Cleveland Police, Community Engagement on Policing Plan, Ohio 2023

CLEVELAND, Ohio – In a bid to strengthen community trust and reform policing practices, the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) is actively seeking input from residents on its Community and Problem-Oriented Policing Plan.

Over the past year, the Cleveland Police Monitoring Team has engaged with the community on key policies, including use-of-force, body-worn cameras, and the mission statement. The team is now shifting its focus to the Community and Problem-Oriented Policing Plan, and is inviting residents to share their views on what the plan should include.

The Monitoring Team has emphasized that community input is crucial in developing a successful policing plan that directly responds to the community’s expectations. To facilitate this process, a joint collaborative effort is underway between the CDP, the City of Cleveland, the District Policing Committees, the Community Relations Board, the Cleveland Community Police Commission, and the Monitoring Team.

Cleveland residents are encouraged to learn more about community policing and share their views by visiting the Monitoring Team’s website, as well as the City’s website, the CDP’s website, or the CPC’s website. There are two ways to provide input: by taking a brief online questionnaire or by attending a community roundtable.

The first community roundtable will take place on Tuesday, March 21, from 5:30-8:30pm at the Jerry Sue Thornton Center (2500 East 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44115). The second roundtable will be held on Wednesday, March 22, from 5:30-8:30pm at Urban Community School (4909 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102). Interested attendees can RSVP to the Monitoring Team at info@clevelandpolicemonitor.com or use the RSVP links above.

The Monitoring Team is urging all Cleveland residents and stakeholders to participate in this critical conversation and shape the future of community policing in the city.

By working together, the Cleveland community can create a policing plan that reflects the values and goals of the entire city, promoting trust, safety, and positive relationships between law enforcement and the community.

The Cleveland Police Monitoring Team is committed to ensuring that the community’s voice is heard and that the policing plan effectively addresses the needs and concerns of all residents.

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