The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB)—New York City’s independent police oversight agency—is empowered to receive, investigate, make findings, prosecute and recommend action on complaints against New York City police officers that allege the use of excessive force, abuse of authority, discourtesy or offensive language. The Board’s investigations are conducted in an impartial fashion by the Board’s investigative staff, which is comprised entirely of civilian employees. The CCRB receives and investigates approximately 5,000 complaints each year. Learn more at www.nyc.gov/ccrb.