About the Community Police Review Office

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

Community Police Review Board Final Public Dispositions

View the Community Police Review Board Bylaws.

View Resolution No. 01-2024 – Establishing The Policy By Which Members of the Board May Participate in Electronic Means of Communication

View Community Police Review Board Office Policies and Procedures

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

View 2026 meeting agendas, minutes, recordings, and documents

View full list of meeting agendas and minutes.

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.

View 2025 Reports

View the 2024 Annual Report

Submit a Complaint

Click here to submit your complaint to the CPRB.

Submit a Commendation

Click here to submit your commendation to the CPRB.

Meetings and Events

Join the Community Police Review Board

The purpose and aim of the Board are to:

• 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.

Apply for the Community Police Review Board