Official complaint documents related to 2020 protests
The Office of Police Oversight sent the complaints related to the 2020 protests to review to the Internal Affairs division of the Austin Police Department. View the recommended policies to review associated with these complaints.
Formal complaint: Impartial Attitude and Courtesy, Discrimination, Harassment, Responsibility to Coworkers
Complainant alleges that an Austin police commander has discriminated against her employees based on their race and sexual orientation. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Impartial Attitude and Courtesy, Discrimination, Harassment, Responsibility to Coworkers
Complainant alleges that an Austin police commander has discriminated against her employees based on their race and sexual orientation. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Purpose and Scope- Community Policing, De-Escalation of Potential Force Encounters
Multiple complainants allege that an Austin police officer used excessive force when detaining peaceful protester. Complainant alleges that there is video evidence of this incident, captured by a journalist. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Purpose and Scope- Community Policing, De-Escalation of Potential Force Encounters
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers threw a female journalist to the ground unprompted during a protest. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Purpose and Scope- Community Policing, De-Escalation of Potential Force Encounters
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers did not inform her of her Miranda rights while being arrested, used excessive force, and were disrespectful. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Impartial Attitude and Courtesy, Personal Conduct and other policy violations
Complainant alleges that they witnessed APD officers restraining a woman who was being arrested and screaming in pain while one of the officers repeatedly punched her. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Purpose and Scope- Community Policing, De-Escalation of Potential Force Encounters and other policy violations
Complainant alleges that they witnessed Austin police officers using excessive force when arresting a woman. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Purpose and scope—Community policing and other policy violations
Complainant alleges an officer used excessive force against a peaceful protester, with multiple officers restraining a woman and causing injuries. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Purpose and scope—Community policing and other policy violations
Complainant alleges Austin police officers used excessive force in response to peaceful protesters, resulting in injuries. The Office of Police Oversight recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Purpose and scope—Community policing and other policy violations
Complainant alleges that Austin police officers may have violated policy during protests. The Office of Police Oversight recommends this allegation receive an A classification.