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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCPRB April-June 2025 Quarterly Report n (i) 0 4 hij0 :--/ 1-11 ›, rill( ECij � till n 8.-05 OF)-4 En rT)i .i.i H 0 H 1 H Ai x �a� Z -n 1).1\TFVICI • (TJ < rim] ,..,,,,,,,t71 03 r,..ii b...) H -,,Ais m © It-'1 Z o Ni.) uiill< Filed in Clerk's Office J U L 1 4 2025 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN O�y0UTH,. � City of South Bend W�\ _,L Community Police Review Office 1865 Community Police Review Office Quarterly Report April - June 2025 Introduction: A Milestone for Civilian Oversight The Community Police Review Office (CPRO) continues to advance its mission of fostering transparency, accountability, and community trust across South Bend. This quarter, the Office implemented a more direct and personal outreach strategy, meeting residents where they are and ensuring they know their voices matter in the oversight process. As one of only a handful of cities in Indiana—and nationally—offering community-led civilian oversight, South Bend's model is unprecedented. The Community Police Review Board enables everyday residents to review police complaint findings and contribute a civilian perspective to investigations. This system may not be perfect, but it gives South Bend an essential layer of accountability that deserves to be celebrated and supported. WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD? We are NOT POLICE OFFICERS. • P We are NOT LAWYERS We are NOT PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS We are concerned and dedicated community \•r4. members—your neighbors, coworkers,and �,, �'. r , fellow residents—committed to ensuring ',9 %` _ .- 'V- your voice is heard in police oversight. °l '` `. Provide a civilian perspective on policing in South Bend ' • Ensure oversight that reflects the lived experiences of everyday citizens . Strengthen accountability through a system of checks and balances to review investigations and ensure concerns are taken seriously. Learn more or file a complaint or commendation today: southbendin.gov/board/community-police-review-board/ CPRO Quarterly Report Page 1 $013T1-I 84. � � City of South Bend X vim- x � Community Police Review Office 1865 Community Police Review Office Quarterly Report April - June 2025 Public Engagement Summary This quarter, the CPRO shifted from the"Mobile Office Friday" approach to a proactive, face-to -face outreach strategy, with significant success: Downtown Business Outreach The Director visited every business along Michigan Street in Downtown South Bend, engaging owners, employees, and patrons. Informational materials were distributed and posted, and conversations emphasized how community members can file complaints or commendations directly through the CPRO. Apartment Complex Engagement Outreach expanded to residential areas, including The Robertsons' Apartments, to connect with residents and ensure access to oversight resources in diverse community settings. Faith-Based Engagement Multiple churches were visited this quarter, including: • Kingdom Impact Christian Cultural Church • That Church Downtown • South Gate Church These engagements allowed for one-on-one conversations with congregants about the complaint process and the importance of community participation in oversight. CPRO Quarterly Report Page 2 . :5 SouTH, Cityof South Bend w ra �'%-:r:A`E - ,� Community Police Review Office x 186, Community Police Review Office Quarterly Report April - June 2025 Digital Outreach Campaign To complement in-person efforts, the CPRO launched a targeted online outreach campaign aimed at increasing public awareness of civilian oversight and the complaint process. Social Media Impact This Quarter: • Facebook - 453 participants actively engaging with posts and updates • Linkedln - Access to 9,310 followers through professional network outreach These platforms now serve as vital tools for promoting transparency and sharing complaint procedures, case summaries, and community events. YOU CAN FILE YOUR WHY FILE A YOU CAN FILE A CO ' PLAINT OR COMPLAINT WITH THE COMPLAINT OR CO .. ;_.. , !ATIO COMMUNITY POLICE COMMENDATION ABOUT THE SOUTH BEND ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT REVIEW OFFICE? ABOUT THE SOUTH BEND WITH THE Filing your complaint at the Community Police POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY POLICE Review Office instead of the South Bend WITH THE REVIEW OFFICE Police Department can offer: ---, -A welcoming,independent environment C O M M UNIT Y 202 S. MICHIGAN ST.. , An easier processes for submitting a complaint POLICE SUITE 801 -Focused on systemic change SOUTH BEND,IN 46601 - REVIEW '' a.. :a COMMUNITY o 574-235-9355 i'��rao= POLICE OFFICE p3*:;p . �'` REVIEW OFFICE p, ;p 202 S.Michigan St. • 7: .e., Suite 801 I 202 SOUTH MICHIGAN ST.,8TH FLOOR ��' ] 8th Floor CIrm SOUTH BEND.IN 46601 ❑� 4 574-235-9355 574-235-9355 CPRO Quarterly Report Page 3 SpUTH 8. �� City of South Bend fa 1'h:ACE _-x; Community Police Review Office 1865 Community Police Review Office Quarterly Report April - June 2025 During Q2, the CPRO received one complaint and zero commendations. • None were forwarded to SBPD, and none are under review. Each case was processed in accordance with Ordinance No. 10721-20, ensuring fairness, integrity, and procedural justice. Looking Ahead: Expanding Our Impact The CPRO is committed to sustaining momentum into the next quarter with plans for: • Neighborhood Listening Sessions in targeted districts • Continued partnership with churches, libraries, and community organizations Enhanced digital campaigns to expand community reach This work represents a significant step forward in ensuring that every resident of South Bend has a voice in shaping public safety and holding systems accountable. Learn more or file a complaint or commendation today: https://southbendin.gov/board/community-police-review-board/ SUBMIT YOUR COMPLAINTS OR COMMENDATIONS 00 Phone Number(574)235-9355 I Email CPRB5YSouthBendlN.gov l Website Your voice matters in South Bend.Filling your NEW OTHER complaint or commendation with the ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE Community Police Review Office ensures At least community The Police Department your concerns involve community members. members can have does their investigation input and say. on their own with no community input. THIS SYSTEM MAY NOT BE PERFECT YET, BUT ITS FAR BETTER THAN NO SYSTEM AT ALL Work with the Community Police Review Office and Board to actively involve the South Bend community in police oversight.Exciting opportunities for collaboration and improvement await! CPRO Quarterly Report Page 4