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.
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, 2018 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.
Oral reprimand of Officer Austin Holmes
Commander Wright delivered an oral reprimand to Officer Holmes for using a tobacco product while engaged in official police business. This is a violation of policy 946.2, Smoking/Tobacco Use.
Indefinite suspension of Officer Jordan Wagstaff
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Wagstaff's actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and indefinitely suspended him from duty effective June 17, 2019. The Internal Affairs' investigation revealed Officer Wagstaff engaged in an inappropriate social/personal relationship with an alleged stalking crime victim.
Written reprimand of Officer Christopher Judd
Commander Rogers delivered a written reprimand to Officer Judd for an incident in which he took custody of an arrested person's property and lost the property prior to arriving at the jail. This is a violation of policy 618.4, Evidence Processing and Submission.
Indefinite suspension of Officer Robert Pfaff
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Pfaff’s actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and indefinitely suspended him from duty effective March 18, 2019. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Officer Pfaff's use of a Taser was not objectively reasonable and a violation of Austin Police Department policy.
Indefinite suspension of Officer Donald Petraitis
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Petraitis' actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and indefinitely suspended him from duty effective March 18, 2019. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Officer Petraitis provided false statements in his report about Officer Pfaff's use of a Taser.
Temporary suspension of Officer Bryan McCulloch
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer McCulloch’s actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and temporarily suspended him from duty for seven days, effective January 10, 2019 and continuing through January 16, 2019. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed Officer McCulloch violated multiple policies, including joining pursuit of a stolen vehicle without supervisor approval, committing numerous traffic violations, and failing to operate his vehicle with due regard for the safety of others.
Indefinite suspension of Commander Jason Dusterhoft
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Commander Dusterhoft’s actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and indefinitely suspended him from duty effective December 20, 2018. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed Commander Dusterhoft committed multiple policy violations including Acts Bringing Discredit to the Department.
Indefinite suspension of Sergeant Marci Laczko
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Sergeant Laczko’s actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and indefinitely suspended her from duty effective December 12, 2018. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Sergeant Laczko violated multiple policies.
Temporary suspension of Officer Mark Lakes
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Lakes’ actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and suspended him from duty for ten days, effective November 27, 2018 and continuing through December 6, 2018. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Officer Lakes failed to report a Response to Resistance in a timely manner.
Indefinite suspension of Officer Gregory Burnett
Chief of Police Brian Manley determined that Officer Burnett’s actions violated Civil Service Commission Rule 10.03(L), and indefinitely suspended him from duty effective November 16, 2018. Internal Affairs' investigation revealed that Officer Burnett did not fully complete the state mandated Texas Workers' Compensation Work Status Report.
