Queja formal: Desescalada de posibles encuentros de fuerza y otras violaciones a políticas

OF
CITY
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
FOUNDED
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-1188
November 29, 2021
Complaint: This complaint is related to 2021-1170.
Austin Police Department (APD) officers may have violated APD policy while investigating an
alleged assault on
.
The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is the complainant.
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):
200.2 DE-ESCALATION OF POTENTIAL FORCE ENCOUNTERS
When safe and reasonable under the totality of circumstances, officers shall use de-escalation
techniques to reduce the likelihood for force and increase the likelihood of voluntary compliance.
200.2.1 ASSESSMENT AND DE-ESCALATION
As officers arrive on the scene, observe conditions, and interact with the persons there, they should
continue to gather additional relevant information and facts. These assessments, along with
reasonable inferences help to develop an understanding of the totality of the circumstances of the
incident.
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
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.
1
OF
GIN
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
FOUNDED
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
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.
306.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Both the federal and state Constitutions provide every individual with the right to be free from
unreasonable searches and seizures. This order provides general guidelines for Austin Police
Department personnel to consider when dealing with search and seizure issues.
900.4 REQUIREMENTS OF DUTY
Employee conduct will always be consistent with the Department's values, vision, mission, and any
supervisor's instructions.
(g) Employees will remain alert and observant while on-duty and devote their time and
attention to the business of the Department. Any exceptions require supervisor approval.
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.
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.
2