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This document was compiled as a high level review of agencies, it is not intended to be a detailed analysis or reflective of an all encompassing comparison. * Unfettered access- the ability to review police personnel files or other relevant documents to conduct work defined under the respective board/commission or auditor’s scope of work. * *Citizen Board Component -having a group of residents who constitute a board or commission involved with reviewing public safety operations. Police Commissions and Review Agencies Description Subpoena Powers Investigative Powers Unfettered access* Reviews Process May recommend policy changes Citizen Board Component** 1. City of Anaheim-Public Safety Board (pilot) Professional staff (External Auditor) monitors Internal Affairs investigations, responds to scene of OIS/use of force and monitors ongoing and completed investigations. Board and professional staff may make policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Internal Affairs investigates, external auditor rolls out to OIS/use of force scenes and monitors X Only staff, not citizen component X X X 2. Berkeley- Police Review Commission Professional staff investigates in addition to Internal Affairs. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X X Professional investigator, not citizens X Only staff, not citizen component X X X 3. BART Office of the Independent Police Auditor and Citizen Review Board Professional staff (External Auditor) investigates complaints made directly to the office, monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Professional auditor, not citizens X Only staff, not citizen component X X X 4. City of Burbank-Office of Independent Review and Police Commission Professional staff (External Auditor) monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Internal Affairs investigates, external auditor reviews, does not roll to scenes X Only staff, not citizen component X X X 5. Claremont Police Advisory Commission Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. Commission was not created as an oversight body. X X 6. Davis- Independent Police Auditor/Ombudsman Professional staff (External Auditor) monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Makes policy recommendations. X X 7. City of Fresno, Office of Independent Review Professional staff (External Auditor) monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X X X 8. Inglewood-Citizen Police Oversight Commission Internal Affairs conducts investigations. Citizen commission reviews and makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Internal Affairs investigates, citizens do not X Only staff, not citizen component X X X 9. Long Beach –Citizen Police Complaint Commission Professional staff (Executive Director) monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Utilizes a professional investigator to conduct additional investigations (after IA) if necessary. Makes policy X X Professional investigator, not citizens X Only staff, not citizen X X X ---PAGE BREAK--- This document was compiled as a high level review of agencies, it is not intended to be a detailed analysis or reflective of an all encompassing comparison. * Unfettered access- the ability to review police personnel files or other relevant documents to conduct work defined under the respective board/commission or auditor’s scope of work. * *Citizen Board Component -having a group of residents who constitute a board or commission involved with reviewing public safety operations. Police Commissions and Review Agencies Description Subpoena Powers Investigative Powers Unfettered access* Reviews Process May recommend policy changes Citizen Board Component** recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. component 10. Los Angeles (City) Office of the Inspector General Professional staff (Inspector General) audits and monitors LAPD Internal Affairs investigations. Utilizes professional investigators to conduct additional investigations (after IA), if necessary. Makes policy recommendations. X X X Only staff, not citizen component X X 11. Los Angeles Sheriff’s- Office of Independent Review Professional staff (External Auditor) monitors Internal Affairs investigations, responds to scene of OIS/use of force and monitors ongoing and completed investigations. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Internal Affairs investigates, external auditor rolls out to OIS/use of force scenes and monitors X X X 12. Oakland-Citizens’ Police Review Board Professional staff investigates and makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X X Professional investigator, not citizens X Only staff, not citizen component X X X 13. Orange County Sheriff’s- Office of Independent Review Professional staff (External Auditor) monitors Internal Affairs investigations, responds to scene of OIS/use of force and monitors ongoing and completed investigations. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Internal Affairs investigates, external auditor rolls out to OIS/use of force scenes and monitors X X X 14. Palo Alto-Independent Police Auditor-Office of Independent Review Professional staff (External Auditor) monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Makes policy recommendations. X Internal Affairs investigates, external auditor reviews, does not roll to scenes X X X 15. Richmond Police Commission Professional staff monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Utilizes professional investigator to conduct additional investigations (after IA) if necessary. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Professional investigator, not citizens X X X 16. Riverside –Community Police Review Commission Professional staff monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Utilizes professional investigator to conduct additional investigations (after IA), if necessary. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and X X Professional investigator, not citizens X X X ---PAGE BREAK--- This document was compiled as a high level review of agencies, it is not intended to be a detailed analysis or reflective of an all encompassing comparison. * Unfettered access- the ability to review police personnel files or other relevant documents to conduct work defined under the respective board/commission or auditor’s scope of work. * *Citizen Board Component -having a group of residents who constitute a board or commission involved with reviewing public safety operations. Police Commissions and Review Agencies Description Subpoena Powers Investigative Powers Unfettered access* Reviews Process May recommend policy changes Citizen Board Component** public safety. 17. Sacramento-Office of Public Safety Accountability Complaint Process Professional staff monitors Internal Affairs investigations of police officers and fire personnel, may independently investigate matters. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X X X X 18. City of San Diego Citizens Review Board on Police Practices (CRB) Internal Affairs conducts investigations, findings presented to a subcommittee from the citizen review board. Citizen commission reviews subcommittee information and makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Internal Affairs investigates, citizens do not X Only staff, not citizen component X X X 19. County of San Diego Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) Professional staff (Executive Director) investigates complaints against Sheriff’s deputies or Probation officers, in additional to Internal Affairs. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X X Professional investigator, not citizens X Only staff, not citizen component X X X 20. San Francisco Office of Citizen Complaints Professional staff investigates and make policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X X X 21. City of San Jose Office of the Independent Police Auditor Professional staff (External Auditor) audits all Internal Affairs investigations. Makes policy recommendations. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X X X 22. City of Santa Cruz Independent Police Auditor Professional staff (External Auditor) monitors Internal Affairs investigations. Auditor conducts investigations (after IA) if necessary. Makes policy recommendations. X X X 23. Tulare-Citizen Complaint Review Board Internal Affairs conducts investigations. Citizen commission reviews. Serves as a conduit between the public and public safety. X Internal Affairs investigates, citizens do not X X