Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy
The complainant alleges that Austin police officers harassed and threatened to arrest him without cause while he was exercising his first amendment right of free speech. OPO recommends this complaint receive a B classification.
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CITY
LUBAR
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
NOTICE OF FORMAL COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2021-0869
September 1, 2021
Complaint: Complaint alleges: he helps people get access/know their rights and was doing that
when 3 officers approached him and started following him around and told him he could not be
doing what he is doing. Complainant alleges officers were harassing him and threatened to arrest
him. Complainant alleges APD is infringing on his 1st amendment rights. Complainant alleges
the location was
.
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.
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.