Formal complaint: Purpose and scope and other policy violations
Complainant alleges that they called Austin police department after her daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by her father, but an Austin police officer said they cannot do anything because it was her father. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
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CITY
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-0689
July 14, 2021
Complaint: The complainant alleges she received a text from her
daughter who was
staying with her father at the
,
stating she was feeling extremely unsafe with
her father because he entered the bathroom while she was taking a bath and proceeded to expose
himself to use the bathroom. Complainant alleges she called the police about
and at
her
daughter texted her that the police had arrived and they said it was nothing they could do because
it was her father. Complainant alleges that she feels what the officers told her daughter was
inaccurate and disrespectful since the father has a history of sexual violence.
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):
301.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
All persons deserve protection by fair and impartial law enforcement and should be able to expect
similar police response to their behavior wherever it occurs. Employees will serve the public
through direction, counseling, assistance, and protection of life and property. Employees will be
held accountable for the manner in which they exercise the authority of their office or position.
Employees will respect the rights of individuals and perform their services with honesty, sincerity,
courage, and sound judgment.
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.
GINE OF CUSTOM
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
FOUNDED
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
402.2.4 REPORT WRITING
(c) Generally, the reporting employee's opinions should not be included in reports unless
specifically identified as such.
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.