- Investigate complaints from members of the public, alleging excessive or unnecessary force, discrimination, sexual harassment and/or sexual assault by on-duty Richmond Police Officers.
- Conducts investigations on all incidents involving the discharge of a firearm at a person by a Richmond Police Officer, and/or when death or serious bodily injury results from direct police action.
- Handle appeals from the Office of Professional Accountability
- Review and evaluate the policies, practices and procedures contained in the Richmond Police Department Manual and report to the Chief of Police, City Manager, and City Council
- Develop programs and strategies to promote positive police-community relations
The CPRC has an Investigative Officer, who investigates complaints from members of the public who have filed a complaint with the CPRC. The Investigative Officer also conducts investigations of incidents involving the discharge of a firearm at a person by a Richmond Police Officer, and/or when death or serious bodily injury occurs as a result of direct police action.
Citizen Complaints
View the
Complaints and Investigations section to learn how to file a complaint.
Commission Meetings
The
Community Police Review Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Employee Lunch Room located in the basement of the Richmond City Hall at 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA.
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