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Three seats on the Pasadena Community Police Oversight Commission will soon be available, and the City is inviting community-based organizations to nominate individuals to serve as commissioners.
By News Desk
In October 2020, the Pasadena City Council established the Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) through an ordinance. The commission’s goal is to strengthen community-police relations and provide oversight by reviewing the operations of the Pasadena Police Department, offering recommendations to the Chief of Police, City Manager, and/or City Council.
The CPOC is made up of 11 members. The Mayor and each City Council member nominate one member (for a total of eight), while three members are nominated by community-based organizations. The term for the three community-nominated positions will expire on June 30, 2025. At that time, the City Council will appoint three new members, nominated by community-based organizations. These appointments will be for three-year terms, set to expire on June 30, 2028.
Community-based organizations are invited to nominate individuals for these positions. To apply, interested candidates must submit an application by 5:30 pm on Monday, May 12, 2025. Applications will be forwarded to the City Council for review. Candidates must be endorsed by a community-based organization and include the endorsement in their supplemental application by the May 12 deadline.
New commissioners must complete a ride-along with the Pasadena Police Department and undergo 30 hours of relevant training within 90 days of their appointment. (Further information about the qualifications, training requirements, and duties of commissioners can be found in the Pasadena Municipal Code, Chapter 2.60).
For questions or additional information, contact the City Attorney’s Office Oversight Commission Support Division at (626) 744-7888 or CPOC@cityofpasadena.net.
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