Every date, and where it comes from
The story on this site rests on documents: an independent investigation, her own statements, department records, court filings and press. Each entry names its source.
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Jul 1, 2019
Joined the Pflugerville Police Department.
Her service record The officer she was -
Dec 23, 2019
Six-month review: “Exceeds Expectations.”
Six-month performance review, December 23, 2019 The officer she was -
Jan 27, 2020
Applied for K-9 handler with seven recommendation letters.
Her K-9 application packet, January 2020 The officer she was -
Feb 2020
Selected by the K-9 board. The position was never filled.
Independent investigation report, Austin Institute, LLC, December 20, 2020, p. 2 Selected, then stalled -
Feb to Nov 2020
Five complaints filed against her, four started by one sergeant. The investigator found them without merit.
Independent investigation report, Austin Institute, LLC, December 20, 2020, pp. 4 to 8 Selected, then stalled -
Oct 22, 2020
Filed her complaint of a hostile work environment, bias and discrimination.
Her written statement to the investigator, October 22, 2020 (report, Appendix A) The finding -
Dec 20, 2020
The independent investigation found a hostile work environment, gender bias and discrimination.
Independent investigation report, Austin Institute, LLC, December 20, 2020, p. 14 The finding -
Nov 2020
The city asked the Texas Attorney General to let it withhold the records she had requested about her own case. In the same weeks, the sergeant who had started four of the complaints against her filed a broad records request about her. It led to the release of about 900 pages of her messages.
City letters to the Attorney General, November 6 and 13, 2020, and the open records request of November 13, 2020 The finding -
Jan 20, 2021
She filed a sworn request asking the district attorney’s Public Integrity Unit to investigate. On February 10 she added an 82-page addendum asking for a Texas Rangers referral.
Her sworn request to the district attorney’s Public Integrity Unit, January 20, 2021, and the unit’s reply The finding -
Feb 11, 2021
The city manager’s memo called the allegations “unfounded based on evidence provided” and ordered training and shift changes. No discipline appears anywhere in the record.
City manager’s memo, February 11, 2021 The finding -
Feb 2021
By her account, she found a decapitated rabbit beside her personal car in the department’s secure lot. The cameras weren’t working.
Her email and photos at the time (the photos are not published) The finding -
Mar 2021
The Public Integrity Unit wrote that it was “taking your allegations seriously.” No decision appears in the record.
Her sworn request to the district attorney’s Public Integrity Unit, January 20, 2021, and the unit’s reply The finding -
Apr 12, 2021
The Austin American-Statesman reported that the investigation confirmed the subculture she described, and that the officers who targeted her were still employed at the same ranks.
Austin American-Statesman, April 12, 2021 The finding -
May 24, 2021
Sued the City of Pflugerville under the Texas Whistleblower Act.
Her lawsuit against the City of Pflugerville, 455th District Court, filed May 24, 2021 She kept going -
May 31, 2021
Resigned from Pflugerville.
Her resignation She kept going -
Jun 2021
Joined the Smith County Sheriff’s Office.
KLTV, February 28, 2024 She kept going -
Nov 2021
The lawsuit settled at mediation for $75,000 and was dismissed with prejudice, with no admission by the city.
Settlement records She kept going -
2021
Commanders Citation for proactive patrol work, leading her peers in narcotics-related and DWI arrests.
Her Smith County Sheriff’s Office award records She kept going -
Feb 2023
Sheriff’s Achievement Award for her actions the night Smith County Deputy Lorenzo Bustos was killed in the line of duty. She was at the hospital and helped make sure he had transport honors until he could be laid to rest.
Her Smith County Sheriff’s Office award records; CBS19, March 1, 2023 She kept going -
Jan 29, 2023
Medal of Valor. She and a fellow deputy went into a home with an armed suspect inside to reach a victim.
KLTV, February 28, 2024 She kept going -
Jun 5, 2023
Life Saving Award. She pulled a driver from a burning car. “The deputy’s quick actions and exceptional bravery saved the life of the driver.”
KLTV, February 28, 2024 She kept going -
Jun 2023
Deputy of the Month, B Shift Patrol.
Her Smith County Sheriff’s Office award records She kept going -
Aug 28, 2023
Commanders Citation. A kidnapped 17-year-old was found alive.
KLTV, February 28, 2024 She kept going -
Feb 2024
Unit Commendation as a field training officer. She trained 14 deputies.
KLTV, February 28, 2024 She kept going
The documents
Published with names of other people and private details blacked out, approved by Alicia and her attorney.
- Independent investigation reportAustin Institute, LLC. December 20, 2020. Nineteen interviews, findings and recommendations, with her statement as Appendix A.Read it, or download the original
- City manager’s memoFebruary 11, 2021. Called the allegations unfounded.Read it, or download the original
Still to come
- K-9 application packetJanuary 2020. Her application and seven recommendation letters.Coming after review
- Commendations and reviews2019 and 2020. Her six-month review and department commendations.Coming after review
- Request to the district attorneyJanuary 20, 2021, with a February 10 addendum.Coming after review
- Lawsuit petitionFiled May 24, 2021, 455th District Court, Travis County.Coming after review