Formal complaint: Purpose and scope—Community policing and other policy violations
Anonymous complainant alleges that the Austin Police Department used a choke hold with a knee on someone's neck. Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
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OF CITY AUSTIN OFFICE OF NOTICE OF FORMAL POLICE OVERSIGHT COMPLAINT FOUNDED 1839 ICMS #: 2020-1012 June 16, 2020 Complaint: The Office of Police Oversight received an anonymous phone complaint stating as follows: "It appears APD administrated a choke hold and had a knee on someone's neck, this is after the vote on Thursday." 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. 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.
