Community Police Oversight Commission

The CPOC is seeking community input on a proposed AI-assisted police report writing policy.  Share your thoughts and help shape the policy by completing the CPOC community survey on AI-assisted police report writing policy.

La CPOC solicita la opinión de la comunidad sobre una propuesta de política para la redacción de informes policiales con ayuda de la inteligencia artificial.  Comparte tu opinión y ayuda a dar forma a la política completando la encuesta comunitaria de la CPOC sobre la política de informes policiales con ayuda de inteligencia artificial.

Notices & Public Comments

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Purpose

The purpose of the Community Police Oversight 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.

CPOC News & Announcements

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Meeting Information

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Date:2nd Thursday of every month
Time:6:00 PM
Place:

Pasadena City Hall Council Chambers
100 N Garfield Ave. Room S249
Pasadena, CA 91109
Via Zoom:

https://cityofpasadena.net/cczoom

Telephone only dial-in: 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 161 482 446

For public comment, please fill out the online speaker card before the start of the agenda item you wish to speak on.
Via Live Stream with Captioning:https://www.pasadenamedia.org/
Or
cityofpasadena.net/commissions/agendas
(Public comment is not available via Live Stream)
Media:Archived Audio & Video Recordings
Notifications:

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Contact Information

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Staff Rep:Shannon Prior
sprior@cityofpasadena.net
Phone:(626) 744-7888
Mailing Address:City Attorney's Office
Attn: Oversight Commission Support Division
100 N. Garfield Ave., Room N-210
Pasadena, CA 91101

Commission Information

COMMISSION MEMBERS
NAMENOMINATING AUTHORITYTERM EXPIRES
Phillip J. ArgentoMayor6/30/26
Esprit Loren JonesDistrict 16/30/24
Selina HoDistrict 26/30/27
VacantDistrict 36/30/26
Teddy BedjakianDistrict 46/30/27
Raul IbanezDistrict 56/30/26
Paula Verrette, M.D.District 66/30/27
Lawrence LurveyDistrict 76/30/26
Latoya Patillo, ChairCommunity Based Organization6/30/28
Faisal RashidCommunity Based Organization6/30/28
Theodore (Ted) SmithCommunity Based Organization6/30/28
COMPOSITION AND TERMS

The CPOC includes 11 Pasadena residents: one nominated by the Mayor, one by each City Councilmember, and three by community organizations.

Initial Commission members were appointed to staggered terms of one, two, or three years. After these initial terms, all subsequent appointments are for three-year terms. A member may continue to serve until their successor is appointed.

Members who have served two consecutive terms are not eligible for reappointment until a two-year period has passed.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Rules and Regulations for the Community Police Advisory Commission was approved by the City Council on March 21, 2022, and amended on December 16, 2024, and August 25, 2025.

2025-08-25 CPOC - Updated Rules and Regulations

Further information about the Commission, including member qualifications, duties, and terms of commissioners, can be found at Pasadena Municipal Code, Chapter 2.60.

Independent Police Auditor

As part of the City's oversight program, the City contracted with an Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Teresa Magula of the OIR Group. The IPA serves as a best practices advisor to the Commission and has unimpeded access to all Police Department personnel complaints and investigations for auditing and reporting purposes, and reviews all categorical uses of force to assess whether the investigation into a use of force was complete, thorough, objective, and fair. Together with the Commission, the IPA recommends changes and additions to department policies, procedures, and officer training.

IPA and CPOC Recommendations Tracker

This tracker and dashboard monitor recommendations made by the Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) and the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) to the Pasadena Police Department (PPD).

Both the CPOC and the IPA operate independently from PPD. Their role is to review, analyze, and make recommendations. All recommendations are advisory only. This tracker is intended to help the public understand what recommendations have been made and how the PPD has responded over time.

Please note that some recommendations in this tracker were issued by independent experts before the CPOC and IPA were created. During that period, the City relied on external reviewers to assess critical incidents and the Police Department’s Use of Force policy.

Recommendations Tracker

Report a Police Complaint / Compliment

If you believe you have experienced or witnessed misconduct by a Pasadena Police Department (PPD) officer or employee, you have the right to file a complaint.

If you have had a positive experience with a Pasadena Police Department officer or employee, you may submit a compliment.

Your feedback helps identify areas for improvement, acknowledges exceptional service, and supports the Department’s commitment to effective community policing.

Police Complaint / Compliment Form (English / Spanish)

How to File a Complaint

Complaints can be submitted directly to the Pasadena Police Department. You may file a complaint:

  • Online through the Police Department's website by clicking the button above
  • In person at the Pasadena Police Department
  • By contacting the Professional Standards Unit at (626) 744-4505

Any member of the public may file a complaint regarding the conduct of a Police Department employee. Complaints may be submitted anonymously.

If you file a complaint in person, you will receive a copy of your signed statement at that time. For complaints submitted through other methods, a copy will be mailed to you.

You can also contact the Community Police Oversight Commission at cpoc@cityofpasadena.net or the Independent Police Auditor at info@OIRGroup.com if you need assistance with this process.

Requesting an Independent Review

Once your complaint is closed by the Pasadena Police Department (PPD), and if you are dissatisfied with how PPD handled your complaint, you may contact the Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) at cpoc@cityofpasadena.net to request a review by the Independent Police Auditor (IPA).

The standard complaint investigation process typically takes PPD between three and six months to complete, but more complex investigations or those requiring various levels of review may take longer. You can check the status of your complaint by contacting the Professional Standards Unit at (626) 744-4505

The IPA will review the Department's handling of the complaint investigation to determine whether it was complete, thorough, and fair. Where appropriate and as permitted by law, the IPA may provide feedback to the PPD, the complainant, and/or the CPOC. The IPA's review does not change the outcome of the complaint investigation but may help identify opportunities to improve investigative practices, policies, procedures, or Department operations.

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