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Office of Professional Standards

Civilian Police Review Board

The Office of Professional Standards and Police Review Board investigates complaints of police misconduct for the Civilian Police Review Board. Investigators include both civilian personnel and Cleveland Police supervisors. A civilian administrator reviews the investigation and prepares a completed report for the Board.

Office of Professional Standards and Civilian Police Review Board 2011 Annual Report

JOB OPENING: Experienced professional to investigate complaints of misconduct

The Office of Professional Standards investigates complaints of police misconduct for the Civilian Police Review Board. There is currently an opening for an experienced professional to conduct these investigations. Applicants must have at least five years full time investigative experience, a Bachelor’s Degree, and must be able to become LEADS certified. Diversity training is preferred. Applications for the position are available for pick up and return until 4:30 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2013 in the Office of the Civil Service Commission, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 119, Cleveland. Civil Service Announcement >>

Filing a Complaint Against a Member of the Police Force

Citizen Complaint Form

P: 216.664.2944 - Complaints Accepted 8:30am to 4:00pm - F: 216.420.8764 - 205 W. St. Clair Ave. Rm 301

Any person wishing to file a complaint against a member of the Cleveland Division of Police may complete the complaint form and accompanying documents. Completed forms can be faxed, however, the original forms with the signature of the person making the complaint must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Office of Professional Standards and Police Review Board

Free parking will be provided for visitors to the Office of Professional Standards and Police Review Board at the 55 Public Square parking garage on the corner of West 3rd St and West St. Clair Ave. Visitors must bring their parking receipt to the office to be validated.

Civilian Police Review Board

The Civilian Police Review Board was created in 1984 following a City Charter Amendment approved by the voters of Cleveland and amended in 2008 following a vote by the citizens of Cleveland. The Board consists of seven civilian members appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council.

Information about Civilian Police Review Board Membership >>

The Board accepts complaints, investigates incidents of alleged police misconduct, and recommends any necessary discipline. In addition, the Board may investigate other incidents including those involving deadly force, those resulting in the death or injury of persons in police custody, and matters requested by the Director of Public Safety.

The Police Review Board meets in executive session on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 205 W. St. Clair Avenue, room 301. The decision on all matters heard before the Board are provided to the complainant in writing.

Office of Professional Standards
Civilian Police Review Board
205 West St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

P: 216.664.2944
F: 216.420.8764
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Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to effectively provide a wide range of services which protect the life and property of the community.

-Public Safety