Oral reprimand of Officer Greg Cherne
Commander Chris Vallejo delivered an oral reprimand to Officer Cherne for calling a group of protesters "cowards." This was a violation of Austin Police Department policy 301. Responsibility to the Community and 301.2(c), Impartial Attitude and Courtesy.
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MEMORANDUM
Austin Police Department
Region X Patrol
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TO :
Greg Cherne, Officer
FROM: Chris Vallejo, Commander
DATE: 04/06/2021
SUBJECT: Oral Reprimand IA Case 2020-1229
This memorandum is in reference to an incident which occurred on May 30, 2021, and your conduct at that
time. Specifically, you referred to a group of protestors as, "cowards."
Your actions violated APD Policy 301. Responsibility to the Community, 301.2 Impartial Attitude and
Courtesy, which states: (c) Employees will treat all persons with dignity, will be courteous and respectful
toward all persons, showing consideration for the welfare of all persons with whom they interact. (d)
Employees will not ridicule, mock, taunt, embarrass, humiliate, belittle, or shame any person, nor do
anything that might incite that person to violence.
The purpose of this memorandum is to document this oral reprimand. You are hereby reminded that
compliance with the Department's rules and regulations are a 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 Oral Reprimand:
Signature Cream hereby acknowledge of Officer Receiving receipt Reprimand of the foregoing
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