February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025 Working Group Meeting Slide Deck
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CLASS
LUSTIN
FOUNDER
1839
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
QUARTERLY
POLICE OVERSIGHT
IMPLEMENTATION
WORKGROUP
February 13, 2025 I 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
1
Welcome and Housekeeping
2
Welcome from OPO Director
3
Community Police Review Commission
Update
Agenda
4
Policy and Research Update
5
Complaints Data Overview
6
Q&A Closing
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English
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sustaining a safe space that is
comfortable for all attendees.
By participating in this meeting, you consent to
the following guidelines:
We consent to this meeting being recorded
for public record.
We respect each other by listening when
others are speaking.
We respect each other by disagreeing
respectfully.
About the Office of Police Oversight
The mission of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin
Police Department's conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public
to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community.
ACCOUNTABILITY
TRANSPARENCY
PARTNERSHIPS
Director's Message
Manages and directs the staff of the Office of Police Oversight.
Oversees the Austin Police Department's investigations of critical incidents
involving Austin police officers.
Works closely with the City Manager, the Austin Police Department's Chief of
Police, and Austin Police Department's Internal Affairs Division to ensure
accountability, transparency, and input from the community.
25+ years of experience in civil, human, employment, and housing rights
Certified Mediator
Gail McCant
Bachelor of Arts- Southern University, Baton Rouge (Liberal Studies/Communications)
Director
Community
Police Review
Commission
What is the Community
Police Review
Commission (CPRC)?
Consists of eleven community volunteers
selected by the City Manager.
Separate and independent from the Austin
Police Department.
OPO working to re-establish CPRC in
alignment with Municipal Code 2-15-4,
Austin Police Oversight Act.
Community Police Review Commission
What has been completed so far?
Efforts have been underway since May 2023 to re-establish the CPRC in alignment with the City Code 2-15, also known as the Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA).
June
July
Spring
July 2023
Sept. 2023
Oct. 2023
April 2024
Nov. 2024
Jan. 2025
2024
2024
2025
Commission
Commission
As directed in City
OPO sent a memo to
OPO emailed all
OPO confirmed that
City Manager selects
OPO begins
Projected completion
applications
Code section $2-15-4
the City Manager's
eligible applicants to
31 applicants are
applications open on
eleven
commissioner
for commissioner
close. 82
(B), the Office of the
austintexas.gov.
Office explaining
confirm their interest
interested in
commissioners from
applications
serving on the
training.
training.
City Auditor certified
the commissioner
in serving on the
received.
commission.
applicant pool.
79 of 82 applications
selection process.
commission.
as eligible to serve on
the commission.
How were commissioners selected?
LIVE
Commissioner selection was on November
18 at 2 PM in Council Chambers, also
streamed on ATXN.
OPO facilitated random selection.
Selected eleven commissioners and four
alternates.
ATXO
2024 Community Police Review Commission
Commissioner Selection
11.18.2024 I 2:02 pm
Results published on ATXpolicecommission.org.
Who are the new CPRC members?
Commissioner on-boarding and first day of
training was on January 23, 2025.
Professional backgrounds include:
An attorney
An engineer
A lighting designer
A Special Education teacher
A real estate professional
An organizational psychologist
A retired public health professional
A retired military service member
Commissioner names posted on CPRC website:
atxpolicecommission.org
What are commissioners doing now?
Training Requirements Per City Code 2-15
Attend 20 hours of training created by the Office of Police Oversight within 90 days of their
appointment, which shall be focused on the laws, rules and policies governing the conduct of police
officers in Austin in accordance with recommendations of the National Association for Civilian
Oversight of Law Enforcement, and members may begin to serve before completion of training.
Training Plan
Training conducted by OPO, City Legal, and City Clerk: Currently projected at 9 hours
Training conducted by the Austin Police Department (APD): Currently projected at 8 hours
Training conducted by NACOLE: Currently projected at 8 hours
What's next?
Commissioners can still serve while in
Introduction to
OPO
training.
DON
Commissioners will establish bylaws,
meeting schedule and agenda.
OPO will promote CPRC's meetings as
soon as they are scheduled.
Policy and
Research
Division
Responsibilities:
Research ongoing issues related to APD
Gather and synthesize national best
practices in policing
Analyze APD's General Orders policy,
training, and procedures and offer
Policy & Research
recommendations for improvement
Sources of Work:
Division
APD-initiated policy change
Complaint-generated
City Manager-generated
Other (based on OPO strategic plan, other
issues identified, etc.)
APD
Initiated Policy Changes & General Orders Amendments
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
5
0
0
214.7.1 Involved Officers
Responsibility
330.4 Immigration Status Inquiries
334.4 Safeguards and Release of
Data
618.4 Physical Evidence Collection
922.5.3 Star of Texas
October- December 2024 Policy
Recommendations
A total of 2 recommendations were made for the months of October - December
on
the following APD policies:
Transport Vehicles
Initial Supervisor Responsibility
Transport Vehicle- Recommendation
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1. The Austin Police Department consider
APD has not yet responded to this
recommendation.
acquiring additional arrest transport
vans, equipped with prisoner transport
inserts, to transport arrestees who
exhibit physical resistance during the
transportation process.
Initial Supervisor Responsibility
General Order # 902.2.4
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1. To omit language that excludes
APD has not yet responded to this
recommendation.
complaints submitted from OPO or IA
to remove any confusion about APD
supervisor responsibilities.
Current General Order #902.2.4 Language (OPO's recommended omission in red):
"Unless a complaint is submitted directly to the OPO or IA, the initial response to an internal or
external complaint shall generally rest with the employee's immediate supervisor."
Update on July-September 2024 Recommendations
Drone Policy Creation- - APD declined to create a separate policy on Drone usage.
GO# 362 Outside Agency Assistance and Joint Task Forces- APD has declined to implement this
policy recommendation.
GO#211 Response to Resistance Inquiry, Reporting, and Review-APD is working to update this
policy to align with OPO's recommendations.
Complaints Data
Overview
Complaints Process
6. OPO closes the complaint
5. OPO oversees and
participates in APD's Internal
Affairs administrative
investigation.
4. Preliminary Investigation
OPO provides monthly updates to the
complainant
3. Process as requested by the
complainant:
OPO documents the complaint and
forwards it to APD
2.Preliminary Review
OPO forwards the complaint, and the
complainant may speak to the
officer's supervisor
1. OPO receives the complaint
OPO forwards the complaint, and the
complainant may request a formal
investigation
Data Overview: October-December 2024
October
November
December
Complaints/Concerns
77
55
70
Anonymous
11
4
4
Compliments
13
5
8
Total Contacts
101
64
82
Data Overview: October-December 2024
October
November
December
Preliminary Review
77
55
70
Conducted
Sworn Affidavit Submitted
6
2
8
Recommended for Full Internal
8
5
10
Affairs Investigation
Investigated by Internal Affairs
8
6
10
Pending Investigation
6
4
8
Resigned or Separated During
1
2
2
Administrative Investigation
CLASS A
CLASS B
Include, but are not limited to policy
Include, but not limited to criminal
violations such as profanity,
conduct, serious policy violations, or
belittling language, inadequate
conduct that could damage the
COMPLAINT
police service, minor traffic
Police Department.
violations, negligent damage, or loss
of property.
CLASSIFICATIONS
CLASS C
CLASS D
* Complaints that Could Not Be Further
Investigated: OPO sometimes receives
complaints outside of our purview, for example,
Not policy violations, but the officer
Not policy violations because the
complaints against other law enforcement
might need training to handle the
evidence shows they are false.
situation better.
agencies, or other government agencies.
Data Overview: October-December 2024
October
November
December
Class A
0
0
0
Class B
0
0
0
Class
0
0
0
Class D
2
2
0
Complaints that Could Not
Be Further Investigated
1
0
4
Data Overview: October-December 2024
October
November
December
Disciplinary Recommendations
Made to Chief of Police
0
2
2
Disciplinary Recommendations
Made to Chain of Command
0
2
0
Police
Oversight
Documents
Police Oversight Documents
Notice of formal complaints,
Top Services
reprimands, and suspension notices
File a Complaint About an Austin
Thank an Austin Police Officer
Policy and Discipline
Police Officer
Recommendations
All Official Complaint and
Police Oversight Reports and
Official Memos
Discipline Documents
Recommendations
APD Responses
Police Oversight Working Group
Lawsuit Documents
Meeting Documents
Published Reports
Lawsuit Documents
Disciplinary Memos
Disciplinary Recommendations
Quarterly Complaints Data
Related Information
More coming soon!
2022 Annual Report
Know Your Rights When Interacting With the Police
Community Police Review Commission
Need help finding a document? Email
0PO.Outreach@AustinTexas.gov
Questions and
Answers
Save the Date!
U
S
C
T
Y
H
A
L
Next meeting: May 2025
Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to stay informed!
opo.outreach@austintexas.gov
atxpoliceoversight.org
CLASS
LUSTIN
FOUNDER
1839
OFFICE OF
POLICE OVERSIGHT
QUARTERLY
POLICE OVERSIGHT
IMPLEMENTATION
WORKGROUP
February 13, 2025 I 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
1
Welcome and Housekeeping
2
Welcome from OPO Director
3
Community Police Review Commission
Update
Agenda
4
Policy and Research Update
5
Complaints Data Overview
6
Q&A Closing
EN
English
Access Instructions
ES
Spanish
A
American Sign Language (ASL)
Mute Original Audio
For Interpretation
Please select your preferred language. If you are on a
Manage Language Interpretation.
computer, select the globe icon at the bottom of your
screen. If you are on a tablet or phone, click MORE (3
dots), language interpretation and select your
Interpretation
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preferred language.
Show Subtitle
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View Full Transcript
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Subtitle Settings.
Closed captioning icon on the bottom of your screen.
CC
Record
Live Transcript
Reactions
To: Everyone
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Type message here
How to Participate
Chat
Participate in the conversation by
using the chat or adding your
?
question to the Question & Answer
Q&A
function.
Question & Answer
OPO is committed to creating and
sustaining a safe space that is
comfortable for all attendees.
By participating in this meeting, you consent to
the following guidelines:
We consent to this meeting being recorded
for public record.
We respect each other by listening when
others are speaking.
We respect each other by disagreeing
respectfully.
About the Office of Police Oversight
The mission of the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin
Police Department's conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public
to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community.
ACCOUNTABILITY
TRANSPARENCY
PARTNERSHIPS
Director's Message
Manages and directs the staff of the Office of Police Oversight.
Oversees the Austin Police Department's investigations of critical incidents
involving Austin police officers.
Works closely with the City Manager, the Austin Police Department's Chief of
Police, and Austin Police Department's Internal Affairs Division to ensure
accountability, transparency, and input from the community.
25+ years of experience in civil, human, employment, and housing rights
Certified Mediator
Gail McCant
Bachelor of Arts- Southern University, Baton Rouge (Liberal Studies/Communications)
Director
Community
Police Review
Commission
What is the Community
Police Review
Commission (CPRC)?
Consists of eleven community volunteers
selected by the City Manager.
Separate and independent from the Austin
Police Department.
OPO working to re-establish CPRC in
alignment with Municipal Code 2-15-4,
Austin Police Oversight Act.
Community Police Review Commission
What has been completed so far?
Efforts have been underway since May 2023 to re-establish the CPRC in alignment with the City Code 2-15, also known as the Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA).
June
July
Spring
July 2023
Sept. 2023
Oct. 2023
April 2024
Nov. 2024
Jan. 2025
2024
2024
2025
Commission
Commission
As directed in City
OPO sent a memo to
OPO emailed all
OPO confirmed that
City Manager selects
OPO begins
Projected completion
applications
Code section $2-15-4
the City Manager's
eligible applicants to
31 applicants are
applications open on
eleven
commissioner
for commissioner
close. 82
(B), the Office of the
austintexas.gov.
Office explaining
confirm their interest
interested in
commissioners from
applications
serving on the
training.
training.
City Auditor certified
the commissioner
in serving on the
received.
commission.
applicant pool.
79 of 82 applications
selection process.
commission.
as eligible to serve on
the commission.
How were commissioners selected?
LIVE
Commissioner selection was on November
18 at 2 PM in Council Chambers, also
streamed on ATXN.
OPO facilitated random selection.
Selected eleven commissioners and four
alternates.
ATXO
2024 Community Police Review Commission
Commissioner Selection
11.18.2024 I 2:02 pm
Results published on ATXpolicecommission.org.
Who are the new CPRC members?
Commissioner on-boarding and first day of
training was on January 23, 2025.
Professional backgrounds include:
An attorney
An engineer
A lighting designer
A Special Education teacher
A real estate professional
An organizational psychologist
A retired public health professional
A retired military service member
Commissioner names posted on CPRC website:
atxpolicecommission.org
What are commissioners doing now?
Training Requirements Per City Code 2-15
Attend 20 hours of training created by the Office of Police Oversight within 90 days of their
appointment, which shall be focused on the laws, rules and policies governing the conduct of police
officers in Austin in accordance with recommendations of the National Association for Civilian
Oversight of Law Enforcement, and members may begin to serve before completion of training.
Training Plan
Training conducted by OPO, City Legal, and City Clerk: Currently projected at 9 hours
Training conducted by the Austin Police Department (APD): Currently projected at 8 hours
Training conducted by NACOLE: Currently projected at 8 hours
What's next?
Commissioners can still serve while in
Introduction to
OPO
training.
DON
Commissioners will establish bylaws,
meeting schedule and agenda.
OPO will promote CPRC's meetings as
soon as they are scheduled.
Policy and
Research
Division
Responsibilities:
Research ongoing issues related to APD
Gather and synthesize national best
practices in policing
Analyze APD's General Orders policy,
training, and procedures and offer
Policy & Research
recommendations for improvement
Sources of Work:
Division
APD-initiated policy change
Complaint-generated
City Manager-generated
Other (based on OPO strategic plan, other
issues identified, etc.)
APD
Initiated Policy Changes & General Orders Amendments
October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
5
0
0
214.7.1 Involved Officers
Responsibility
330.4 Immigration Status Inquiries
334.4 Safeguards and Release of
Data
618.4 Physical Evidence Collection
922.5.3 Star of Texas
October- December 2024 Policy
Recommendations
A total of 2 recommendations were made for the months of October - December
on
the following APD policies:
Transport Vehicles
Initial Supervisor Responsibility
Transport Vehicle- Recommendation
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1. The Austin Police Department consider
APD has not yet responded to this
recommendation.
acquiring additional arrest transport
vans, equipped with prisoner transport
inserts, to transport arrestees who
exhibit physical resistance during the
transportation process.
Initial Supervisor Responsibility
General Order # 902.2.4
OPO Recommendation
APD Response
1. To omit language that excludes
APD has not yet responded to this
recommendation.
complaints submitted from OPO or IA
to remove any confusion about APD
supervisor responsibilities.
Current General Order #902.2.4 Language (OPO's recommended omission in red):
"Unless a complaint is submitted directly to the OPO or IA, the initial response to an internal or
external complaint shall generally rest with the employee's immediate supervisor."
Update on July-September 2024 Recommendations
Drone Policy Creation- - APD declined to create a separate policy on Drone usage.
GO# 362 Outside Agency Assistance and Joint Task Forces- APD has declined to implement this
policy recommendation.
GO#211 Response to Resistance Inquiry, Reporting, and Review-APD is working to update this
policy to align with OPO's recommendations.
Complaints Data
Overview
Complaints Process
6. OPO closes the complaint
5. OPO oversees and
participates in APD's Internal
Affairs administrative
investigation.
4. Preliminary Investigation
OPO provides monthly updates to the
complainant
3. Process as requested by the
complainant:
OPO documents the complaint and
forwards it to APD
2.Preliminary Review
OPO forwards the complaint, and the
complainant may speak to the
officer's supervisor
1. OPO receives the complaint
OPO forwards the complaint, and the
complainant may request a formal
investigation
Data Overview: October-December 2024
October
November
December
Complaints/Concerns
77
55
70
Anonymous
11
4
4
Compliments
13
5
8
Total Contacts
101
64
82
Data Overview: October-December 2024
October
November
December
Preliminary Review
77
55
70
Conducted
Sworn Affidavit Submitted
6
2
8
Recommended for Full Internal
8
5
10
Affairs Investigation
Investigated by Internal Affairs
8
6
10
Pending Investigation
6
4
8
Resigned or Separated During
1
2
2
Administrative Investigation
CLASS A
CLASS B
Include, but are not limited to policy
Include, but not limited to criminal
violations such as profanity,
conduct, serious policy violations, or
belittling language, inadequate
conduct that could damage the
COMPLAINT
police service, minor traffic
Police Department.
violations, negligent damage, or loss
of property.
CLASSIFICATIONS
CLASS C
CLASS D
* Complaints that Could Not Be Further
Investigated: OPO sometimes receives
complaints outside of our purview, for example,
Not policy violations, but the officer
Not policy violations because the
complaints against other law enforcement
might need training to handle the
evidence shows they are false.
situation better.
agencies, or other government agencies.
Data Overview: October-December 2024
October
November
December
Class A
0
0
0
Class B
0
0
0
Class
0
0
0
Class D
2
2
0
Complaints that Could Not
Be Further Investigated
1
0
4
Data Overview: October-December 2024
October
November
December
Disciplinary Recommendations
Made to Chief of Police
0
2
2
Disciplinary Recommendations
Made to Chain of Command
0
2
0
Police
Oversight
Documents
Police Oversight Documents
Notice of formal complaints,
Top Services
reprimands, and suspension notices
File a Complaint About an Austin
Thank an Austin Police Officer
Policy and Discipline
Police Officer
Recommendations
All Official Complaint and
Police Oversight Reports and
Official Memos
Discipline Documents
Recommendations
APD Responses
Police Oversight Working Group
Lawsuit Documents
Meeting Documents
Published Reports
Lawsuit Documents
Disciplinary Memos
Disciplinary Recommendations
Quarterly Complaints Data
Related Information
More coming soon!
2022 Annual Report
Know Your Rights When Interacting With the Police
Community Police Review Commission
Need help finding a document? Email
0PO.Outreach@AustinTexas.gov
Questions and
Answers
Save the Date!
U
S
C
T
Y
H
A
L
Next meeting: May 2025
Follow us on Twitter or Facebook to stay informed!
opo.outreach@austintexas.gov
atxpoliceoversight.org