The Administrative Internal Proceedings Unit is responsible for the adjudication of all violations of the Rules and Regulations of the Division by members of the State Police.
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The Unit monitors the toll free complaint hotline (87), classifies and forwards complaints to the Internal Affairs Investigation Bureau.
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The Intake Unit is responsible for the intake and documentation of all complaints made to the Office of Professional Standards. Intake and Adjudication Bureau Intake Unit The members of the IAIB also cultivate and maintain cooperative relationships with various law enforcement agencies including the Division of Criminal Justice and various county prosecutors’ offices. At the completion of all investigations, the Office of Professional Standards informs the complainant of the findings, and the investigation becomes a permanent record of the New Jersey State Police. This includes interviewing witnesses and principals, documenting pertinent information (i.e., records/evidence), taking pro-active measures when necessary, and preparing thorough and accurate reports. The Internal Affairs Investigation Bureau is responsible to thoroughly investigate in a timely fashion, all civilian/internal complaints regarding enlisted members of the state police while maintaining confidentiality. The next CPRB meeting will be held on Decem 10:00am. To view the meetings live, please click this link. The Civilian Police Review Board ( CPRB) holds meetings the second Tuesday of each month. You can find the proposed amendment here. On March 10, 2020, the CPRB proposed an amendment to its manual. OPS and CPRB are committed to providing the community with an accessible and safe environment in which to file complaints and have their complaints heard. The mission of OPS and CPRB is to increase accountability and improve public confidence in the police by receiving and fairly, thoroughly, objectively, and timely investigating and resolving misconduct complaints against Cleveland Division of Police employees.Īs part of its mission, OPS is also empowered to make policy recommendations that will improve the citizen complaint process, increase understanding between the public and CDP employees, reduce the incidence of misconduct and reduce the risk of the use of force by CDP officers. Upon making its decision, the CPRB submits its findings and recommendations to the Chief of Police and notifies the complainant of the disposition. Prior to recommending discipline or determining that a complaint warrants no action, the CPRB may hold a public hearing. The CPRB reviews misconduct complaints investigated by OPS and makes recommendations for resolution to the Chief of Police. OPS is also empowered to make findings and recommend action to the Civilian Police Review Board (“CPRB”) regarding those complaints. It has the responsibility of receiving and investigating non-criminal complaints filed by members of the public against sworn and non-sworn Cleveland Division of Police employees. The Office of Professional Standards (OPS) is an independent agency within the City of Cleveland Department of Public Safety and is composed of civilian employees only.