The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) will host the second quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Workgroup meeting on February 22, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. OPO invites community members to attend this meeting to receive the most recent complaints data from OPO. The meeting is open to the public...
Join the Office of Police Oversight for the first quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Workgroup meeting on November 21, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We invite community members to attend this meeting to learn about the City's progress in implementing Proposition A and Resolution 99. The meeting...
SummaryOn Election Day, voters overwhelmingly approved Prop A & rejected Prop B, expressing support for stronger civilian oversight of our city's police department. Action BoxKeep an eye on our Instagram page for updates on how the new police contract negotiations are progressing. Election Day is...
The upcoming City of Austin election on May 6th will feature two propositions that could change the landscape of police oversight in Austin. At issue is the power and authority of the City’s Office of Police Oversight. Join us on April 20 for a discussion about...
SummaryProp A & Prop B are both on the ballot because of citizen signature drives and both are related to police oversight and accountability...
SummaryCity Council held a special-called meeting this week to vote on what comes next for our city's police contract. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! Props A & B will be on the ballot in May. Update - This story was originally published on Tuesday, February...
The Townhall on Public Safety: People With Disabilities and Policing will take place on June 25, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. both virtually and in person. About the event: The Office of Police Oversight, the Mayor's Office, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and...
Austin's City Council and City Manager want your opinion on the Austin Police Department’s (APD) rules related to how and when officers use their camera equipment. The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is organizing events and surveys to collect feedback from community members. The Office...
Hear about the successes and challenges that civilian oversight practitioners are managing across Texas and learn how four large Texas cities are planting seeds of change and accountability in law enforcement during an upcoming virtual panel discussion. The Changing Landscape of Civilian Oversight in Texas will be...
Austin's City Council and City Manager want to know your opinion on Austin Police Department policies. The Office of Police Oversight (OPO) is organizing events to collect feedback from community members. Currently, we are requesting feedback on policies related to the use of force. These...