Citizen Police Review Board Pittsburgh, PA

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The Citizen Police Review Board

Confidential Tip Line 412-255-CPRB
Created by voter referendum in 1997, the City of Pittsburgh's Citizen Police Review Board in an independent agency established to investigations allegations of Pittsburgh Police misconduct. The CPRB is governed by the Home Rule Charter and City of Pittsburgh ordinance.

The CPRB is composed of seven unpaid board members appointed by City Council and the Mayor. Board members serve four-year terms and 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.

TO FILE A COMPLAINT: CLICK HERE TO FILE A COMPLAINT: CLICK HERE

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Vulgar, slanderous, and factually incorrect comments will NOT be posted.
The CPRB promotes responsible citizenship and professional law enforcement through mutual accountability.

My Blog

UPCOMING 2008 MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS!!

2008 CPRB Monthly Board Meetings Meeting Dates and Neighborhood Hosts: May 27, 2008 Council Chambers 510 City County Building, Pgh PA 15219 June 24, 2008 ...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:05:00 GMT

Enough is Enough!!!!!

Enough Is Enough: The Death Of Jonny Gammage Friday May 9th at 10 pm on WQED TV There will be a panel discussion moderated by Chris Moore. After the Program, be a part of the soluti...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:40:00 GMT

Child Safety

Helpful Links Concerning Child Safety Programs:City of Pittsburgh Car Seat Education and Fitting StationPennsylvania Team Educators for Child SafetyNational Safe Kids CampaignNational Highway Traffic ...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:08:00 GMT

Live outside Pittsburgh? Roster of U.S. Police Oversight Agencies

ROSTER OF U.S. CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT AGENCIES (UPDATED JANUARY 2006) (STATE) 1. Jurisdiction (City or County Law Enforcement agency) Include approximate # sworn staff. 2. Oversight Age...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:26:00 GMT

General Resource Guide

If you suspect very serious or criminal police conduct, you may want to call: U. S. Attorney for Western PA: 412-644-3500 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): 412-432-4000 Attorney Gener...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:45:00 GMT

CPRB or OMI? How, When, and Where to File a Complaint:

CPRB or OMI? The choice is yours, and you may file with both. If you file a complaint with OMI, OMI will notify the CPRB that you have filed a complaint and the CPRB will contact you. I...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:19:00 GMT

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! What to do if you are stopped by the police:

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! What to do if you are stopped by the police Q: Do I have to answer the questions asked by the police? A: You have the constitutional right to remain silent. It is not a crime ...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:35:00 GMT