Cleveland Community Police Commission
The Office of Mayor Justin M. Bibb is now seeking applications for the Cleveland Community Police Commission as outlined in Charter Section 115- 5. Commissioners are compensated approximately $9,000 annually. Applications are due Friday, September 6, 2024. The Commission will have independent oversight and review of police misconduct.
Apply today to be one of 13 members appointed to the Commission, pending City Council approval. There will be nine open seats for terms beginning in December 2024.
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 Friday, September 6, 2024 or be placed in the regular U.S. mail and postmarked on or before Friday, September 6, 2024. Every application received will be reviewed and considered by the City.
Applicants must complete and sign the Background Authorization form.(submit below)
Options for applying
- Apply online: Submit the form below.
- Hand delivery: Click here to download the application. Hand deliver the completed application and background authorization form on or before September 6, 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: Click here to download the application. Mail the completed application and background authorization form, with the envelope and postmark date of on or before September 6, 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.