Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and other policy violations
The complainant alleges that an Austin police officer improperly pulled them over. The complainant also alleges the officer behaved inappropriately during their interaction. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification
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CITY
QUESTION
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-1149
December 8, 2021
Complaint: The complainant alleges: She was pulled over near the
The reason the
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officer gave for pulling her over was that she rolled through a stop sign and blew through another
one, which she says definitely didn't happen, and the officer couldn't tell her where that happened.
He only asked for her license, not her registration. The officer asked her for her phone number and
if she had a boyfriend which the complainant found super creepy. She did not receive a ticket.
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.
328.3.1 REASON FOR DETENTION
Officers detaining a person shall be prepared to articulate sufficient reason for a lawful detention,
independent of the individual's membership in a protected class.
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.
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OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
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NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
900.3.2 ACTS BRINGING DISCREDIT UPON THE DEPARTMENT
Since the conduct of personnel both on-duty or off-duty may reflect directly upon the
Department, employees must conduct themselves at all times in a manner which does not bring
reproach, discredit, or embarrassment to the Department or to the City.
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.