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DOJ: Austin PD should improve use-of-force oversight

While Austin police chief Art Acevedo has been downplaying a new report on APD use of force by the US Department of Justice, the 50 page document (pdf) identifies many shortcomings in both the department's use of force policies and its systems for supervisory review. Reports the Austin Statesman ("Chief forming team to put suggestions in place," Jan. 6):The Justice Department report praises Acevedo, who became chief in 2007, for the changes he has brought to the department, which at times were met with resistance among the rank-and-file. For instance, Acevedo in May revised the department's use-of-force policy to begin requiring officers to document more actions, including when they point their weapons at suspects, and making front-line supervisors do a more immediate, thorough investigation in nearly all cases when force is used...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on January 06, 2009 (boomark / email).