Know Your Rights, Know Your Board: Empowering Communities Through Police Accountability
Welcome to the South Bend, Indiana Community Police Review Board (CPRB). Our main goal is to build trust and transparency between the South Bend Police Department and the community. Upholding fairness and protecting the rights of all individuals is fundamental to our mission.
The CPRB thoroughly investigates all complaints against police officers with impartiality, aiming to enhance accountability and strengthen public confidence in law enforcement. We are committed to empowering residents by providing them with essential resources and assistance to help build a safer and fairer community for all.
Please take a moment to explore our website to understand your rights, familiarize yourself with the complaint process, and discover how you can play an active role in shaping South Bend into a more resilient and accountable city for everyone.
Provide a systematic means of improving police-community interactions continuously, fostering a more harmonious and understanding relationship.
Provide an independent process for reviewing and appealing formal citizen complaints.
Add a citizen perspective to the evaluation of these formal complaints.
Contribute to timely, fair, and objective review of formal citizen complaints.
Provide fair and equal treatment to both community members and police officers, ensuring a balanced and just review process.
Citizens interested in serving on the Community Police Review Board should complete the application via the link below. The application process involves filling out the form, providing any necessary documentation, and possibly attending an interview.
