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The City of Seattle Community Police Commission (CPC) was mandated under the Consent Decree to provide community input on needed reforms. The City of Seattle established the CPC by ordinance and it began work in 2013. Under landmark Accountability Legislation adopted in 2017, the CPC was made permanent, its scope of responsibilities and authority broadened, and the number of Commissioners increased. While it continues to be responsible for its obligations related to the Consent Decree, it now is mandated to also provide ongoing, community-based oversight of SPD and the police accountability system.

There are three parts to the accountability system and they all work together in different ways to promote effective, constitutional policing. The partners include  (OPA) Office of Police Accountability, (OIG)  Office of the Inspector General and the (CPC) Community Police Commission. Together, these partners are mandated to offer critical analysis and advice to the City Council, Mayor, City Attorney, and each other, while also making policy recommendations and engaging in collaborative conversations with the Seattle Police Department.