Officer Misconduct & Accountability
(Consent Decree, paragraphs 176 – 249)
“The City and CDP will ensure that all allegations of officer misconduct, whether internally discovered or alleged by a civilian, are fully, fairly, and efficiently investigated; that all investigative findings are supported by a preponderance of the evidence and documented in writing; and that all officers who commit misconduct are held accountable pursuant to a disciplinary system that is fair, consistent, and provides due process.”
CPC Recommendations and Reports
The Community Police Commission has issued numerous recommendations, reports, and statements on Cleveland’s police policies since the commission was formed by the Consent Decree in 2015. Accountability is among the issues the CPC was tasked to provide input on and our work is listed below:
Quantification of the Cleveland Police Monitoring Team's 13th Semiannual Report
October 2023
Quantification of the Cleveland Police Monitoring Team's 12th Semiannual Report
April 2023
Proposed Changes to the CDP's Disciplinary Matrix Policy (pdf)
June 2020
Draft CPC Model Disciplinary Guidance (pdf)
June 2020
Review of Cleveland Division of Police Training Curricula
March 2020
This report evaluates the Cleveland Division of Police’s revised training curricula and the progress towards meeting community expectations. Continue reading
Analysis of Cleveland Police Disciplinary Arbitrations (2014 - 2018)
June 2019
As part of its ongoing review of the CDP’s disciplinary process, the CPC produced a report on the arbitration process as it occurred between 2014 and 2018. This time frame covers before & after the Consent Decree implementation process began. Read the Report
CPC Accountability Work Group Report
September 2019
This report by the CPC Accountability Work Group examines police accountability in Cleveland beyond discipline and makes recommendations to enhance police practices. Continue reading
CPC Statement on Body Worn Cameras for Officers
May 2017
The Community Police Commission supports the use of body-cameras whether officers are engaged in primary or secondary employment. Read the Full Statement
Cleveland Division of Police Discipline GPO and Matrix Feedback
May 2017
The Cleveland Community Police Commission, as per the Consent Decree, is providing recommendations for the disciplinary guidelines GPO 1.1.11. Continue reading
CDP Mission Statement Best Practices
April 2016
The Mission Statement Best Practices Report is the CPC’s response about mission statements. It is issued on behalf of the community to provide insights to Cleveland Division of Police and other Consent Decree Stakeholders in compliance with the Consent Decree. Continue reading
Initial Recommendations: CPRB & OPS Operations Manual
May 2017
The Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC) reviewed the first draft of the Civilian Police Review Board (CPRB) / Office of Professional Standards (OPS) Operations Manual to determine whether it adequately reflects community interests, values, experiences, and concerns.Continue reading
How you can get involved
Your feedback is crucial to ensuring the Commission’s reports and recommendations on ways to improve police policies reflect the values of all Cleveland residents. Join a CPC work group to discuss and prepare reports on issues outlined in the Consent Decree, or view our list of other ways to get involved in the police reform process and have your voices heard.