Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Philadelphia - PA Documenters Team

Note-taking by Janice Tosto

CPOC did not receive the $730,000 budget increase it requested. Instead, it was given permanent authorization to move funds from Class 200 (for consultants) to Class 100, which will enable CPOC to hire some additional staff.

Audio by Kayla Popik

Citizens Police Oversight Commission Audio June 12 2025

Agency Information

Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission

Civilian oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department.

The mission of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) is to serve the community by helping to improve the relationship between the police and the community.

CPOC:

  • Analyzes the policies, practices, and customs of the Philadelphia Police Department
  • Reviews police department policies and procedures
  • Holds public meetings to discuss issues around police matters
  • Provides recommendations on how to improve the police department with the mayor, city managing director, and 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 U.S., visit nacole.org.

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