Written reprimand of Officer Jeffrey Fong
Commander Pruett delivered a written reprimand to Officer Fong for his conduct during a call for service. His actions violated policy 303.3, Department Issued Body Work Cameras, and policy 401.2, Initial Response and Investigation.
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MEMORANDUM
Austin Police Department
Region 1 Patrol
TO:
Jeffrey Fong #8356, Officer
FROM:
Tim Pruett #2283, Commander
DATE:
January 30th, 2020
SUBJECT: Written Reprimand IA Case 2019-0829
This memorandum is in reference to an incident which occurred on 08/07/2019 and your conduct
at that time. Specifically I am referring to your involvement in a call for service about a
disturbance involving a security officer at 211 Walter Seaholm Drive.
Your actions violated APD Policy 303.3 Dept. Issued Body Wom Camera and 401.2 Initial
Response and Investigation which states:
303.3- Employees assigned to the units below are required to power on the device at
the beginning of their tour of duty and not power the device off until the end of
that tour of duty.
(a) Patrol,
3. Employees not engaged in a law enforcement action shall power the device
off or remove it from their body when using a restroom, locker room, changing
room, or any other location where the employee has an expectation of privacy.
Immediately upon exiting such a facility or room, the employee shall ensure the
BWC equipment is powered back on and appropriately placed according to this
order.
401.2 (c) The primary officer shall make a preliminary determination if a crime has been
committed.
1. If the information indicates that a crime has occurred, follow the guidelines
outlined in this General Order.
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 more severe disciplinary action against you, up to, and including an
indefinite suspension.
PD0085
Rev. Feb 2014
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Written Reprimand:
#8356
1-30-2020,1541
Signature of Officer Receiving Reprimand
Date/Time
01.30.20 1547
Signature of COC Sergeant
Date / Time
Signature
Jack ofcac Lieutenand #5936
1/31/2020 5936
Date / Time
2083
1-3020 3:49
Signature of COC Commander
Date/Time
PDROSS
Rev. Feb 2014