Oral reprimand of Officer Samuel Travis

OF
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FOUNDED
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MEMORANDUM
Austin Police Department
Region 3, Patrol-Charlie Sector
TO:
Samuel Travis, Officer
FROM:
Robert Richman, Commander
DATE:
December 8, 2020
SUBJECT:
Oral Reprimand IA Case 2020-0647
This memorandum is in reference to an incident which occurred on May 27, 2020 and your
conduct at that time. Specifically I am referring to your involvement APD Case #20-1480652
where during the reporting of your response to the report of an Emotionally Disturbed Person
experiencing a mental health crisis you wrote inappropriate and unprofessional comment in the
report.
Your actions violated APD Policy 301.2 Impartial Attitude and Courtesy which states:
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.
(a) Employees will not express or otherwise manifest any prejudice concerning any of the
categories or characteristics listed in this section in a context or manner that would
cause a reasonable person to question the employee's fairness or impartiality related
to the performance of their duties.
1. Employees will respect the rights of individuals and will not engage in
discrimination, oppression, or favoritism whether by language, act, or omission.
2. The use of remarks, slurs, epithets, words or gestures, which are derogatory
or inflammatory in nature to or about any person or group of persons is strictly
prohibited.
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(b) Employees will be tactful in the performance of their duties, control their tempers,
exercise patience and discretion, and shall not engage in argumentative discussions
even in the face of extreme provocation.
(c) Employees will treat all persons with dignity, will be courteous and respectful toward all
persons, showing consideration for the welfare of all persons with whom they interact.
(d) Employees will not ridicule, mock, taunt, embarrass, humiliate, belittle, or shame any
person, nor do anything that might incite that person to violence.
(e) Employees will not use indecent or profane language or gestures while interacting
with, or in the vicinity of, members of the community.
(f) Officers shall not encourage, condone, or ignore any of the behaviors described in
subsections (a)-(e).
The purpose of this memorandum is to document this oral reprimand. 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.
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Oral Reprimand:
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Signature of Officer Receiving Reprimand
Date / Time
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12/11/20 6:50am
Signature bf COC Sergeant
Date / Time
Signature #4667
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6:52 AM
of COC Lieutenant
Date / Time
Robert J. Richman #3258
12/08/2020 @11:52AM
Signature of COC Commander
Date / Time
cc:
Employee
Employee's Supervisor
Internal Affairs
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