Community Police Review Commission

• 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. 

Agendas*                                    Meeting Minutes                     Audio
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  *Agendas are published at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.


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