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Since the 1950s, when civilian oversight was first implemented in some American police departments, its <br />use has grown and a variety of new forms have developed. Established to improve community relations, <br />enhance transparency and increase accountability, all of these programs have the ultimate goal of improving <br />the quality of local policing and thereby increasing public safety. To develop a better understanding <br />of oversight programs in their various forms, how they have evolved over time, and the challenges to <br />implementing them, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) collaborated <br />with the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) to conduct a survey of MCCA member agencies. This <br />publication discusses the results of that survey and the outcome of the round table held to discuss it. In <br />doing so, it provides an overview of civilian oversight in major city police agencies. <br />rts 1 jy,r <br />