Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy
Complainant alleges she called Austin police department after her husband had stolen her purse, phone, and broke things in her house. When Austin police officers arrived on the scene, they told the complainant they cannot do anything since it was her husband and he had a right not to return the items. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
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CLASS
AUSTER
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-0690
July 14, 2021
Complaint: The complainant alleges she called for police assistance for domestic abuse because
her husband had taken her purse, ripped her phone from her hand, broke things in her house and
accused her of taking his car keys, which she did not. Complainant alleges three officers came but
told her because it was her husband it was community property and he has a right not to give the
items back and to resolve the issue among themselves. Complainant alleges later she called a
supervisor
who came out and the other 3 officers also came out
and they left with her husband and her purse. Complainant alleges Officer
was very
accommodating and took her complaint and gave her the information to contact OPO to file
a
complaint against the other 3 officers. Complainant stated that officers need to be trained to
handle/de-escalate domestic violence situations.
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):
301.2 IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE AND COURTESY
Employees shall provide equal and fair protection of all rights under local, state, and federal law
for all members of the community. Law enforcement will be conducted in an impartial and
equitable manner.
In an effort to create an organizational culture that is inclusive and nondiscriminatory, employees
shall act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and strive to interact with the
community in a positive manner. Employees will perform all duties objectively and without regard
to personal feelings, animosities, friendships, financial status, occupation or employment status,
sex, disability status, housing status, mental health or ability, citizenship, language, national origin,
creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, ethnicity, or social or ethnic background Employees will endeavor to understand and
respect cultural, national, racial, religious, physical, mental, and other differences.
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.