Pasadena Police motorcycle (Photo – @pasadenapd)
In October 2020, the Pasadena City Council established a Civilian Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) by ordinance.
By News Desk
The purpose of the Commission is to enhance, develop, and strengthen community-police relations, and review and make recommendations regarding the ongoing operations of the Police Department to the Chief of Police, City Manager, and/or City Council.
The City of Pasadena is now accepting applications for the initial nominations for appointment to the Commission, with appointments to occur in the coming weeks. Applications for those interested in serving as a Commission Member are available online.
The Commission will be composed of 11 members, with each City Councilmember nominating one (for a total of eight), and three members nominated from community-based organizations. No later than 90 days after appointment to the Commission, Commissioners must participate in a ride-along with the Pasadena Police Department, and receive 30 hours of training in relevant subject matter areas. Further information about the qualifications and duties of commissioners can be found at Pasadena Municipal Code, Chapter 2.60.
For questions, additional information, or to be sent an application by mail, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (626) 744-4333.
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