Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission

Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission Official Citizen Oversight Agency for the Philadelphia Police Department Please visit NACOLE for additional information about police oversight around the U.S.

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission is the official civilian oversight agency of the City of Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Police Department. The mission of the Commission is to improve the relationship between the police department and the community. The Commission conducts investigations of individual citizen complaints of police misconduct, and/or studies of police department policies,

procedures or practices. Findings and recommendations made by the Commission are forwarded directly to the Mayor, the City Managing Director and the Police Commissioner for their review and appropriate action. "Oversight is Public Safety"

City of Philadelphia
Citizens Police Oversight Commission
1515 Arch Street- 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-685-0891

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission is a member of NACOLE, the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement.

A few moments from our latest outreach efforts. Thank you to everyone who came out to connect, learn, and support one an...
07/31/2026

A few moments from our latest outreach efforts. Thank you to everyone who came out to connect, learn, and support one another.

HACE Centro de Block Party
Iriana DeJesus Community Block Party
18th District Town Hall
Philadelphia Vet Fest

Here is the August 2026 PBI CAP Schedule:8/198/248/26All start at 10 am.Civilians Who Wish To Attend Should:Enter throug...
07/28/2026

Here is the August 2026 PBI CAP Schedule:

8/19
8/24
8/26

All start at 10 am.
Civilians Who Wish To Attend Should:
Enter through the Broad Street Entrance.
Tell security that they are there for a PBI Hearing.

If you are waiting to attend a CAP you submitted, the Philadelphia Police Department will notify you by mail prior to the date.

Security will contact PBI who will give permission on access.
If admitted for a CAP PBI Hearing, civilians will be escorted to Room M:013 by a PBI Officer.

Philadelphia Police HQ - 400 North Broad Street, Phila, PA 19103

Call 215-686-3281 in advance to confirm hearings are on as scheduled.

The Mere Encounter Project is not slowing down. CPOC is working on this for the foreseeable future, and we need your hel...
07/27/2026

The Mere Encounter Project is not slowing down. CPOC is working on this for the foreseeable future, and we need your help. Have you been stopped by Philadelphia police and asked to lift your shirt, show your waistband, or explain what's in your bag — even when you weren't doing anything wrong? Do you know someone who went through something like this?

CPOC is speaking out about a pattern we’re hearing from community members, and we need YOUR story to help drive real accountability. Visit Phila.gov/FreeToLeave to complete the survey.

CPOC was thrilled to attend the 2026 Community Baby Shower presented by State Senator Sharif Street at Temple Health. Th...
07/20/2026

CPOC was thrilled to attend the 2026 Community Baby Shower presented by State Senator Sharif Street at Temple Health. The event featured interactive educational programs, information tables and counseling assistance on prenatal care. We spoke with various parents about safety and constitute services.

Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. Summer Night Lights Community Safety Forum was a memorable event where community members...
07/17/2026

Councilmember Jeffrey Young Jr. Summer Night Lights Community Safety Forum was a memorable event where community members advocated for their neighborhood and voiced their concerns about policing and public safety. It was an honor for CPOC to be part of the of this wonderful listening session.

07/15/2026

Have you been stopped by Philadelphia police and asked to lift your shirt, show your waistband, or explain what’s in your bag — even when you weren’t doing anything wrong?

CPOC is speaking out about a pattern we’re hearing from community members, and we need YOUR story to help drive real accountability. Visit Phila.gov/FreeToLeave to complete the survey.

Tonight, Wednesday, July 8, from 8 PM - 2 AM EST, CPOC’s online complaint portal will be down for maintenance. Please em...
07/08/2026

Tonight, Wednesday, July 8, from 8 PM - 2 AM EST, CPOC’s online complaint portal will be down for maintenance.

Please email [email protected] to file a complaint.

07/08/2026

Watch and learn from Senior Analyst Michael Tooley Jr. about body-worn camera usage and PPD policies.

Learn more about policies and procedures by reading the Policy and Practice Explainer: Body Worn Cameras -https://www.phila.gov/media/20260708091249/BWC-Policy-Explainer-2026.pdf

CPOC visited PPD's Recruit Class #420 yesterday to talk about community trust, accountability, and how we can work toge...
07/07/2026

CPOC visited PPD's Recruit Class #420 yesterday to talk about community trust, accountability, and how we can work together to close the gap between police and the people they serve.

Today we remember Philando Castile, who died on July 6, 2016. His life and his mother Valerie's tireless advocacy since ...
07/06/2026

Today we remember Philando Castile, who died on July 6, 2016. His life and his mother Valerie's tireless advocacy since then continue to drive the push for real police accountability.

Address

2401 Walnut Street Suite 602
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12156850891

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