Queja formal: Actitud imparcial y cortesía

OF
CITY
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-0604
July 14, 2021
Complaint: The complainant alleges he reported a car stopped in the middle of the road and began
throwing objects at his vehicle, SO he followed the car until gun fire broke out-so he left.
Complainant alleges an APD officer
met him who was about
.
Complainant alleges the officer told him he was stupid for
following the car and he was going to write in his report that he was just as guilty as the other
person by following them. Complaint alleges the officer gave him a bad and sarcastic attitude and
that was not necessary and the officer does not get to make that call only the judge and the officer
does not get to interject his opinion. Complainant alleges the officer told him that he/complainant
wanted to handle the situation himself and then call APD to help him out.
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):
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
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.
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.