The Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) publishes information related to policing and public safety for residents. These bulletins provide information and resources so that the public can be better informed. Residents who want to learn more or share their opinions can do so at CPOC meetings.
The commission and the Police Department encourage comments and discussion regarding police interactions, the contents of the bulletins, and future bulletin topics. If there are topics you wish to have explained please feel free to reach out to the CPOC by email at cpoc@phila.gov or phone at (215) 685-0891.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAC information bulletin on disorderly conduct PDF | Police Advisory Commission bulletin about policies related to disorderly conduct. | February 7, 2018 | |
| PAC information bulletin on search warrants PDF | Police Advisory Commission bulletin that provides information about search warrants. | February 7, 2018 | |
| PAC information bulletin on Live Stop program PDF | Police Advisory Commission bulletin about the Live Stop program. | February 7, 2018 | |
| PAC information bulletin on landlord tenant disputes PDF | Police Advisory Commission bulletin about rights and responsibilities in landlord-tenant disputes. | February 7, 2018 | |
| PAC information bulletin on domestic abuse PDF | Police Advisory Commission bulletin about domestic abuse resources and policies. | February 7, 2018 | |
| PAC information bulletin on detainee and prisoner constraints PDF | Police Advisory Commission bulletin about policies related to detaining suspects and prisoners. | February 7, 2018 | |
| PAC information bulletin on placement of children in defendant’s custody PDF | Police Advisory Commission bulletin on the placement of children in defendant custody. | February 7, 2018 | |
| Arbitration Infographic | Graphic showing Arbitration Process of Philadelphia Police Department. | December 10, 2019 | |
| SWAT and Warrant Service Infographic | A graphic showing the process of how S.W.A.T. serves a warrant. | December 10, 2019 | |
| COVID-19 What to expect when reporting bias incidents flyer (with translations) PDF | Flyer on what to expect when reporting anti-Asian and bias incidents to the Philadelphia Police Department. Document includes translations in various languages. | March 19, 2021 | |
| PAC demonstration flyer PDF | A flyer describing oversight and accountability practices regarding police during demonstrations. | June 30, 2020 | |
| PAC Guidelines for Protest Monitoring PDF | Guidelines from PAC to police monitoring protests. | June 30, 2020 | |
| Walter Wallace PAC Statement PDF | PAC press statement on the shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. | October 27, 2020 | |
| Officer involved shooting investigations infographic | A graphic detailing how officer involved shootings are investigated in Philadelphia | October 27, 2020 | |
| OIS HartandJasper Press Release PDF | PPD Press Release | November 13, 2020 | |
| PAC Ballot Measure-CPOC Release PDF | PAC Press Release on Ballot Question No. 3 - CPOC | November 16, 2020 | |
| CPOC SQF Townhall Presentation August 2022 Final Slides PDF | Slide deck from the CPOC August 2022 Townhall event covering key points and concerns with the calls for expanding stop, question, and frisk in Philadelphia. | August 19, 2022 |
