ATX Police Oversight

09/23/2026

The APO EXPO is this Saturday!

Join Austin Police Oversight for an afternoon of presentations and conversations about how oversight works in Austin and what APO is working on.

📅 Saturday, September 26
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Austin City Hall

You’ll hear from APO staff and community partners about civil rights, complaints data, policy, mediation, Know Your Rights, the Officer-Involved Shooting Data Dashboard, and the future of oversight in Austin.

Can’t attend in person? Watch live on ATXN and submit a question for the 1:30 p.m. Q&A.

See the schedule and register: https://publicinput.com/apoexpo2026
Submit a question: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FZPWVBK

09/16/2026

Through research and policy analysis, Austin Police Oversight’s Policy Division helps provide context on issues that may affect the Austin community.

This month, we’re taking a closer look at Austin’s Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Act.

🔎 What is the TRUST Act?
The TRUST Act establishes a process to create greater transparency around how City departments, including APD, obtain and use surveillance technology while protecting the public’s privacy.

**Want to know more?** Our latest policy analysis takes a closer look at what the TRUST Act means for surveillance technology, privacy, and APD.

🔗 Read the full write-up on the APO website:

Austin Police Oversight's policy analysis of the TRUST Act. It summarizes the act’s procedures for approving, reviewing, and reporting on both new and existing surveillance tools including Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs).

09/14/2026

What’s happening at the APO Expo?

Join us on September 26th for a morning of conversations, presentations, and behind-the-scenes looks at the work of Austin Police Oversight.

Here’s a preview of what you can expect:
🔥 The Future of Oversight in Austin — Hear from APO Director Gail McCant about what’s ahead for police oversight.
📊 Q2 Complaints Data — Get an update on complaints received by APO from April through June 2026.
🤝 Mediation & Know Your Rights — Learn more about APO’s new mediation program and how our updated Know Your Rights materials came together.
💬 Remote Q&A — Watching from home? Digital attendees can submit questions to the APO team during our live Q&A on ATXN.

There’s a lot to explore, and this is just a preview!

View the full schedule and register to attend:

Austin Police Oversight is excited to invite community members to the 2026 Austin Police Oversight Expo! Register today to connect directly with APO staff and leadership get your questions answered about police oversight and learn how we work to promote transparency accountability and community trus...

09/11/2026

Curious about what’s new at APO? Join us at 10:00am on September 26 at City Hall for the APO Expo! Meet the team, learn more about APO’s work, and get an inside look at the projects and day-to-day operations shaping police oversight in Austin!

Learn more, see the event schedule and register here: https://publicinput.com/apoexpo2026

09/02/2026

Want to know more oversight in Austin? Registration is now open for the 2026 Austin Police Oversight Expo!

The APO Expo invites community members to connect directly with APO staff and leadership, ask questions, and learn how we work to promote transparency, accountability, and community trust in local law enforcement.

APO Expo
🗓️Saturday, September 26
🕒 10 AM - 2 PM
📍Austin City Hall

RSVP today and learn more about what we do, our programming, and how you can shape the future of oversight!

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Austin Police Oversight is excited to invite community members to the 2026 Austin Police Oversight Expo! Register today to connect directly with APO staff and leadership get your questions answered about police oversight and learn how we work to promote transparency accountability and community trus...

08/27/2026

📢 Early Closure Notice

Austin Police Oversight will close early at 12 p.m. on August 28 for a staff event.

Community members can still submit complaints online at atxpoliceoversight.org or by email at policeoversight @ austintexas.gov.

We’ll resume regular business hours on August 31, 2026. Thank you for your understanding!

07/31/2026

Thank you to the community members, partners, and City staff who joined us at City Hall today as we officially introduced the updated Know Your Rights Initiative.

Built with community input, the initiative expands access to plain-language, multilingual resources designed to help Austin residents better understand their rights and connect with trusted City resources.

This is just the beginning. We're excited to continue growing the initiative through partnerships, trainings, and ongoing community engagement.

🔗 Explore the resource hub: atxKnowYourRights.org

07/28/2026

🚀 The updated Know Your Rights Initiative is now live!

APO has expanded and redesigned its Know Your Rights resources to make them easier to access, easier to understand, and more reflective of Austin's diverse communities.

Explore the updated resource hub for scenario-based guides, downloadable resources, wallet cards, community resources, and more.

🔗 Explore the resource hub: ATXKnowYourRights.org

06/23/2026

Austin Police Oversight office is closed today, June 23, 2026, for staff training.

Community members may continue to submit complaints online at atxpoliceoversight.org or by email at policeoversight .gov.

Regular business hours will resume tomorrow, June 24, 2026.

06/22/2026

Austin Police Oversight office will be closed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for staff training. Community members may continue to submit complaints online at atxpoliceoversight.org or by email at policeoversight .gov. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.