The Office of Police Oversight accepts community feedback about interactions with the Austin Police Department.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.
February 13, 2025 Police Oversight Implementation Working Group Meeting Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined the Office of Police Oversight for our Police Oversight Implementation Working Group Meeting on February 13, 2025.
- The meeting slide deck can be accessed here, and our quarterly data one-sheeter can be found here.
- Our next meeting will be in May 2025
- Want to stay informed on our next meeting date? Sign up for OPO’s email newsletter for the latest update.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please email OPO.outreach@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-9090.
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Related Information
- 2022 Annual Report
- Know Your Rights When Interacting With the Police
- Community Police Review Commission
What We Do
When people have concerns or complaints about potential police misconduct, those concerns need to be heard, investigated, and resolved. At Austin’s Office of Police Oversight (OPO), everything we do is to promote an atmosphere of earned trust between Austinites and the Austin Police Department (APD). We do this by making it easy, accessible, and safe for Austinites to provide information and start the process. For example, we make sure that:
- There are several reporting options available (email, an online form, telephone, etc.).
- The process is not overwhelming or complex.
- People understand that they can choose to remain anonymous.
- The community understands what we do, how we do it, and how to reach us.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.
Our office also:
- Makes recommendations to the City Manager and to APD about individual incidents and investigations, as well as broader policy recommendations.
- Is committed to treating all parties — residents, APD, and the Austin Police Association (APA) — as stakeholders involved in an ongoing conversation. We seek to understand and learn from all perspectives.
Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency, and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community.