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OPO Policy Recommendation for Improvement to Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Order (GO) 362: Outside Agency Assistance and Joint Task Forces
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations to the Austin Police Department’s General Order 362, which sets guidelines for working with other law enforcement agencies. OPO recommends that APD add specific language to…
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OPO Policy Recommendation for Addition to Austin Police Department's (APD) General Orders: Drone Policy
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight recommends improving the Austin Police Department’s (APD) General Orders by creating a drone policy. Currently, APD does not have a drone policy. OPO believes it is essential for APD to develop a drone…
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Complaints Data, January 2024 to March 2024
This document presents the complaint data received by the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) from January to March 2024, as required by Resolution 99 (Page 5, Section 5). If you are having trouble viewing this document, try using this link.
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OPO Policy Recommendations for Improvement to Austin Police Department’s General Order 208: Taser Device Guidelines
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides feedback on approved changes the Austin Police Department has made to General Order 208, which sets the guidelines for TASER use by APD officers. OPO recommends that APD remove references to…
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OPO’s Policy Recommendation to Austin Police Department’s General Order 924.3.1: Hair
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations to the Austin Police Department’s General Order 924.3.1, which outlines acceptable hairstyles for officers. OPO recommends that APD amend the policy to remove restrictions on…
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OPO’s Policy Recommendation to Austin Police Department’s General Order 342.3.5: Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations to the Austin Police Department’s General Order 342.3.5, which details the procedure officers should follow when a driver cannot provide proof of insurance during a traffic…
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OPO Response to APD's January 2024 Approved Changes to the General Orders under 214.6.2 Tire Deflation Device
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations on the Austin Police Department’s General Order 214.6.2, which regulates the use of tire deflation devices. OPO recommends that APD rewrite the policy to be clearer and…
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OPO Policy Recommendations For Improvement to Austin Police Department's General Order 214.6.4 Low Speed Intervention
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations on the Austin Police Department’s General Order 214.6.4, which describes low-speed interventions involving APD vehicles. OPO recommends that APD institute policies that…
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OPO Policy Recommendations to Austin Police Department's General Order 364: Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations on the Austin Police Department’s General Order 364. This order outlines officer conduct during off-duty law enforcement actions, including incidents of personal interest and…
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OPO Policy Recommendations for Improvement to Austin Police Department's General Order 303.4.2 When Camera System(s) Use Is Required
In this memo, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) provides recommendations on the Austin Police Department’s General Order 303.4.2, which describes when APD officers must use camera systems, including body-worn cameras. OPO recommends that APD…
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