Division of Police

The Consent Decree requires a bias-free policing policy that incorporates previous recommendations developed by the Commission, and clear guidance to officers that biased policing, including detaining a motorist or pedestrian based solely on racial stereotypes, is prohibited. Feedback from the community is now being sought.

Clevelanders can learn about the Cleveland Police proposed new use of force policy, and share feedback with the Cleveland Division of Police and the Consent Decree process.

The City of Cleveland is applying for the Fiscal Year 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG): Local Solicitation. Those interested may email comments or suggestions related to this grant application. 

Mayor Frank G. Jackson and several City officials welcomed 65 new police vehicles. The vehicle purchase was part of $20 million dollars allotted to upgrade the City’s emergency response fleet. Vehicles include district cars, front line vehicles, sedans for the new NICE unit, unmarked vehicles and more.

Cleveland Care Calls is an automated telephone reassurance system being offered to Cleveland Senior Citizens by the Departments of Aging and Public Safety. Through this computerized system the senior receives a call, on the days they request, to check on their well-being. This program is available to all seniors and is especially ideal for those living alone.

The United States Department of Justice and the City of Cleveland have entered into an agreement to create widespread reforms and changes within the Cleveland Division of Police. There will be broad data collection regarding many of CDP’s activities, including its use of force and stop and search practices, and public reporting of that data on this website.

The City of Cleveland has announced the launch of a mass notification system that will provide critical emergency and non-emergency alerts to residents and visitors. The City encourages all residents, visitors, and businesses to sign up for the system known as CodeRED.