REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Celesta Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Marissa Johnson Lauren Pena Kathryn Russell Speakers who sign up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of March 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. 4. 5. 6. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. Staff briefing on the Austin Police Oversight (APO) Mediation Program. Staff briefing on the Public Safety Commission’s September 2025 recommendation, including review of written responses to Recommendation No. 20250908-006. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. 8. Discussion of a recommendation regarding the creation of a publicly accessible CPRC communication platform to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Discussion of the recommendation to the Austin City Council, City Manager, and the Austin Police regarding transparency, accessibility, and the public presentation of data related to interactions with federal immigration authorities. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (1001), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Carlos Greaves, Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Christopher Harris Lauren Peña PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peter Hunt spoke about a January 5 incident in South Austin in which APD officers responding to a disturbance reportedly identified an ICE administrative warrant for a woman at the scene and referred her to ICE, after which she was taken into custody and deported. He suggested the CPRC consider conducting a community review of the interaction to determine whether proper procedures were followed and noted that a formal complaint may not be possible since the individual involved is no longer in the country. He also raised broader concerns about APD policies related to administrative warrants. Judy Bradford presented testimony on behalf of a community member identified as “MTL,” describing a racially motivated attack near her home that was not reported to police due to fear and distrust of law enforcement. Ms. Bradford stated that this fear may discourage residents from reporting crimes and asked the Commission to review claims that officers may not always distinguish between judicial and administrative warrants. Ian McAdams spoke about concerns regarding cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. He stated that local police do not have independent authority to 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 detain individuals solely for civil immigration violations and raised concerns that such actions could present constitutional issues. Mr. McAdams encouraged greater transparency regarding any operational or financial impacts related to coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. Jim Crosby read testimony from a community member named “Donna” regarding a September 2024 traffic accident after which she was reportedly arrested, taken to jail, and later placed on an immigration hold. The testimony stated she remained detained for several months and experienced significant personal and family hardship, raising concerns about the arrest and detention process. Chanda …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, March 20, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions (1101), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Carlos Greaves, Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Terry Flood Christopher Harris Marissa Johnson Lauren Peña Kathy Russell (arrived online at 3:08 PM) Commissioners Absent: Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Lee Peterman Celesta Williams (arrived online at 4:47 PM and departed at 5:03 PM) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jacqueline Harrington spoke regarding concerns about an Austin Police Department investigation involving her home and an elderly individual, Don Grant. She alleged that the investigation, led by Officer Smith, relied on invalid property records and failed to verify key details, resulting in criminal charges against both herself and Mr. Grant. She stated that Mr. Grant’s charges have since been dismissed, while her case remains pending. Ms. Harrington also expressed concerns about previously filed reports being closed without investigation and requested further review of the matter. Peter Hunt provided comments on recent updates to the Austin Police Department General Orders, particularly regarding coordination with federal immigration authorities. He noted support for certain changes, including clearer language on administrative warrants and documentation requirements. However, he raised concerns about the order in which officers may contact federal authorities prior to supervisory review, stating this could impact community trust. He also suggested clarifying language related to “arrestable offenses” to better align with local policy. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, March 20, 2026 Theresa Hayes spoke about multiple arrests she described as unjustified and raised concerns about her interactions with law enforcement when attempting to file reports. She referenced ongoing legal matters, including a federal lawsuit, and alleged misconduct involving various agencies. She also discussed personal impacts related to these incidents and expressed concerns about barriers to filing reports and receiving assistance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. The Commission considered approval of the February 27, 2026, meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Terry Flood and seconded by Chair Carlos …
WWW.ATXPOLICECOMMISSION.ORG Apply to serve on the Community Police Review Commission! What is happening? • The Community Police Review Commission is now accepting applications to serve on the commission. • Community members can apply to serve on the commission at atxpolicecommission.org. The deadline to apply is 11:59PM on Friday, May 22, 2026. • Learn more about the eligibility requirements, role, and responsibilities below. What is the Community Police Review Commission? • The Community Police Review Commission is a board of the City that is independent of and separate from the Austin Police Department and Austin Police Oversight. • The commission consists of eleven unpaid volunteers selected from a pool of qualified candidates from the community at large. Commissioners are appointed by the City Manager and serve for a term of four years. • The commission meets publicly in person on the third Friday of the month. Meetings are held in the Boards and Commissions Room at Austin City Hall (301 W 2nd St #1120, Austin, TX). • Commission meetings are also recorded and broadcast on ATXN, the City of Austin’s public access channel. Community members can watch live or archived videos at atxn.gov. • The commission operates in accordance with the regulations of City Code Chapter 2-1 ("City Boards"). Why is the commission looking for more members? • Community Police Review Commission members are unpaid volunteers from across the community. • The responsibilities for serving on the commission (outlined below) are a significant time commitment. Different life circumstances, like work or family responsibilities, have led commissioners to step away from service. • To ensure the commission is fully operational, it is accepting applications to build a pool of potential candidates to backfill open positions. What are the eligibility requirements to serve as a commissioner? Per the Austin Police Oversight Act, to be eligible to serve on the commission, an applicant must attest that: WWW.ATXPOLICECOMMISSION.ORG a) They are independent of and unconnected to any member of a police department or association representing police officers, b) They have never been employed or contracted by any police department or association, c) They have not held employment in a police department or police association at any time. Additionally, per State Senate Bill 1957, commissioners are required to complete a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). Under this law, a person is not eligible to serve if they have been: • Convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication …
APO Mediation Program Overview Police–community mediation is a structured, voluntary process that helps resolve conflicts between community members and police o(cid:431)icers through dialogue rather than discipline or force. It focuses on rebuilding trust, improving communication, and creating mutually acceptable solutions. Police–community mediation is a confidential, facilitated conversation between a community member and a police o(cid:431)icer, guided by a neutral mediator. It is used when someone files a complaint or when a conflict arises that would benefit from dialogue rather than punitive action. Austin Police Oversight’s (APO) Complaint Mediation Program emphasizes collaboration, respect, and voluntary participation. APO has entered into an Agreement with the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) to establish a collaborative framework to provide mediation services for interactions between members of the public and APD o(cid:431)icers in which the public has submitted a complaint regarding alleged police misconduct. The goal of mediation is to provide a safe, confidential, and voluntary space where conflicts between complainants and o(cid:431)icers can be communicated openly to work towards mutually acceptable resolutions, facilitated by an impartial third- party mediator. APO’s Mediation Policy will be in compliance with the following directives: 1. 2024 Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals • Section 16 2 Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders GO 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation 3 Austin Police Oversight (APO) Complaint Division Operational Procedures Chapter 10 Mediation
Mediation Program Community Police Review Commission April 17, 2026 1 Agenda 01 About Austin Police Oversight 02 Authority 03 About Mediation 04 Process 05 Benefits 2 1. About Austin Police Oversight 3 About Austin Police Oversight The mission of Austin Police Oversight is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 4 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO Separate, independent, civilian oversight Review all community complaints We have full access to all APD databases Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD orthe Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 5 2. Authority 6 Authority: Meet and Confer Agreement Mediation authorization is established in the 2024 Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) in Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals. Section 16—The CITY shall implement a voluntary mediation process concerning both citizen and internal complaints. The ASSOCIATION may appoint two persons to work with the CITY in developing the specific operating procedure. The process shall include and be based upon the following concepts: a) Mediation shall be an option offered to the complainant at any time during the investigatory process in which the Chief deems appropriate. Mediation shall only be offered in cases in which allegations are for minor policy violations, such as rudeness. The Chief or their designee shall have final authority as to whether mediation is an appropriate avenue for remedy. b) For a complaint to proceed to mediation, both the Officer and the complainant must voluntarily agree. c) Once mediation has been agreed to, the matter cannot be returned to the Department to be handled as a disciplinary matter. 7 Authority: General Orders Mediation authorization is also established in the Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders: 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation As an alternative to the normal …
1520 Rutherford Lane Austin, TX 78754 Austin Police Oversight Public Safety Commission Recommendation 20250908-006 Response to recommendations: An immediate presentation of the last completed Annual Report to a publicly posted Austin City Council meeting as mandated by the ordinance; and On April 23, 2025, the 2023 report was presented to the Mayor and Council via Memo from the CMO. https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=450217 On May 19, 2025, the Office of Police Oversight’s 2023 Annual Report memo was included on the Public Safety Committee agenda for information only, not discussion. https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=451734 The 2024 Annual Report was presented to the Mayor and Council via memo on October 13, 2025, and published on APO’s website on October 14, 2025. APO will present the 2024 Annual Report to Council on December 9, 2025. A documented and published plan for compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act; and Austin Police Oversight (APO) complies with the Austin Police Oversight Act and therefore does not require a separate, documented plan for compliance. The Act requires, among other provisions, that the office provide at least once per year both a written and an oral report to the City Council during an open session regarding the results of office activities. Austin Police Oversight has fulfilled the written reporting requirement and will present the oral report to City Council in its December meeting, covering activities from 2023 and 2024. A searchable database of complaint documentation in an accessible format that can be used in translation and accessibility software by the general public; and The complaint documentation is searchable and publicly accessible on the Austin Police Oversight website, though its current layout can be challenging to navigate. As part of an ongoing platform rebuild, the next phase will introduce a more intuitive and user-friendly design to further improve the experience Assignment of a staff liaison from the City Clerk’s office to the Community Police Review Commission to help alleviate strain on Office of Police Oversight staff resources while providing a level of consistency and expertise for open meetings that is consistent with city standards. Austin Police Oversight (APO) has not articulated any strain on staff resources related to its support of the Community Police Review Commission (CPRC). Should any challenges arise in support of the Commission, APO will work collaboratively with the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk’s Office to address or mitigate any impacts on staff capacity. 512-974-2000 | austintexas.gov Responses to …
Community Police Review Commission City of Austin Resolution No. [_] A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CREATION OF A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION PLATFORM TO ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY WHILE ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND APPLICABLE CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS WHEREAS, the Community Police Review Commission (“CPRC”) is tasked with reviewing police conduct, policies, and oversight matters of significant public concern, including Internal Affairs investigations and related materials, pursuant to its authority under applicable City ordinances; and WHEREAS, the CPRC’s responsibilities require the review of substantial volumes of records, including investigative files, body-worn camera footage, and policy documentation, necessitating sufficient time and coordination to conduct thorough and informed evaluations; and WHEREAS, the CPRC currently conducts official deliberations during its posted public meetings, typically held once per month, which may limit the Commission’s ability to efficiently address complex and time-sensitive matters; and WHEREAS, the Texas Open Meetings Act requires that meetings of a governmental body be open to the public and defines “meeting” and “deliberation” to include written and electronic communications among a quorum regarding public business; and WHEREAS, TOMA prohibits deliberation among a quorum outside of a properly noticed meeting and has been interpreted by Texas courts and the Attorney General to prohibit “walking quorums,” including serial or sequential communications that collectively involve a quorum; and WHEREAS, TOMA permits the one-way dissemination of information and administrative coordination, provided such communications do not constitute deliberation or involve interactive exchanges among a quorum; and WHEREAS, the establishment of a publicly accessible, City-managed communication platform would enhance transparency, improve public access to information, and support the CPRC’s ability to share non-deliberative information in compliance with TOMA; and WHEREAS, any such platform must be carefully structured to prevent interactive or sequential communications that could constitute deliberation outside of a posted meeting; and WHEREAS, the CPRC recognizes its obligation to protect confidential, privileged, and legally restricted information, including but not limited to personnel records, internal affairs investigative materials, and information protected under state or federal law, including the Texas Public Information Act; and WHEREAS, the development of such a platform should occur in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure full compliance with TOMA, the Texas Public Information Act, and all applicable confidentiality requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission recommends the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to …
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION | C ITY OF AUSTIN APD Immigration Data Transparency Recommendation COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION FORMAL RECOMMENDATION TO: Austin City Council • City Manager • Austin Police Department RE: Transparency, Accessibility, and Public Presentation of Data Concerning Austin Police Department Interactions with Federal Immigration Authorities WHEREAS CLAUSES — FINDINGS OF FACT WHEREAS, The Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) was established pursuant to the voter-approved Austin Police Oversight Act to strengthen civilian oversight, transparency, and public accountability in policing practices within the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, the CPRC serves as an advisory oversight body charged with promoting public understanding of policing practices and improving access to information necessary for meaningful community oversight; and WHEREAS, transparent and accessible public information is essential to maintaining community trust, ensuring accountability, and enabling residents to understand how public safety policies are implemented in practice; and WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission adopted Recommendation 20260202-007 requesting expanded data collection and publication regarding interactions between the Austin Police Department (APD) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and WHEREAS, community concerns and public testimony have highlighted gaps between required data collection and the accessibility, clarity, and usability of publicly available information; and WHEREAS, the publication of raw datasets alone does not constitute meaningful transparency without contextual explanation, accessible presentation, and equitable public access; and WHEREAS, effective civilian oversight requires that data be understandable to residents without specialized technical expertise while maintaining appropriate privacy protections and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law; and WHEREAS, consistent and comprehensible reporting supports both informed policymaking and responsible public discourse regarding public safety practices; and WHEREAS, the CPRC recognizes staffing, operational, and administrative constraints faced by APD while affirming that transparency is a core, non-discretionary component of public accountability; Drafted by: Vice-Chair Laura Cortes Franco | Sponsored by: Commissioner Terry Flood Page 1 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION | C ITY OF AUSTIN APD Immigration Data Transparency Recommendation WHEREAS, these recommendations are intended to strengthen public trust, improve policy implementation, and ensure that transparency efforts meaningfully support civilian oversight and informed community engagement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Community Police Review Commission recommends coordinated action by the Austin City Council, the City Manager, and the Austin Police Department to ensure that data related to APD interactions with federal immigration authorities is publicly accessible, clearly presented, and structured to support meaningful civilian oversight consistent with existing Council …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Celesta Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Marissa Johnson Lauren Pena Kathryn Russell Speakers who sign up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. interactions with federal Discussion of how the Community Police Review Commission could participate in public outreach events conducted by Austin Police Oversight (APO). Discussion of a recommendation to the Austin Police Department (APD) to create a public immigration authorities for public dashboard of all APD transparency. Discussion of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements for CPRC commissioners and use of a shared drive for case review. Discussion of CPRC Workflow and any potential changes to the process. Discussion of Commissioner Review Working Groups A, B, and C’s progress, experience, & recommendation templates. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (1001), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Carlos Greaves, Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Christopher Harris Lauren Peña PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peter Hunt spoke about a January 5 incident in South Austin in which APD officers responding to a disturbance reportedly identified an ICE administrative warrant for a woman at the scene and referred her to ICE, after which she was taken into custody and deported. He suggested the CPRC consider conducting a community review of the interaction to determine whether proper procedures were followed and noted that a formal complaint may not be possible since the individual involved is no longer in the country. He also raised broader concerns about APD policies related to administrative warrants. Judy Bradford presented testimony on behalf of a community member identified as “MTL,” describing a racially motivated attack near her home that was not reported to police due to fear and distrust of law enforcement. Ms. Bradford stated that this fear may discourage residents from reporting crimes and asked the Commission to review claims that officers may not always distinguish between judicial and administrative warrants. Ian McAdams spoke about concerns regarding cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. He stated that local police do not have independent authority to 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 detain individuals solely for civil immigration violations and raised concerns that such actions could present constitutional issues. Mr. McAdams encouraged greater transparency regarding any operational or financial impacts related to coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. Jim Crosby read testimony from a community member named “Donna” regarding a September 2024 traffic accident after which she was reportedly arrested, taken to jail, and later placed on an immigration hold. The testimony stated she remained detained for several months and experienced significant personal and family hardship, raising concerns about the arrest and detention process. Chanda …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (1001), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Carlos Greaves, Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Christopher Harris Lauren Peña PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peter Hunt spoke about a January 5 incident in South Austin in which APD officers responding to a disturbance reportedly identified an ICE administrative warrant for a woman at the scene and referred her to ICE, after which she was taken into custody and deported. He suggested the CPRC consider conducting a community review of the interaction to determine whether proper procedures were followed and noted that a formal complaint may not be possible since the individual involved is no longer in the country. He also raised broader concerns about APD policies related to administrative warrants. Judy Bradford presented testimony on behalf of a community member identified as “MTL,” describing a racially motivated attack near her home that was not reported to police due to fear and distrust of law enforcement. Ms. Bradford stated that this fear may discourage residents from reporting crimes and asked the Commission to review claims that officers may not always distinguish between judicial and administrative warrants. Ian McAdams spoke about concerns regarding cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. He stated that local police do not have independent authority to 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 detain individuals solely for civil immigration violations and raised concerns that such actions could present constitutional issues. Mr. McAdams encouraged greater transparency regarding any operational or financial impacts related to coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. Jim Crosby read testimony from a community member named “Donna” regarding a September 2024 traffic accident after which she was reportedly arrested, taken to jail, and later placed on an immigration hold. The testimony stated she remained detained for several months and experienced significant personal and family hardship, raising concerns about the arrest and detention process. Chanda …
Review Structure & Workflow: Operational Review Pipeline Step 1: Simultaneous Transfer of IA Cases • All completed IA-reviewed cases that are forwarded to OPO will also be transmitted concurrently to CPRC. (§ 2-15-3 D.1) • CPRC will receive access to case summaries, timelines, and investigative status for every case to assess the effectiveness of the OPO and suggest improvements (§ 2-15-3 D.6) Step 2: Preliminary Assessment by Working Group • The Case Review Working Group will identify priority level of cases as: “high”, “medium”, or “low” based on: • Cases approaching the 12-month statute of review limitation • High-visibility or community-sensitive cases • Cases undergoing active adjudication or requiring rapid analysis • CPRC will track review timeliness, case aging trends, and disposition equity to evaluate impact. • • Every Monday a batch of up to 10 identified cases will be submitted to the CPRC Identified cases will be submitted to Chair and Vice-Chair Chair and Vice-Chair. • Within 48 hours, these cases will be assigned and accessible to the full commission staff for formal review, preparation, and deliberation. Step 3: Full Commission Review • CPRC will review no more than 25 cases per month • If a Commission Review Working Group does not meet a consensus on any given case then another Commission Review Working Group will also review it until a consensus is met based on the majority. Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) 2025 Case Review Working Group PURPOSE: CPRC Working Group Establish Case Review Working Group composed of 3 to 5 CPRC to complete a preliminary review and priority identi�ication of cases as “high”, “medium”, or “low” submitted to the Chair & Vice- Chair every Monday for 48-hour full commission review assignments. 1 Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) 2025 Commission Review PURPOSE: CPRC Working Group Establish Working Groups to fully review the cases as identi�ied by the Case Review Working group. Each commissioner will serve in at least 1 Commission Review Working Group with a minimum of 3 commissioners per group. If a Working Group does not meet a consensus on a recommended course of action after reviewing a case, then the case will also be reviewed by the remaining groups until a consensus is reached. 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Lauren Pena Kathryn Russell AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Speakers who sign up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission special called meeting of Friday, January 16, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion of the Austin Police Department’s interaction with a community member, including the transfer to federal immigration authorities and questions about APD’s authority. Discussion of a potential recommendation to the Austin Police Department regarding General Orders 330 and its application to immigration-related interactions. Discussion of the Case Review Working Group (Commissioners Flood and Cortes), including progress to date, insights, and potential process changes. Discussion of Commissioners’ Review Working Groups A, B, and C regarding their experience reviewing case files, including a brief description of the review process and whether the groups are ready to present the following cases to the full Commission: 19-0792 (Deadly Use of Force), 24-1258 (Use of Force), 25-01308 (Bias-Based Policing), 2025-02113 (Improper Conduct), 2025-2341 (Use of Force), and 2025-2475 (Use of Force). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and election of a CPRC spokesperson and media relations officer. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, January 16, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regularly called meeting on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (1001), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lauren Peña Lee Peterman Commissioners Absent: Bob Felton Christopher Harris Harold Powell Kathy Russell PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission special called meeting of December 22, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission special called meeting held on Monday, December 22, 2025, was made by Carlos Greaves, Chair, seconded by Lauren Peña, and passed with a 7-0 vote. The following commissioners were absent, Bob Felton, Christopher Harris, Harold Powell, and Kathy Russell. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, January 16, 2026 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. Ryan Alvarez, with Austin Police Oversight and serving as CPRC staff liaison, provided an update on the development of a SharePoint internal drive to allow CPRC direct access to case files. Staff reported that initial storage limitations (30-40 GB) prevented all files from being uploaded. After coordination with the Police Technology Unit (PTU), storage was expanded to one terabyte, and all case files including body-worn camera footage were verified and uploaded. Commissioners asked questions regarding verification and completeness of files. Staff clarified that the files transferred from Internal Affairs to SharePoint represent the full case file, with only CJI information redacted. Commissioners noted the importance of having a process to verify that all files are present, and staff agreed to explore procedures to implement checks and balances. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Executive Liaison monthly update from Austin Police Oversight Director Gail McCant. Gail McCant, Director of Austin Police Oversight (APO), provided the monthly update. Legal counsel Neal Falgoust was unable to attend the meeting, he will address outstanding requests as soon as possible. Commissioners discussed the importance of …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Bob Felton Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Kathryn Russell AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lauren Pena Harold Powell Speakers who sign up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission special called meeting of December 20, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. Staff briefing regarding the Executive Liaison monthly update from Austin Police Oversight Director Gail McCant. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion of the Case Review Working Group (Commissioners Flood and Cortez-Franco), including progress to date and initial observations or insights. Discussion of Commissioner Review Working Groups A, B, and C’s experience reviewing a case file, including initial observations, ease or difficulty accessing the case files, and suggestions on how to discuss, deliberate, present to the full CPRC, and summarize recommendations. Discussion of drafting a “CPRC Year One” summary of accomplishments and challenges for potential communication to the City Council and City Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion of and approval of the Community Police Review Commission meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar year. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Alvarez at …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Monday, December 22, 2025 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a Special Called meeting on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Carlos Greaves called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz (arrived at 3:25 p.m.) Darrick Eugene Christopher Harris Lauren Peña Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Bob Felton Terry Flood Harold Powell PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission Regular Meeting of October 10, 2025. The minutes were approved at the Monday, December 22, 2025, Special Called meeting on a motion by Chair Greaves, seconded by Commissioner Harris, and passed unanimously with a 6–0 vote, with Vice Chair Laura Cortes Franco and Commissioners Bob Felton, Terry Flood, Ruben De La Paz, and Harold Powell absent. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Monday, December 22, 2025 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding progress on coordination with the Austin Police Department Police Technology Unit related to development of an internal drive for CPRC access to case files, including a review of minimum required commissioner training and equipment needed for system access. Ryan Alvarez from Austin Police Oversight (CPRC staff liaison) provided a briefing on the secure SharePoint system being developed to give commissioners access to case files. Four commissioners have completed training, with remaining commissioners scheduled to complete it by early January. Training includes setting up City of Austin accounts, accessing case folders, and ensuring that body-worn camera files are accessible for viewing. Commissioners Harris and Greaves confirmed successful system access, which will allow small working groups to review cases and provide feedback on investigation thoroughness. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Executive Liaison monthly update from Austin Police Oversight Director Gail McCant, including a summary of the December 9, 2025, Austin Police Oversight presentation to the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council. Deputy Director Kevin Masters from Austin Police Oversight provided the Executive Liaison monthly update, including a summary of the December 9, 2025, presentation of the 2024 Annual Report to the Mayor, City Manager, and …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Monday, December 22, 2025 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a Special Called meeting on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Carlos Greaves called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz (arrived at 3:53 p.m.) Darrick Eugene Christopher Harris Lauren Peña Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Bob Felton Terry Flood Harold Powell PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission Regular Meeting of October 10, 2025. The minutes were approved at the Monday, December 22, 2025, Special Called meeting on a motion by Chair Greaves, seconded by Commissioner Harris, and passed unanimously with a 6–0 vote, with Vice Chair Laura Cortes Franco and Commissioners Bob Felton, Terry Flood, Ruben De La Paz, and Harold Powell absent. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Monday, December 22, 2025 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding progress on coordination with the Austin Police Department Police Technology Unit related to development of an internal drive for CPRC access to case files, including a review of minimum required commissioner training and equipment needed for system access. Ryan Alvarez from Austin Police Oversight (CPRC staff liaison) provided a briefing on the secure SharePoint system being developed to give commissioners access to case files. Four commissioners have completed training, with remaining commissioners scheduled to complete it by early January. Training includes setting up City of Austin accounts, accessing case folders, and ensuring that body-worn camera files are accessible for viewing. Commissioners Harris and Greaves confirmed successful system access, which will allow small working groups to review cases and provide feedback on investigation thoroughness. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Executive Liaison monthly update from Austin Police Oversight Director Gail McCant, including a summary of the December 9, 2025, Austin Police Oversight presentation to the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council. Deputy Director Kevin Masters from Austin Police Oversight provided the Executive Liaison monthly update, including a summary of the December 9, 2025, presentation of the 2024 Annual Report to the Mayor, City Manager, and …
City of Aus(cid:415)n Boards and Commissions Community Police Review Commission 2026 Mee(cid:415)ng Schedule Boards and Commissions Meeting Location Date Start Time Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Council Chambers Friday, January 16 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, February 27 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, March 20 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, April 17 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, May 15 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, June 26 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, July 17 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, August 21 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, September 18 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, October 16 Community Police Review Commission Aus(cid:415)n City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, November 20 Community Police Review Commission Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room Friday, December 18 * All mee(cid:415)ngs are open to the public and subject to the Texas Open Mee(cid:415)ngs Act (TOMA). 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, January 16, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (1001), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lauren Peña Lee Peterman Commissioners Absent: Bob Felton Christopher Harris Harold Powell Kathy Russell PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission special called meeting of December 22, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission special called meeting held on Monday, December 22, 2025, was made by Carlos Greaves, Chair, seconded by Lauren Peña, and passed with a 7-0 vote. The following commissioners were absent, Bob Felton, Christopher Harris, Harold Powell, and Kathy Russell. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, January 16, 2026 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. Ryan Alvarez, with Austin Police Oversight and serving as CPRC staff liaison, provided an update on the development of a SharePoint internal drive to allow CPRC direct access to case files. Staff reported that initial storage limitations (30-40 GB) prevented all files from being uploaded. After coordination with the Police Technology Unit (PTU), storage was expanded to one terabyte, and all case files including body-worn camera footage were verified and uploaded. Commissioners asked questions regarding verification and completeness of files. Staff clarified that the files transferred from Internal Affairs to SharePoint represent the full case file, with only CJI information redacted. Commissioners noted the importance of having a process to verify that all files are present, and staff agreed to explore procedures to implement checks and balances. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Executive Liaison monthly update from Austin Police Oversight Director Gail McCant. Gail McCant, Director of Austin Police Oversight (APO), provided the monthly update. Legal counsel Neal Falgoust was unable to attend the meeting, he will address outstanding requests as soon as possible. Commissioners discussed the importance of ensuring …
