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Austin Police Oversight reports jump in sustained external complaints to 69 in 2024; council seeks more data clarity
Summary
Austin Police Oversight presented its 2024 annual report, reporting fewer total contacts but a large increase in sustained external complaints (14 in 2023 to 69 in 2024), more officers disciplined overall, expanded outreach and use‑of‑force and body‑worn camera reviews. Council members pressed APO for detailed breakdowns and timelier data.
Austin Police Oversight (APO) presented its 2024 annual report to City Council, describing a shift in complaint patterns that the office said may reflect improved community engagement and changes to oversight operations.
Gail McCann, APO director, told council the report’s timing (published the following year) reflects a desire to include completed Internal Affairs investigations: "The Internal Affairs Division have 180 days to complete an investigation," McCann said, and APO aligns annual reporting to those timelines to provide complete data.
Key findings and numbers: APO reported a drop in total community contacts (from 1,552 in 2023 to 1,052 in 2024) while sustained external complaints rose sharply, from 14 in 2023 to 69 in…
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