Formal complaint: Acts bringing discredit upon the department and negotiations on behalf of suspect
Complainant alleges her granddaughter was molested by an Austin police officer’s son, and the officer allegedly did not report it. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
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OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
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ICMS #: 2019-1078
Complaint:
contacted the OPO via email alleging her granddaughter was molested
by an Austin Police Officer's son in
and his mother, who is an Austin Police Officer
did not report it.
alleges that "the parents of the boy convinced my daughter,
,
the mother, to handle the situation together" one of the parents allegedly being Austin Police
Officer
.
Administrative Policy to Review:
900.3.2 ACTS BRINGING DISCREDIT UPON THE DEPARTMENT
Since the conduct of personnel both on-duty and off-duty may reflect directly upon the
Department, employees must conduct themselves at all times in a manner which does not bring
reproach, discredit, or embarrassment to the Department or to the City.
(a) Employees will not commit any act which tends to destroy public confidence in, and
respect for, the Department or which is prejudicial to the good order, efficiency, or
discipline of the Department.
(b) Employees will refrain from being a party to any malicious gossip, rumor, report or
activity, whether written or oral, that would tend to bring discredit to the Department
or any member thereof.
1. "Malicious gossip, rumor, report or activity" includes statements made with
knowledge of their falsity or made without regard to whether the statements are
true or false.
900.4.5 NEGOTIATIONS ON BEHALF OF SUSPECT
Prohibitions in this section do not relieve supervisors from their obligations to review
enforcement contacts of subordinates and take appropriate action, if necessary, to prevent the
filing or adjudication of improper charges.
(a) Employees will not participate in any arrangement between a suspect and victim that
would result in the suspect escaping the penalty of the law nor will any employee seek
the continuance or dismissal of any case on behalf of the suspect in court for any reason.
(b) Employees will not promise informants any immunity from or leniency in any
criminal prosecution without approval of the prosecuting attorney.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.
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NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
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(c) Employees will not obstruct an investigation or legal process by interfering or
attempting to interfere with any legal process.
(d) Employees will consult with the investigator assigned to a suspect's original charge(s)
before attempting to negotiate with that suspect to secure a more serious charge against
another suspect.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation
on the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
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The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.