City of Cleveland Seeks Applications for 7 Members to Join Community Police Commission

Application period closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 17

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Cleveland - The City of Cleveland is now seeking applications for the Community Police Commission (CPC) for seven commissioners to join the CPC in December when current terms expire. Eligible applicants must be City of Cleveland residents. Those who are interested have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 17, to apply.

"The Community Police Commission gives Cleveland residents a direct role in shaping the future of policing and advancing accountability, transparency, and trust within our community," said Mayor Justin M. Bibb. "We are looking for applicants who reflect the diversity, experiences, and perspectives of our neighborhoods and who are committed to helping us create a stronger relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. I encourage residents from every neighborhood to apply and help ensure that community voices remain at the center of this important work."

Once the application period closes, all applications will first be screened for eligibility prescribed by the Charter and then rigorously evaluated to determine the strongest candidates to move forward for interviews. In an effort to be transparent, all candidate interviews will be made available to the community via livestream and will be recorded. The City, with input from community stakeholders, will make recommendations to the mayor, who will select seven nominees to be sent to the Mayor's Appointments Committee and City Council for final approval. The candidates will also undergo background checks before being sworn in.

HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

• Online: Complete the application on the City's website.
• In-Person: Download and fill out the application form. Once complete, you can submit it via:
  • Hand-Delivery at City Hall: Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at a drop-off box at the security desk upon entering 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114.
    • NOTE: The deadline to submit using this method is 4:29 p.m. on Friday, July 17.
• U.S. Mail: Send a completed application, with the envelope and postmark date on or before July 17, 2026, to:
  • Attn: CPC Selection Committee
  • Office of the Mayor, Room 202
  • Cleveland City Hall
  • 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

The 13-member Commission was established in November 2021 when Cleveland voters passed Issue 24. Under the Charter, the CPC is "an independent municipal commission… [who] will respond to community needs and concerns regarding regulation of the City's police force and community-police relations…" All applicants should closely review Charter Section 115-5, which outlines the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the CPC and the eligibility criteria to serve on the Commission.

The mayor seeks to fill the seven terms that are set to expire in December. The seven individuals selected to fill the expiring terms will serve four-year terms ending in December 2030. Current commissioners whose terms will expire may be considered for reappointment if they choose to apply.