Queja formal: Propósito y alcance, Actos que desprestigian al departamento

CITY OF AUSTIN
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2020-1467
November 12, 2020
Complaint: Complainant,
filed an online complaint with the Office of Police
Oversight stating the following:
"I was driving
on the bridge
A police officer
in his police car pulls into the northbound lanes blocking all northbound traffic. I notice
there are three individuals in the middle of the Northbound lanes. The police officer had
blocked the road and blocked traffic for two individuals to do what appeared to be a
wedding proposal. Guy on his knee, etc. The third individual filming. The police cruiser
number was
This was at
Traffic was backed up and people began to make
u-turns in the middle of the
bridge. I have video of the incident, my video lasts
over a minute, I estimate traffic was blocked for longer. I don't think it is appropriate nor
legal to block a major road
for a proposal. They could have used the
bike lane, the sidewalk etc. If you recall, when APD defended using bean bag bullets on
protesters one of the reasons was that they were in the road blocking traffic. How could
this cop think it was OK to block traffic on the
Bridge for a marriage proposal.
To me this is evidence of this police officer abusing his power (albeit much less than other
complaint) and an attitude that the rules don't apply to cops. Again, I have a video and will
provide it. I'll also be sharing it on social media and all of the news outlets.
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):
301.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMUNITY
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.
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 City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.
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CITY
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
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The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
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The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.