Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission

05/29/2026

Last night CPOC caught up with Mayor Cherelle L. Parker after her recent Budget Town Hall Meetings! We also spread awareness to the Port Richmond community about the services CPOC provides.

05/29/2026

The Excitement is building!!

CPOC Oversight Fest is approaching and we can’t wait!

Tuesday, June 9th
4:30 – 7:30 PM
Clark Park

Live music. Live entertainment. Good vibes. Free food. Even better people. Come out and feel it for yourself.

Tag someone who NEEDS to be there

05/28/2026

TONIGHT! Join us to learn about Police Oversight in Philadelphia. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6 PM on zoom.

Tonight's Agedna includes:
The Deputy Desk
Updates from the Executive Director and staff.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85491781211?pwd=o6pExanYP1YrivpdVqLS6mEFVjj6L1.1

05/27/2026

Last night CPOC hosted Autism Toolbox Training at the Mayfair Recreation Center. The training consisted of practical tools to help individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and caregivers, navigate interactions with law enforcement with great confidence and safety. Be on the look for more this year in other parts of the Philadelphia!

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

CPOC offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026.

05/24/2026

There was a police shooting yesterday morning, May 23, 2026, on the 2800 block of D Street. Our investigators responded to the scene to review and monitor. We will continue to monitor the situation as more information becomes available.

05/20/2026

DON'T FORGET!

CPOC is hosting a free community training you won't want to miss.

Autism Toolbox Training, with Jamiel Owens & Cheryl Stehle, will walk you through practical tools to help individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and caregivers navigate law enforcement interactions with confidence and safety.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Mayfair Recreation Center
2990 St. Vincent St, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Free food
Sensory kit giveaways
Quiet room available
Open to civilian community members and their families.

Register: https://forms.gle/Ffk9qhgwQDXSp8Br9

05/15/2026

A perfect day to join the Mayor’s Office of Muslim Engagement’s Muslim Connect: Resources & Marketplace at City Hall! The whole event is a two-day, Muslim-led community gathering that brings together faith, civic engagement, and local economic opportunity in Philadelphia.

05/14/2026

Show up and show out, Philly! We hope to see you at CPOC Oversight Fest at Clark Park on Tuesday, June 9th from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The event includes local food, resources, LIVE music, artists, and kid-fun activities.

05/12/2026

Two more weeks until the Autism Toolbox Training at Mayfair Rec Center!

Register: https://forms.gle/1z5gQBUh4YoKQ5kx6

Join the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) for an important community training with Jamiel Owens and Cheryl Stehle, creators of Autism Toolbox Training. They'll share practical tools to help individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and caregivers, navigate interactions with law enforcement with greater confidence and safety.

When:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6 PM - 8:30 PM
Where:
Mayfair Recreation Center
2990 St. Vincent Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149
What:
•Free food
•Sensory kit giveaways
•Quiet room available during event

This event is for civilian community members and their families.

Register for this event: https://forms.gle/Ffk9qhgwQDXSp8Br9