Cleveland Community Police Commission searching for new commissioners

At the end of this year, the Cleveland Community Police Commission will be saying goodbye to nine of our dedicated commissioners. Shandra Benito, Pastor Kyle Early, Cait Kennedy, Gregory Reaves, Teri Wang, and Sharena Zayed will all have served two-year terms, which are set to expire in December. Charles Donaldson, Alana Garrett-Ferguson, and Jan Ridgeway have chosen to resign from their roles before the completion of their four-year terms, which were set to expire in December 2026.

We want to thank all exiting commissioners for their hard work and commitment to creating equitable police policies that protect all Cleveland residents. In the nearly two years since they were appointed, they’ve tackled everything from use of force to community surveillance and unlawful search and seizure. Even so, the CPC has hardly scratched the surface when it comes to monitoring and creating new standards for the Cleveland Division of Police.

Now, it’s time for a new cohort of commissioners to join Co-Chair Dr. John Adams, James Chura, Audrianna Rodriguez, and Piet van Lier as they build upon the CPC’s work thus far. The city is accepting applications through Friday, September 6. Applicants must be Cleveland residents and at least 18 years old. They must also fulfill one of the criteria below:

Be, represent, or be knowledgeable of, as applicable, the issues of those who are:

  •  Limited-English speakers, homeless, or who have mental-illness and substance-abuse disorders
  •  Directly impacted by police violence, or be a family member of a person who has been killed by police
  •  Been incarcerated and exonerated where police were involved in the wrongful conviction or incarceration
  •  Gun-violence survivor or be a family member of a person killed by gun violence
  •  Attorney with experience representing victims of police misconduct or criminally prosecuting police misconduct

Current commissioners whose terms end this year are welcome to reapply; they will be subject to the same rigorous application process as anyone else. After receiving community feedback, Mayor Justin Bibb will recommend individuals to fill the open positions. Cleveland City Council will issue final approvals.

For more information on how to apply to become a commissioner for the CPC, visit the City of Cleveland’s website. We look forward to welcoming all the new faces, perspectives, and voices.

Public Notice: Performance and Evaluations Committee rescheduled for 9/03/24

Please be advised that the Police Promotions and Evaluations Committee meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th, will now take place on Tuesday, September 3rd. As always, this meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Engaging the Community Through Scenario Based Police Training


Date: Saturday, August. 24 th
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: CMSD Garrett Morgan School of Leadership and Innovation, 4600 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
Registration not required

The Community Police Commission (CPC) is hosting a learning opportunity in collaboration with the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) that is open to members of the public.

The 4 hour session will focus on the CDP’s current use of force policy and feature scenarios based on the CDP’s use of force training. We invite you to listen, learn, and participate to gain insight into how police training is conducted.

Breakfast & lunch will be provided. Registration is not required to attend! There will be room for all members of the public interested in participating.


Event Hosts:
– Commander Mark Maguth
– Lt. Shawn Smith
– CPC Police Training Committee

CDP Line of Duty Death 7-4-24

For Immediate Release:

The Cleveland Community Police Commission expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the officer who tragically lost their life in the line of duty on July 4th, 2024. This heartbreaking event reminds us of the immense dedication our officers demonstrate daily as they work to protect our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this loss.

In these difficult times, it is crucial to acknowledge the sacrifices made by those who serve while also reaffirming our commitment to public safety and community well-being. We stand united with the Cleveland Division of Police in seeking justice and ensuring that such tragedies are prevented in the future. The Commission remains steadfast in its mission to promote trust, accountability, and collaboration between the police and the communities they serve.

Emergency Budget & Grants Meeting

This meeting is called under the emergency rule to consider a proposal received for the 2024 Grants Program. The meeting is happening due to the need to consider the proposal before Wednesday’s full Commission Deadline. Technical difficulties with access to website contributed to emergency notice as well.

The meeting will occur at our CPC Offices and be broadcast on our youtube channel @clevelandCPC

Agenda

Public Notice: Request for Proposal

June 6th – June 20th 2024
RFQ: Community Survey

The City of Cleveland (“City”) Community Police Commission (“CPC” or “Commission”), through its Interim Executive Director (“Interim Executive Director”) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms providing survey research deployment and analysis. These services are needed to complete the CPC community survey. 

The target population for this survey is all of the residents of Cleveland and those who have had interactions with a Cleveland Division of Police Officer over the previous twelve (12) months. The Consultant should utilize screening questions to identify this population. Given Cleveland’s population of 361,607, and with a goal of a 95% confidence level, the Commission aims for the Consultant to complete over 1,000 interviews. 

The Commission shall not be hosting a pre-proposal conference for this RFP. However prospective applicants are encouraged to submit questions in advance of the deadline by e-mailing them to the Interim Executive Director at jgoodrick@clevealandohio.gov. The Commission shall answer relevant questions in the order they are received and post them to this webpage.

Deadline to Submit: 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, June 20th, 2024

Full RFP