Oral reprimand of Officer Michael Adams
Commander Pruett delivered an oral reprimand to Officer Adams for operating his patrol vehicle at an unsafe speed after a call for service was resolved. This was a violation of Austin Police Department policy 804.2(a).
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MEMORANDUM
Austin Police Department
Region 1 Patrol
TO:
Michael Adams, Officer
FROM:
Tim Pruett, Commander
DATE:
August 21, 2020
SUBJECT: Oral Reprimand IA Case 2020-0407
This memorandum is in reference to an incident which occurred on March 17, 2020 and your
conduct at that time. Specifically I am referring to your involvement responding to a burglary of
a residence call where you continued to operate your patrol vehicle at an unsafe speed after the
incident was Code-4.
Your actions violated APD Policy 804.2 (a) which states:
Employees will operate Department vehicles in a careful and prudent manner within the
guidelines of the law and Department General Orders. Unsafe or negligent driving is prohibited.
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 hereby acknowledge receipt of the foregoing Oral Reprimand:
8/21/2020 1309
Signature of Officer Receiving Reprimand
Date/Time
8/21/20 1309
Signature of COC Sergeant ACTNL SGT
Date / Time
LT.
8-25-2020 0645
Signature of COC Lieutenant
Date / Time
PD 0075
Rev. January 2020
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8/26/20 3pn
Signature of COC Commander
Date/Time
cc:
Employee
Employee's Supervisor
Internal Affairs
PD 0075
Rev. January 2020