In the 7 weeks after posting the job application online, the City of Cleveland received over 3 dozen applications for the vacant Public Safety Inspector General position. After carefully considering their backgrounds and qualifications, 5 applicants were chosen to move forward in the interview process.
Over the last few days, CPC Commissioner Audrianna Rodriguez and Co-Chair John Adams met with four candidates over Zoom and conducted a thorough and comprehensive line of questioning; the fifth applicant rescinded their candidacy before their scheduled interview. In an effort to maintain complete transparency with the community we represent, these interviews were recorded and have been posted to our YouTube channel.
While all 13 commissioners are tasked with watching the four interviews and providing feedback and recommendations on whom the CPC should nominate for the position, we’re also asking the community to do the same. Whoever lands this job will play a vital role in ensuring transparency and accountability within the Cleveland Division of Police, and this is your chance to have a say in who that could be.
We encourage the public to watch every interview and submit their thoughts and comments by completing our survey. In addition to the interviews, please also take a moment to review the candidates’ resumes and work histories. Tell us who you think could step into this role comfortably and excel in executing the responsibilities and duties of the Public Safety Inspector General—a critical position for upholding public trust, ensuring constitutional policing, maintaining institutional integrity, and implementing best practices in reform within the Department of Public Safety. Your voice is essential in shaping the future of public safety oversight within our city, and the commission will consider your responses before making a formal recommendation to Mayor Justin Bibb.
If you’re unable to complete the survey online, we invite you to stop by our office at 3631 Perkins Ave. to fill out a physical copy or attend the special full commission meeting on September 19th to share your thoughts on the candidates in person before we take a final vote.
We hope you’re as impressed with these consummate and exemplary professionals as we were.