General G.O. Questions

Question 1

The number of employees under the immediate management of a single supervisor should not normally exceed ________.

Answer 1

10 but no more than 20.

Question 2

When _____ or more APD officers are simultaneously engaged in Law Enforcement Related Employment at the same location, a supervisor, Sgt or above, must be present.

Answer 2

4

Question 3

How man LT’s are needed for 4 Sgt.s?

Answer 3

1

Question 4

Four ways the public may request records:

Answer 4

1. In person (APD Headquarters or City Hall)
2. Email to “public information” email.
3. Through the Cities website.
4. Mailed to the City of Austin.

Question 5

116 Security and Release of Records

If an employee receives a request for public information in any other manner listed in section 116.2.1, that employee is responsible for forwarding the request to ________.

Answer 5

Central Records

Question 6

If an open records request is submitted through the Civil Service Commission, the original redacted case file will be transferred to the Commission as soon as possible to ensure compliance with the statutory deadline for responding to the open records request _____ days or less.

Answer 6

10

Question 7

When submitting a request for BWC video, a member of the public is required to provide the following information:

Answer 7

(a)The date and approximate time of the recording;
(b)The specific location where the recording occurred; and
(c)The name of one or more persons known to be a subject of the recording.