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…
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…
This report analyzes Austin Police Department motor vehicle stop data from 2015 to 2018, focusing on the race and ethnicity of the people pulled over. The report concludes that Black/African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos in Austin are…
In response to the "Joint Report: Analysis of APD Racial Profiling Data," Austin Police Chief Brian Manley issued three memos to address the report's findings. The first memo was sent to City Manager Spencer Cronk on January 14, 2020. The second memo…
In this review, the OPO reflects on our first year. We have made a number of changes to ensure we meet the expectations of the community. This includes redefining the mission to focus on three critical areas: providing impartial oversight, increasing…