Community & Problem-Oriented Policing (CPOP) Work Group

Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC)

Criminal Justice

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021
5:00 p.m. EST

The Community & Problem-Oriented Policing (CPOP) Work Group is intended to be a space for community members and police officers to work together to address and develop solutions to the public safety issues that come up in our neighborhoods.

Strong partnerships and mutual trust between police and the communities they serve are essential in creating safe neighborhoods. All Cleveland residents who want to be actively involved in shaping a community-driven approach of policing in Cleveland are welcome to join the work group.

Meeting Details The CPOP Work Group is a reoccurring event scheduled to meet every third Thursday of the month at 5:00pm on Google Meet.

Join with Google Meet Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/omv-tbsk-ayg

Join by Phone: ‪ (US) +1 567-231-5295‬ PIN: ‪971 250 637‬#

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Agency Information

Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC)

See meeting notes for details

See Documenters reporting

Watch the livestream on the CPC’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ClevelandCPC/streams

The Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC) was established in 2015 as part of the terms of the Consent Decree between the City of Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Following an investigation, the DOJ determined there was a pattern of excessive force used by the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP). The Consent Decree outlined the work that needed to be done so CDP policies, practices and procedures comply with Constitutional law.

Cleveland voters approved amendments to the city’s charter in 2021 that gave the CPC final say over police discipline.

The CPC was mandated under the Consent Decree to provide community input on needed policing reforms from the many diverse communities in Cleveland:

Faith-based organizations

Civil rights advocates

Business/philanthropic community

Communities of color

Advocacy organizations

Academia

Youth and student organizations

Homeless

Those with mental illness

CPC Commissioners consist of individuals that represent the diversity of Cleveland and a representative from each of the following police associations: The Black Shield, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and The Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association (CPPA).

The CPC works to empower the community’s voice in the reform process. It works with the community to develop reports and recommendations on ways police policies can better reflect community values. Better policies will help ensure policing in Cleveland is safe, effective, and that people’s civil rights are upheld.