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…
Complainant alleges that an officer may have violated policy during an interaction when she was frisked without cause and touched inappropriately. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Norrell’s actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03, and suspended him from duty for 4 days, from March 6, 2020 through March 9, 2020. Officer Norrell was observed failing to respond to…
Complainant alleges officers may violated policy when responding to a domestic dispute call. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
Complainant alleges officers may have violated policy by “harassing people in the park, some for filming others assisting the injured man with his belongings.” The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.