The
CPRB develops positive relationships between Pittsburgh residents
and their police officers, and finds workable solutions to
problems that detract from the safety and security of both groups. |
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The Citizen
Police Review Board (CPRB) is an independent agency set up to investigate
citizen complaints about improper police conduct. The CPRB was
created by voter referendum, and its rules are
governed by Title Six, Article VI of the City Code.
The
CPRB is made up of seven unpaid
board members
appointed by City
Council
and the Mayor.
Board members serve a four-year term. While serving, they
oversee all aspects of complaint handling: from initial review to public hearings and meetings
to recommendations, if applicable.
The
CPRB can only investigate complaints related to the City of Pittsburgh
Bureau of Police and any officer thereof. The CPRB does not
handle complaints about BBI, Fire, EMS,
or any other department, bureau, or division within the City of
Pittsburgh.
Council Briefing
Legislative and Administrative Policies Affecting Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Operations (3/10/10)  (16mb)
Complaints about Non-Pittsburgh Police
The CPRB’s jurisdiction does not extend to police departments outside the City of Pittsburgh. However, if you have a complaint or concern involving a local police department outside the City limits, please refer to the Allegheny County Municipality Map:
http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/munimap/index.asp.
Select the appropriate municipality and you will be directed a Community Profile site. This site provides a Community Contact, police department information, and a link to the municipality’s official homepage if available.
The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) website also provides contact information for civilian-oversight agencies throughout the U.S., along with several other useful links: http://www.nacole.org/
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