Cleveland’s Civilian Police Review Board is looking for new members. The nine-member review board is responsible for hearing and deciding cases where a police officer has been accused of bad behavior.
The city is accepting applications for two new board members. The application deadline is Feb. 23. Board members are part-time city employees and currently earn $8,963 per year. Terms last four years, and incoming board members can expect to serve until Feb. 1, 2028.
The terms of two current board members – Diana Cyganovich and Dave Gatian – expire this month.
The Civilian Police Review Board also oversees the Office of Professional Standards (OPS), an independent agency that investigates resident complaints against Cleveland police officers and other department employees. OPS investigates the complaints and presents findings to the review board, which then makes decisions about discipline.
The review board meets once a month to hear and make decisions in complaint cases. These meetings typically happen in-person at City Hall and are open to the public.
What are the requirements for joining the Civilian Police Review Board?
Applicants must:
- Live in Cleveland
- Cannot be a current law enforcement officer
- Cannot be a former employee of the Cleveland Division of Police
- Cannot be a current city employee or employed by “any public agency having connection with the City of Cleveland, including county agencies and community development corporations.”
Attorneys who have worked with victims of police misconduct or who have prosecuted police misconduct are encouraged to apply.
How to apply to the Civilian Police Review Board
The first step is to send a resume and letter stating why you want to join the board to Ryan Puente at [email protected] by Feb. 23.
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