't show up in a timely manner, failed to gather proper evidence or information, and insinuated…
The Office of Police Oversight has submitted an objection to the recent changes in Austin Police Department General Orders 902. These general orders concern the handling of administrative investigations. The OPO contends the revisions undermine their…
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Frierson’s actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03 and suspended him from duty for 2 days, from March 13, 2020 through March 14, 2020. Officer Frierson was recorded on his body worn…
Commander Bauzon delivered an oral reprimand to Sergeant Robledo for violation of Austin Policy Department policy 445.2, which states that a Crisis Intervention Team officer must respond to any CIT request from a member of the community.
The Office of Police Oversight partnered with UT School of Law to develop a new curriculum for the Austin Police Department Training Academy. The purpose of the course is to provide historical context to interactions between future and current…
Complainant alleges that officers may have violated policy during an interaction they had with her 20 year old son and his friend. She states that the officers stopped them without cause, refused to give badge numbers or names, and failed to create a…