All complaints of excessive force will automatically be referred from the Internal Affairs Unit in the Police Department to the Police Civilian Review Board for review and investigation.
Persons may request an investigation of complaints not involving excessive force by submitting a request to the Police Civilian Review Board. Such a request must be filed within four business days of filing a complaint with Internal Affairs.
Complaints must first be filed with the Internal Affairs Unit at the Police Department before the Police Civilian Review Board has jurisdiction. The phone number for Internal Affairs is 799-3351.
The Board may audit and/or investigate cases other than excessive force at the Board’s discretion.
The Board will make a recommendation, based on its independent investigation, to the Police Chief.
The Police Civilian Review Board is advisory to the Police Chief. The Police Chief retains all authority regarding disciplinary action and/or training.