2011 Annual Report final - City of Pittsburgh
2011 Annual Report final - City of Pittsburgh
2011 Annual Report final - City of Pittsburgh
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Notice <strong>of</strong> Right to File a Complaint(Ordinance No. 21, paragraph 21 dated October 20, <strong>2011</strong>)118Members <strong>of</strong> the public have the right to file a complaint concerning police conduct. The complaints canbe filed electronically, by facsimile, letter, by telephone or in person.Complaints may be filed at:The Office <strong>of</strong> Municipal Investigationshttp://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/omi/The Office <strong>of</strong> Municipal Investigations (OMI) is responsible for coordinating the receipt, analysis andinvestigation <strong>of</strong> citizen complaints <strong>of</strong> civil and/or criminal misconduct alleged against employees <strong>of</strong> the<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong>.This includes uniformed personnel such as Fire , Police, Emergency Medical Services, and BuildingInspection employees. OMI is a fact finder and does not make disciplinary recommendations ordecisions. Its findings are referred to the Director <strong>of</strong> the Department in which the employeeworks. OMI relies on <strong>City</strong> work rules, union contracts, Civil Service regulations, <strong>City</strong> Code, and Statelaws to define illegal and inappropriate conduct. It is OMI's responsibility to insure that all citizencomplaints receive fair, accurate, thorough and timely investigations.2608 Penn Avenue<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, PA 15222Phone: 412-255-2804 Fax: 412-255-2952The Citizens’ Police Review Boardhttp://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cprb/Office Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.24 Hour Answering SystemThe Citizen Police Review Board (CPRB) is an independent agency set up to investigate citizencomplaints about improper police conduct. The CPRB was created by voter referendum, and its rulesare governed by Title Six, Article VI <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> Code.The CPRB is made up <strong>of</strong> seven unpaid board members appointed by <strong>City</strong> Council and theMayor. Board members serve a four-year term. While serving, they oversee all aspects <strong>of</strong> complainthandling: from initial review to public hearings and meetings to recommendations, if applicable.The CPRB can only investigate complaints related to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pittsburgh</strong> Bureau <strong>of</strong> Police and any<strong>of</strong>ficer there<strong>of</strong>. The CPRB does not handle complaints about Fire, Emergency Medical Services,Building Inspection employees, or any other department, bureau, or division within the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Pittsburgh</strong>.Citizen Police Review Board816 5th Avenue, Suite 400<strong>Pittsburgh</strong>, PA 15219Phone: (412) 765-8023Fax: (412) 765-8059Confidential Tip Line: 412-255-CPRB (412-255-2772)
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