Official complaint and discipline documents
As part of our mission, the Office of Police Oversight publishes official documents related to the complaint investigation process and disciplinary decisions made by the Austin Police Department.
Formal Complaint: OPO recommends independent investigation
The OPO received complaints alleging misconduct against Assistant Chief Justin Newsom, Chief Brian Manley, and other Assistant Chiefs in the Austin Police Department. Allegations of misconduct by an Assistant Chief or the Chief of Police are outside the scope of the OPO and have been forwarded to the City Manager.
Formal Complaint: OPO recommends independent investigation
The OPO received complaints alleging misconduct against Assistant Chief Justin Newsom, Chief Brian Manley, and other Assistant Chiefs in the Austin Police Department. Allegations of misconduct by an Assistant Chief or the Chief of Police are outside the scope of the OPO and have been forwarded to the City Manager.
Formal Complaint: OPO recommends independent investigation
The OPO received complaints alleging misconduct against Assistant Chief Justin Newsom, Chief Brian Manley, and other Assistant Chiefs in the Austin Police Department. Allegations of misconduct by an Assistant Chief or the Chief of Police are outside the scope of the OPO and have been forwarded to the City Manager.
Formal Complaint: OPO recommends independent investigation
The OPO received complaints alleging misconduct against Assistant Chief Justin Newsom, Chief Brian Manley, and other Assistant Chiefs in the Austin Police Department. Allegations of misconduct by an Assistant Chief or the Chief of Police are outside the scope of the OPO and have been forwarded to the City Manager.
Temporary suspension of Officer Jonathan Pax
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Jonathan Pax's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and suspended him from duty for sixty days, from October 26, 2019 through December 24, 2019. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Officer Pax failed to follow the General Orders when he made inappropriate remarks to two citizens, including racially and culturally insensitive comments.
Demotion of Sergeant Okkyun Sin
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Sergeant Okkyun Sin's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and demoted him two ranks, to police officer, effectively immediately. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Sergeant Sin violated Civil Service Rules by neglecting and shirking his duty during a domestic violence incident.
Temporary suspension of Detective Douglas Drake
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Detective Douglas Drake's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and suspended him from duty for forty-five days, effective October 9, 2019 and continuing through November 22, 2019. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Detective Drake violated Civil Service Rules when he engaged in inappropriate communications related to a double fatality collision.
Temporary suspension of Officer Stephen Johnson
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Stephen Johnson's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and suspended him from duty for thirty days, from October 8, 2019 through November 6, 2019. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Officer Johnson failed to follow the General Orders and violated several departmental policies, including failing to activate his body worn camera and the in-car digital mobile audio video recording device.
Temporary suspension of Officer Bryan Menduni
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Menduni's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and suspended him from duty for fifteen days, effective September 10, 2019 and continuing through September 24, 2019. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Officer Menduni failed to follow the General Orders on two separate occasions, once in a family violence case and once after causing minor damage to a police vehicle.
Temporary suspension of Sergeant Christopher Keen
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Sergeant Keen's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and suspended him from duty for ten days, effective August 13, 2019 and continuing through August 22, 2019. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Sergeant Keen failed to promptly notify Internal Affairs or his chain of command of his personal knowledge of Officer Wagstaff's relationship with a stalking crime victim.