Cleveland Community Police Commission Seeks Applicants, Ohio 2016

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CLEVELAND COMMUNITY POLICE COMMISSION SEEKING VOLUNTEERS, A MOVE TO IMPROVE RELATIONS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE PUBLIC.

The City of Cleveland and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio are seeking qualified applicants to serve on the Cleveland Community Police Commission (CPC). This comes as a response to rising tensions between law enforcement and the community, with many calling for reform.

The CPC is a 13-person body created as part of the agreement between the City and the federal government to foster police and community communication and understanding and to provide input on reform. It is made up of 10 civilian representatives and one representative from each of the three police unions: the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, the Fraternal Order of Police and the Black Shield.

Commission members are picked by an independent Selection Panel appointed by Mayor Frank G. Jackson, in consultation with the U.S. Attorney. The Selection Panel will recommend new CPC members, who will be appointed by the Mayor. The members serve in a volunteer capacity. Applicants to the CPC must live or work in the City of Cleveland.

Applications are due by noon September 6, 2016. For more information about how to apply to become a member of the Cleveland Community Police Commission, visit http://cpcapplication.org/. For more information about the CPC’s work, go to http://www.clecpc.org/.

As the city continues to grapple with issues of police accountability and community trust, the selection of new members for the CPC is seen as a crucial step in the right direction. With the right individuals in place, the CPC can help to foster a more positive relationship between law enforcement and the community, leading to safer streets and a better quality of life for all Clevelanders.

The CPC’s work is of the utmost importance, and the selection of new members is a key part of that process. By volunteering their time and expertise, these individuals can help to make a positive impact on the city and its residents.

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