Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board

The Citizens’ Police Oversight Board (CPOB) is composed of nine residents of Akron, Ohio. Three members are appointed by the City of Akron Mayor with the approval of the City Council, and the other six are appointed by a two-thirds majority vote of the City Council. Furthermore, no more than two members can come from the same ward.

The Citizens’ Police Oversight Board (CPOB) oversees the Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA) as well. The OIPA consists of three full-time staff members: the Independent Police Auditor, the Deputy Independent Police Auditor, and an Administrative Assistant. The OIPA conducts external and independent review of police practices in Akron, Ohio.