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CPC Analyzes Federal Monitor’s Recent Consent Decree Compliance Report
The CPC released its Quantification Report that assessed the Monitoring Team’s Twelfth Semiannual Report to help the Cleveland community understand the progress the City of Cleveland has made towards Consent Decree compliance.
Local Organizations to Host Community Conversation Series about the Impact Police Violence has on the Mental Health of the Black Community
Beginning March 2023, a collaboration of community organizations will host a series of community conversations about the impact police violence has on the mental health of the Black community in Cleveland.
CPC Analyzes Federal Monitor’s Recent Consent Decree Compliance Report
Today, the Community Police Commission (CPC) released its fourth “Quantification Report” in its ongoing effort to help the Cleveland community understand the progress the City of Cleveland has made towards Consent Decree compliance. The assessment shows little progress was made by the City over the course of one year.
CPC statement on City’s decision to not appeal arbitration decision
We stand by Monitor Hassan Aden that officer Mason Swires should remain terminated from the force and the city administration should pursue all avenues possible in ensuring that happens.
CPC Analyzes Agreements Between City and Nine Other Police Departments related to the Consent Decree
The CPC reviewed the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the City and nine other police departments in Cleveland to give the public an understanding of how well these agencies have honored their agreements.
CPC Releases Police Surveillance Technology Recommendations
The CPC Technology Committee today released its initial report and recommendations on Cleveland’s emerging police surveillance technology.
CPC Publishes 2021 Annual Report
The CPC today released its 2021 Annual Report which highlights the CPC’s work over the past year and outlines the changes happening soon to the CPC as a result of a civilian-led initiative to significantly change the police oversight structure in Cleveland.
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