Applicants Sought for Cleveland Community Police Commission

Aug 09, 2024

Cleveland Community Police Commission:

Applications are being accepted for the Cleveland Community Police Commission (as outlined in Charter Section 115- 5). 

There are currently nine open seats, each for a 4-year term beginning in December 2024. Apply today to be one of 13 members appointed to the Commission, pending City Council approval. Applications are due Friday, September 6, 2024. The Commission will have independent oversight and review of police misconduct.

Options for applying: 

• Apply online: https://clevelandohio.gov/cpc-application

• Hand delivery: Hand deliver a completed application on or before August 30, 2024 to one of the drop-off boxes that are located at the security desks at the two entrances to Cleveland City Hall (601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114), between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

• U.S. Mail: Mail a completed application, with the envelope and postmark date of on or before August 30, 2024 to:

Attn: Commission Advisory Group 

Office of the Mayor, Room 202 

Cleveland City Hall 

601 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Role of the Commission: 

The Commission is responsible for responding to community needs and concerns regarding regulation of the City’s Division of Police and community-police relations. All applicants should closely review Charter Section 115-5—which outlines the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Commission. It also clarifies the specific eligibility criteria to serve on the Commission.

Application Process:

Please note that all new Commission applications are considered a public record, and the applications are subject to disclosure as a public record upon request. Applications for the Community Police Commission position must be submitted and received by August 30, 2024, or be placed in the regular U.S. mail and postmarked on or before August 30, 2024. Every application received will be reviewed and considered by the city.