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Citizens Police Oversight Commission

Striving for accountability, transparency, and equity through civilian oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Citizens Police Oversight Commission

What we do

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) oversees and investigates the conduct, policies, and practices of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD).

The commission works to:

  • Increase the transparency and accountability of the PPD.
  • Improve police conduct.
  • Enhance the quality of internal investigations.
  • Improve the relationship between the community and the police department.

We provide recommendations on how to improve the police department to the mayor, the managing director, and the police commissioner.

CPOC is a member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). For more information about police oversight around the United States, visit NACOLE.

Connect

Address
1515 Arch St.
11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email cpoc@phila.gov
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Our programs

Events

  • Oct
    24
    CPOC Commissioners' Public Meeting to Consider Removal Resolution of Commissioner Torres Thomas
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81232707425?pwd=bVVIVGZsSXBlNU03dnpURWNhK0FoZz09

    CPOC Commissioners' Public Meeting to Consider Removal Resolution of Commissioner Torres Thomas

    October 24, 2024
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 1 hour
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81232707425?pwd=bVVIVGZsSXBlNU03dnpURWNhK0FoZz09
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  • Nov
    12
    The Right To Drive: A Discussion on Traffic Stops, Profiling & Policing
    6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
    Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA

    The Right To Drive: A Discussion on Traffic Stops, Profiling & Policing

    November 12, 2024
    6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, 3 hours
    Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA
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    Join the Citizens Police Oversight Commission, our community partners and our speakers for an insightful discussion on race, policing and profiling.

    We’ll learn more about ways we can advocate for safer traffic encounters, and how our law enforcement agencies can commit to change.

    We’ll be joined by Ms. Valerie Castile, Founder of the Philando Castile Relief Foundation and the mother of Philando Castile, who was tragically killed by a Police Officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, Minneapolis. The Philando Castile Relief Foundation was created in his memory to provide immediate assistance to parents who are experiencing the loss of a loved one from gun violence.

    We’ll also be joined by Jacquelyn Carter, President of the Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops and the inventor of the “Not Reaching Pouch.” This revolutionary device, designed to enhance driver safety during traffic stops, affixes to your vehicle's air vent and holds all necessary documents requested by a police officer in clear view, eliminating the need for drivers to reach for them. We will have Not Reaching Pouches available for our attendees for FREE.

    Our amazing event will take place at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center. The center is located at 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127. Paid Parking is available in a spacious lot. The cost to park for the entirety of our event, is about $9. A delightful welcome reception begins at 6 PM! You do not want to miss this important national discussion! Feel free to bring your family and friends!




    CPOC holds a Community Town Hall on the third Tuesday of the month
    Meeting agendas, minutes, and other materials can be found on CPOC's website here:
    https://www.phila.gov/documents/citizens-police-oversight-commission-meeting-agendas-and-minutes/


    Meeting Zoom Link: 
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81455829830?pwd=b0x5NEtDVERoL1ozNWlvVW9FOXNWdz09

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