Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Sergeant Vetrano’s actions violated multiple policies and suspended him from duty for 3 days, from April 10, 2020 through April 12, 2020. Sergeant Vetrano engaged in an argument with his neighbor and the…
Complainant alleges that officers witnessed a man assaulting her, but didn’t arrest him or gather evidence. The Complainant further alleges that she was informed by the officers that she could not press charges. The OPO recommends that this…
Complainant alleges that officers may have violated Austin Police Department policy during an interaction that occurred when the police were called to a hotel he was staying in. Officers put their hands on him without warning and frisked him. The OPO…
3 separate complainants allege that an officer behaved unprofessionally while directing traffic. The complaints include unnecessary and aggressive yelling at pedestrians. The OPO recommends that this allegation receives a B classification.
Complainant alleges that while pulled over in his car, officers came up to his window and verbally harassed him. Complainant further alleges that one officer searched his car without permission. The OPO recommends that this allegation receives an A…
Complainant alleges that officers may have violated Austin Police Department policy during a traffic stop. The officer allegedly made racist comments and gave the complainant a ticket when he asked for a Spanish-speaking officer. The complainant…
Complainant alleges that while they were looking for someone at a homeless camp, they were approached by an officer. The officer interrogated both them and a man living at the camp without any evidence of a crime. The OPO recommends that this…
Complainant alleges that an officer behaved rudely and called him a name while responding to his call for service. The OPO recommends that this allegation receives an A classification.
Complainant alleges that officers may have violated Austin Police Department policy during an interaction with him and his son. The complainant and his son were accused of stealing a dirt bike. The complainant offered to go find the bill of sale for…