Formal complaint: Documenting gender identity in versadex
Complainant alleges that after reporting a sexual assault incident, Austin police officers did not properly handle the evidence or provide a safe, confidential space when asking the complainant questions about the incident. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
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CITY
RUSTIN
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
SOUNDED
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-1264
January 7, 2022
Complaint: The complainant alleges: Made a report of sexual assault to both APD and UTPD.
First went to
for one assault (APD ignored me) and was later told there was no record of
the report made, I've been looking into Title IX to see what legal action I have there. After going
to APD for a second assault that happened weeks later I felt my evidence was improperly taken
and tested. I believe I've been lied to about the results. When the officers questioned me it was not
in a secure location and was asked questions about a sexual assault in front of strangers passing
by. I was asked inappropriate questions that led to further harm or secondary blame of a victim. I
believe the police are hiding the factual evidence and protecting themselves and those in power
who may be responsible.
This notice of formal complaint is a request for Internal Affairs to initiate an investigation to
determine if the employee conduct is within compliance of APD policy, Civil Service Rules, and
Municipal Civil Service Rules.
Recommended Administrative Policies to Review (to include but not limited to):
402.2.1 DOCUMENTING GENDER IDENTITY IN VERSADEX
When officers are made aware of persons who identify as transgender, gender non-binary, or
gender non-conforming and need to document that encounter in police reports, field observation
cards, field release citations, or warnings they will use the following guidelines.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation on
the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
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.