There will be within and report to the Civilian Police Review Board an Office of Professional Standards, consisting of investigators appointed by the Board. The Board may appoint the Office's Administrator, in conformity with the Charter's civil-service provisions. The Office's Administrator may not be a current or former Cleveland police officer or Division of Police employee.
The Office of Professional Standards will not be under the direction and control of the executive head of the police force and the Chief of Police, and will report to the Board. The Chief, police force, and executive head of the police force must provide all assistance that the Board and Office of Professional Standards request to enable the Board and Office to carry out their duties. This includes prompt production of all information and records requested, in no case in more than 30 days.
(Effective November 2, 2021)