Citizens' Police Oversight Board

Akron Citizens' Police Oversight Board
Criminal Justice

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. EDT

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166 S High St, Akron, Ohio 44308 Akron, OH 44308 (Directions)

Akron Municipal Building, City Council Chambers - 3rd floor

The Citizens’ Police Oversight Board provides external and independent overview of Akron policing practices. They also oversee the Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA). The OIPA will consist of 3 full-time employees including an Independent Police Auditor, a Deputy Independent Police Auditor, and an administrative staff member. The Board is made up of 9 Akron residents. Three board members are appointed by the Mayor with approval from City Council. The other 6 are appointed by a 2/3 majority of City Council. No more than two members can be from the same ward.

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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.

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