Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and acts bringing discredit upon the department
Complainant alleges that an officer harassed him during a vehicle stop. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
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OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
FOUNDED
ICMS #: 2019-0740
Complaint:
.
complainant, was the driver of a vehicle stopped by Austin
Police Department Officer
on
, 2019. During the contact with Officer
, it was determined that Mr.
was not the person with an outstanding warrant
after being handcuffed and detained by Officer
Mr.
stated the officer knew he
was not
and called his son by the name
because, according to Mr.
, Officer
has had contact with
'
"
in the past. Mr.
stated he does not
look like
,
who is bald; he has dreadlocks. Mr.
alleges Officer
harassed
him, was rude, and is too aggressive.
F
A
Additional information:
This case actively being investigated under ICMS #2019-0747. Any findings from that
investigation will be relayed to the complainant via a close-out meeting should the complainant SO
choose.
Administrative Policies to Review:
301.2 IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE AND COURTESY
Employees are expected to act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and perform all
duties impartially, objectively, and equitably without regard to personal feelings, animosities,
friendships, financial status, sex, creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression or social or ethnic background.
(a) Employees will not express or otherwise manifest any prejudice concerning race, religion,
national origin, age, political affiliation, sex, or other personal characteristics in the performance
of their duties.
1. Employees will respect the rights of individuals and will not engage in discrimination,
oppression, or favoritism whether by language, act, or omission.
2. The use of racial or ethnic remarks, slurs, epithets, words or gestures, which are
derogatory or inflammatory in nature to or about any person or group of persons is strictly
prohibited.
(b) Employees will be tactful in the performance of their duties, control their tempers, exercise
patience and discretion, and shall not engage in argumentative discussions even in the face of
extreme provocation.
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.
OF
CITY
AUTHOR
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
1839
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
SOUNDED
(a) Employees will make every effort to be courteous and respectful toward all persons.
900.3.2 ACTS BRINGING DISCREDIT UPON THE DEPARTMENT
Since the conduct of personnel both on-duty or 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.
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.