Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and other policy violations

OF
CITY
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
FOUNDED
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-1260
January 7, 2022
Complaint: The complainant alleges: Complainant reports her husband,
(DOB
was arrested on
in
initially and again yesterday,
in
Complainant reports some other woman is filing police reports against her husband
both times due to a warrant from APD. Ultimately, the complainant alleges her
husband has been unfairly arrested and the investigating officers did not do any investigation.
Complainant believes the lack of investigation is due to how her husband appears in race as non-
white.
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.
403.2 FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATIONS
Follow-up investigations may include, but are not limited to:
(a) Reviewing and analyzing preliminary reports.
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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(b) Reviewing Department records and databases.
(c) Seeking additional information from complainants, witnesses, neighbors, informants,
officers and Department employees.
(d) The incident may require contact with the victim(s) and witness(es) by the assigned
personnel to obtain information not uncovered during the preliminary investigation.
(e) Upon request and without jeopardizing case security, the assigned personnel or designee
shall advise the victim(s) of the status of the case.
(f) Conducting interviews and interrogations. Arranging for the dissemination of information,
as appropriate.
(g) Soliciting assistance and/or information from other Units within the Department and/ or
outside law enforcement agencies.
(h) Planning, organizing and conducting searches.
(i) Collecting physical evidence.
(j) Identifying and apprehending suspects.
(k) Follow-up on emergency mobile phone request court orders and related paperwork within
48 hours of first request.
(1) Checking suspects' criminal histories.
(m) Determining the involvement of suspects in other crimes.
(n) Reviewing the results of laboratory examinations.
(o) Preparing cases for court presentation.
(p) Assisting in the prosecution.
(q) Documenting entry, modification, validation or cancelation of TCIC/NCIC records.
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.