Oral reprimand of Officer Charles Thompson
Commander Adam delivered an oral reprimand to Officer Thompson for leaving the roadway while operating a marked patrol unit and causing damage to the grass landscape. This was a violation of Austin Police Department policy 400.2.1 Code 3 (Emergency Operation) (a) (d).
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GAY
FOUNDED
MEMORANDUM
Austin Police Department
Region I Patrol
TO:
Charles Thompson #9121, Officer
FROM:
Ryan Adam #4624, Commander
DATE:
July 7, 2021
SUBJECT:
Oral Reprimand IA Case 2021-0101
This memorandum is in reference to an incident which occurred on January 28, 2021 and your
conduct at that time. Specifically I am referring to your involvement when operating a marked
patrol unit while responding code 3, lights and sirens, to an emergency hot shot call at 6800
Edgefield Drive, during which your patrol unit left the roadway and traveled onto the property
located at 1617 Northwood Drive causing damage to the grass landscape.
Your actions violated APD Policy 400.2.1 Code 3 (Emergency Operation) (a) (d) which states:
(a) When operating Code 3, officers may:
1. Exceed the speed limit but must regulate their speed so as not to endanger life
or property.
2. Proceed with caution through traffic signals and stop signs after slowing and, if
necessary, stopping to ensure the intersection is safe/clear.
3. Disregard laws governing direction of movement and turning when it can be
done safely.
(d) Emergency Operation Exemptions. This section does not relieve an officer from the
duty to operate an authorized emergency vehicle with appropriate regard for the safety
of all persons or the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.
The purpose of this memorandum is to document this oral reprimand. You are hereby reminded
that compliance with the Department's rules and regulations are a condition of your continued
employment as a police officer. Failure to comply with this policy in the future may result in
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more severe disciplinary action against you, up to, and including an indefinite suspension.
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Oral Reprimand:
Digitally signed by Charles
Charles Thompson
Thompson
Date: 2021.07.08 05:16:04-05'00
Signature of Officer Receiving Reprimand
Date / Time
Sgt Art Nelsen #5657 Date:
Digitally signed by Sgt Art Nelsen #5657
2021.07.08 05:16:35-05'00
Signature of COC Sergeant
Date / Time
N/A
Signature of COC Lieutenant
Date / Time
Signature stay of Cut to cod Jimony Commander 4731
7/14/20 0700
Date I Time
cc:
Employee
Employee's Supervisor
Internal Affairs
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