Written reprimand of Officer Brenda Glasgow
Commander Compton delivered a written reprimand to Officer Glasgow for failing to conduct a proper investigation, make proper arrests, and complete the appropriate documentation during a family disturbance call. This is a violation of Austin Police Department policy 401.7 Reporting Responsibilities, and 418.2, Family Violence-- Enforcement Guidelines, .1 Arrest Requirement for Assaultive Offenses,
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GAY
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MEMORANDUN
Austin Police Department
Region II Patrol
TO:
Brenda Glasgow, Officer
FROM:
Jeremy Compton, Commander
DATE:
October 14th, 2021
SUBJECT: Written Reprimand IA Case 2021-0473
This memorandum is in reference to an incident which occurred on April 25, 2021 and your
conduct at that time. Specifically I am referring to your involvement involvement with Family
Disturbance call #21-1151436 where you failed to conduct a proper investigation, make proper
arrests, and complete a fully detailed and accurate report.
Your actions violated APD Policy
401.7 Reporting Responsibilities which states:
(a) When the preliminary investigation is done, officers shall prepare an initial incident
report detailing an accurate record of events
(b)
All other responding officers will be responsible for completing supplemental
reports as outlined in General Order 402 (Incident Reporting and Documentation).
And APD Policy
418.2 Family Violence - Enforcement Guidelines, .1 Arrest Requirement for
Assaultive Offenses which states:
The primary duties of an officer who investigates a family violence allegation, or who
responds to a disturbance call that may involve family violence, are to protect any
potential victim of family violence and enforce the law by making lawful arrests of
violators.
.1 (c) Officers shall not use mediation at the scene as a substitute for appropriate
reporting and enforcement action when physical violence has taken place.
(d) Officers shall arrest for assault by threat or assault by contact if no physical violence
has occurred that resulted in bodily injury, but circumstances reasonably show that
further violence is likely to happen. Supervisor approval is required when the arrest
is made from inside a residence.
You are hereby reminded that compliance with the Department's rules and regulations are a
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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 Written Reprimand:
# 7421
10/14/21 3:02 pm
Signature of Officer Receiving Reprimand
Date/Time
10/14/21 1503
Signature of COC Sergeant
Date / Time
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10/14/2021 3:03
Signature of COC Lieutenant
Date / Time
10/14/2021/3:05,
Signature of eoc Commander
Date / Time
CC:
Employee
Employee's Supervisor
Internal Affairs
APD Human Resources
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