Written reprimand of Officer Matthew Carvalho
Commander Bryant delivered a written reprimand to Officer Carvalho for his involvement in a crash investigation on May 3, 2019. His actions in this investigation violated multiple Austin Police Department policies.
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STATE
FOUNDED TAIL
MEMORANDUN
Austin Police Department
Downtown Area Command
TO:
Matthew Carvalho, Officer
FROM:
Jason Bryant, Commander
DATE:
October 18, 2019
SUBJECT:
Written Reprimand IA Case 2019-0460
This memorandum is in reference to an incident which occurred on 5-3-19 and your conduct at
that time. Specifically I am referring to your involvement in a crash investigation in the 7800 blk
of Johnny Morris Rd.
Your actions violated APD Policies:
303.2 Department Issued Body Worn Camera
346.5.1 Crash Reports
401.2 Initial Response and Investigation
which state: the proper way in which to respond to call for service involving a crash.
In lieu of imposing a 3 day suspension Officer Carvalho agrees to Education Based Discipline
(EBD) with the understanding that if he fails to comply with the terms of the EBD, the 3 day
suspension will be imposed. Successful completion of the terms of the EBD will result in a final
disposition of a written reprimand. Additionally, Officer Carvalho understands the terms of EBD
must be completed by 10-18-20.
By signing this agreed EBD Officer Carvalho understands and agrees that should he fail to
comply with the terms of the EBD, a 3 day suspension will be imposed by the Chief of Police
and Officer Carvalho waives all rights to appeal this 3 day suspension to the Civil Service
Commission, an Independent Third Party Hearing Examiner, and the District Court. Furthermore,
Officer Carvalho may not file a grievance under Article 20 of the Meet and Confer Agreement
and agrees and understands that should a 3 day suspension be imposed, Officer Carvalho waives
any claim that the suspension was not imposed within the 180 day time limit to impose discipline
pursuant to Local Government Code 143.052(h).
Failure to comply with the above stipulations may result in more severe disciplinary action
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against you, up to, and including an indefinite suspension.
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Reprimand:
#7486
10/18/19
Signature of Officer Receiving Reprimand
Date/Time
10/12/17
Signature of COC Sergeant
Date/Time
NOT AVALLANE
10/18/19
Signature of COC Lieutenant
Date / Time
Signature of COC Commander 3432
10.18.19
Date / Time
cc:
Employee
Employee's Supervisor
Internal Affairs
APD Human Resources
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