Transparency
Billy Sharp, Chair of the Civilian Police Review Board (left), and Marcus Perez, Administrator for the Office of Professional Standards (right), explain the ways in which the CPRB and the OPS serve the people of Cleveland.
Accessibility
Investigator Joseph Szymanski describes his procedures to the community of Ward Four, including the myriad ways OPS investigators such as him have opened lines of communication by showing up to community events, reaching out on social media, and sharing contact information.
Integrity
At community events, Clevelanders discuss the importance of impartial investigations that
- empower civilians,
- increasing accountability, and
- restore public confidence in their local police.
The Mission of OPS and the CPRB include increasing awareness throughout local communities about our agency, purpose, and the process for filing police misconduct complaints against CDP employees.
To help increase awareness, OPS and the CPRB welcome opportunities to conduct and take part in community outreach activities that allow OPS staff to communicate information about the civilian oversight process.
Specifically, the Office of Professional Standards offers presentations to community centers, community organizations, high schools, community colleges, universities, sports clubs, churches, neighborhood groups, business associations, and local agencies.
For more information or to request a presentation, please call (216) 664-2944, send us an email, or complete the form below.