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.
For Public Comment
We are publishing the bylaws for the Community Police Review Board here for public review and comment during our meeting on March 27. Please take a moment to review them; we look forward to hearing your thoughts at the meeting.
2024 Annual Report of the Community Police Review Office
The South Bend Community Police Review Office is pleased to present its 2024 Annual Report. This report offers a clear overview of our efforts to promote accountability, foster trust between law enforcement and the community, and ensure fair and impartial reviews of civilian complaints.
Key highlights include case statistics, policy recommendations, community outreach initiatives, and updates on our collaboration with the South Bend Police Department. We encourage all residents to explore the report and join us in our commitment to continuous improvement and public safety for everyone.
Provide a systematic means of continuously improving police-community interactions, 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.
