On Thursday, April 28, 2022, Philadelphia City Council voted to approve and seat the proposed commissioners who will make up the Citizens Police Oversight Commission. Each commissioner represents a different police district in Philadelphia and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to CPOC. As the build out of this new agency continues, CPOC is ready to deliver service in Philadelphia! In addition to these 9 commissioners, CPOC has full time staff who are available to take complaints against police, answer questions, and help you navigate policing in Philadelphia. CPOC staff are conducting the work of police oversight by overseeing the PPD discipline process, reviewing PPD policies, attending and hosting community events, auditing, and monitoring police complaint investigations, and more.  Stay tuned and come check us out in the coming weeks there is a whole lot more on the way.

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Elder Melanie DeBouse on Poverty in her Philadelphia Church Community.

Elder Melanie Debouse describes why it is time for change in the City of Brotherly Love…

The Community Leader Award is awarded to leaders who make a significant contribution to their local community. Elder Melanie DeBouse has served the her local Philadelphia community for more than 50 years and continues to invest and provide quality education into the community.