Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and other policy violations
Complainant alleges an officer with the bomb squad came into her place of work and used profanity and vulgar language at her. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
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CITY
AUSTER
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
FOUNDED
ICMS #: 2021-0437
April 28, 2021
Complaint: Complainant,
, submitted an online complaint to the Office of Police
Oversight stating:
"bomb squad came into place of work to eat, called me a bitch / told me to "accommodate these
nuts"
This notice of formal complaint is a request for Internal Affairs to initiate an investigation in
order 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.
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.
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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