In its 2023 annual report, the Office of Police Oversight highlighted an uptick in complaints recommended for investigation despite a slight drop in overall external complaints to the Austin Police Department. Out of 1,500 public contacts, 578 complaints were forwarded, with 215 warranting further investigation. The most frequent issues involved a lack of assistance from officers, false arrests, and concerns about officer courtesy and impartiality. Importantly, no officers faced suspensions or severe disciplinary actions, underscoring ongoing challenges in the oversight process.
The report indicates a marked increase in external complaints recommended for full investigation by the Office of Police Oversight, rising from 47 to 215 in one year.
In 2023, the majority of complaints forwarded by the Office of Police Oversight were categorized as community concerns, with many incidents highlighting issues of officer courtesy and impartiality.
Despite the rise in recommended investigations, no APD officers faced suspensions, with all documented policy violations resulting only in written reprimands or oral reprimands.
The most frequent issues cited in complaints included lack of assistance from officers, concerns over their impartiality, and allegations of dangerous driving and false arrest.
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