Documentos oficiales de quejas y acciones disciplinarias
Como parte de nuestra misión, la Oficina de Fiscalización de la Policía publica documentos oficiales relacionados con el proceso de investigación de quejas y decisiones disciplinarias hechas por el Departamento de Policía de Austin.
Temporary Suspension of Officer Glenn Vargas
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Vargas's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03 and suspended him from duty for 5 days, from February 4th, 2020 through February 8th, 2020. Internal Affaris' investigation revealed that Officer Vargas made comments of an inappropriate and derogatory manner regarding another sworn officer while speaking to a Sergeant.
Written reprimand of Officer Ellis Schramm
Commander Bryant delivered a written reprimand to Officer Schramm for an incident in which he failed to properly secure an arrested person's belongings, leading to these items being lost. His actions were a violation of policy 618.6, Evidence Processing and Submission.
Temporary suspension of Officer Julian Ogle
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Ogle's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03 and suspended him from duty for ten days, from January 18, 2020 through January 27, 2020. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Officer Ogle made comments of an inappropriate and unprofessional manner regarding a judge in the presence of two assistant district attorneys, including a reference to bodily injury of that judge.
Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and other policy violations
Complainant alleges that a police officer harassed him. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and other potential policy violations
Complainant alleges that a police officer harassed him. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy, crash investigation and other potential policy violations
Complainant alleges that police officers discriminated against her son after he was involved in an accident when they ticketed him without questioning and only receiving account from the other driver, a Caucasian woman. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
Formal complaint: Stolen property and other potential policy violations
Complainant alleges that a police detective did not communicate with him or help him get his property back. The OPO declines to make a recommendation.
Formal complaint: Incident reporting and other potential policy violations
Complainant alleges APD did not properly investigate his previously filed reports regarding fraud. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.
Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy
Complainant alleges she told a detective she wanted to file against a person who had filed a statement against her. Complainant alleges the detective is “incompetent, rude, and a liar”. The OPO declines to make a recommendation.
Formal complaint: Impartial attitude and courtesy and other policy violations
Complainant alleges that a police officer was rude when he responded to the scene of an accident involving her son and attempted to intimidate both her and her son. The OPO recommends that this allegation receive a B classification.