Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB)
Function:
The Citizen Police Review Board is an independent agency set up to investigate citizen complaints about improper police conduct. The CPRB is made up of seven appointed by City Council and the Mayor. Board members serve a four-year term.
Governing Documents:
Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article 2, Sec. 228-230 (1997)
Pittsburgh Code Title Six “Conduct,” Article VI “Citizen Police Review Board,” Ch. 661-662 (1997)
CPRB Rules and Operating Procedures (1998)
Board Makeup:
- 7 members
- All appointed by Mayor of Pittsburgh
- 4 are nominees from City Council
- If one of those 4 seats are vacant, Council nominates 3, Mayor appoints one of them
- 2 are law enforcement professionals (LEP*)
Board Members:
| Last Name |
First Name |
Term Expires |
Appointed By |
| Carrington |
Richard |
10/31/11 |
Mayor |
| Downing, Jr. |
Rev. Eugene |
10/31/13 |
Council |
| Kramer |
Donna |
10/31/11 |
Council |
| Norman* |
Ralph |
10/31/11 |
Mayor |
| Roberts |
Leshonda |
10/31/13 |
Mayor |
| Walker* |
Deborah |
10/31/13 |
Council |
| Whitfield |
Deborah |
10/31/13 |
Council |
* Law Enforcement Professional (LEP)
Residency Requirements:
- Must be a resident of the City of Pittsburgh
- No felony or misdemeanor convictions
- Vacant LEP seat must have an LEP appointee
- LEP cannot be a sworn, active duty police officer
Compensation:
None.
$5/meeting reimbursement for parking or transportation
Meetings:
Fourth Tuesday of every month, except August and November (November and December meetings are combined and occur on the first Tuesday of December). See also http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cprb/html/meeting_schedule.html
Contact Info: 412-765-8023
Website: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cprb/
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