Community Police Review Commission

What we do

The CPRC provides independent civilian oversight of the Richmond Police Department to promote accountability and public trust.

• Investigate Complaints: Investigate community complaints alleging excessive force, discrimination, or sexual harassment by Richmond police officers.
• Review Serious Use-of-Force Incidents: Investigate incidents where a Richmond police officer discharges a firearm at a person or where police actions result in death or serious injury.
• Review Appeals: Consider appeals of investigation findings made by the Richmond Office of Professional Accountability.
• Recommend Improvements: Review police policies and practices and make recommendations to improve policing.
• Support Police–Community Relations Promote programs and strategies that strengthen trust between police and the community.

The CPRC has a civilian 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.

Commission Meetings

The Community Police Review Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Richmond Room, located on the first floor 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.

Filing a Complaint

If you would like to file a complaint, please click here: Complaints and Investigations

Commission Meetings
The Community Police Review Commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Richmond Room, located on the first floor of the Richmond City Hall at 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA. 

Guiding Documents

The Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) is governed under Ordinance Nos. 15-84 N.S., 11-85 N.S., 3-16 N.S., 5-16 N.S., 02-19 N.S., 05-19 N.S., and 29-20 N.S.,