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Citizens Police Oversight Commission

Striving for accountability, transparency, and equity through civilian oversight of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Citizens Police Oversight Commission

What we do

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) oversees and investigates the conduct, policies, and practices of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD).

The commission works to:

  • Increase the transparency and accountability of the PPD.
  • Improve police conduct.
  • Enhance the quality of internal investigations.
  • Improve the relationship between the community and the police department.

We provide recommendations on how to improve the police department to the mayor, the managing director, and the 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 United States, visit NACOLE.

Connect

Address
2401 Walnut St.
Suite 602
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email cpoc@phila.gov
Phone
Social

Our programs

Events

  • Feb
    18
    Police Board of Inquiry CAP - Public Hearing
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    400 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

    Police Board of Inquiry CAP - Public Hearing

    February 18, 2026
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    400 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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    Each hearing relates to an individual complaint of police misconduct made by a member of the public. 

    Civilians who wish to attend should:
    1. Call 215-686-3281 in advance to confirm the hearing is still as scheduled.
    2. Enter through the Broad Street Entrance.
    3. Security will contact PBI who give permission on access.
    4. If admitted for a CAP PBI Hearing, civilians will be escorted to Room M:013 by a PBI Officer.

    Contact PBI for disability accommodations, or interpretation at 215-686-3281 
  • Feb
    25
    Black History Month Celebration
    6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
    Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 Judson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA

    Black History Month Celebration

    February 25, 2026
    6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, 3 hours
    Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs, 1936 Judson St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
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    Join us for an evening of fun, culture, and community!

    Enjoy games for all ages, the announcement of our Black History Month essay contest winners, special performances by This Generation Gospel Choir, and Tyehimbah African Drum & Dance Ensemble.

    Free food and giveaways provided!

    Come celebrate Black history and excellence with us! 
  • Feb
    26
    Police Board of Inquiry CAP - Public Hearing
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    400 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

    Police Board of Inquiry CAP - Public Hearing

    February 26, 2026
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    400 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
    map
    Each hearing relates to an individual complaint of police misconduct made by a member of the public. 

    Civilians who wish to attend should:
    1. Call 215-686-3281 in advance to confirm the hearing is still as scheduled.
    2. Enter through the Broad Street Entrance.
    3. Security will contact PBI who give permission on access.
    4. If admitted for a CAP PBI Hearing, civilians will be escorted to Room M:013 by a PBI Officer.

    Contact PBI for disability accommodations, or interpretation at 215-686-3281 

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