– Behavioral Health & Crisis Intervention Work Group –for Thursday, March 21st, 2024.

Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC)

Criminal Justice

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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3631 Perkins Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 (Directions)

4th Floor

CPC Behavioral Health & Crisis Intervention Work Group . Chair: Commissioner Shandra Benito Regular meeting schedule: 2nd Wednesday of the Month 6:00pm – 8:00pm In Person or at the CPC Office 3631 Perkins Avenue, 4th Floor or Virtually on Microsoft Teams. Work groups are a group of individuals and subject matter experts that work together on a particular project. Work groups are established by a committee and are open to the public.

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Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC)

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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.