Community Police Commission Public Meeting

Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC)
Criminal Justice

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023
6:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. EDT

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2705 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Cleveland, OH 44104 (Directions)

Boys & Girls Club at Saint Luke’s Manor

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.

Public meetings will begin with a public comment period.

NOTE: This meeting is 2.5 hours.

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Barbara Phipps

Commissioners argue appointments of lawyers to represent board

Live reporting by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell

Public commenters ask commission to become involved in creation of Cleveland care response program

Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
A few small hiccups but we're on our way! The recording was posted & then my schedule got wonky, but I'm going to tweet out this @216cpc meeting for us now. Follow along for the highlights! https://twitter.com/GenniferwithaG_/status/1707153045002362884

02:50 PM Sep 29, 2023 CDT

Gennifer Harding-Gosnell @GenniferwithaG_ 2/4
Here's the video if you'd like to watch yourself:
Gennifer Harding-Gosnell @GenniferwithaG_ 3/4
Commissioner Jan Ridgeway notes the technical difficulties for the livestream, and introduces members of the Boys & Girls' Club who hosted this meeting.
Gennifer Harding-Gosnell @GenniferwithaG_ 4/4
Interim Executive Director of the CPC, Jason Goodrick, is presenting on the operational framework of CPC, which lists all the work the Commission will be doing over the next 18 months.

Agency Information

Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC)

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clecpc.org

(216) 505-5920

info@clecpc.org

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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.

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