Take Action

The CPC needs your help to create a safer community and a police department more connected and responsive to the community and its expectations.

Attend a CPC meeting

Come see the CPC at work. Meetings are currently held the first and third Wednesday of each month. Click here for CPC meeting times, minutes, and agendas. To send your thoughts or comments, please email us at  OCPC@Seattle.gov.

Become a CPC commissioner

Commissioners with strong ties with community are what make the CPC what it is. Click here to find out more about commissioner responsibilities, application process, and qualifications. Stipends are available for those who face an economic barrier to serving on the Commission.

Active CPC Workgroups:

Police Practices

The Police Practices Workgroup examines SPD policy, practices, and training related to police interactions with the public. Specifically, it monitors, assess, and make recommendations, as appropriate, based on diverse and representative community perspectives, available data, and best practices. 

Members:

Tascha Johnson
Raven Nicole Tyler
Le’Jayah Washington
Mark Mullens


Behavioral Health Workgroup


The Behavioral Health Workgroup examines SPD policy, practices, and training related to community members in crisis. Specifically, it monitors, assess, and make recommendations, as appropriate, based on diverse and representative community perspectives, available data, and best practices. 

Members:

  • Erica Newman
  • Lynne Wilson
  • Lars Erickson
  • Anthony Gaedcke


Complainant Appeal Workgroup


The Complainant Appeal Workgroup is governed by Res 31753, which provides that the CPC will lead stakeholders in assessing the need for and developing a complainant appeal process that is consistent with employee due process rights, and provide any recommendations adopted by the stakeholder group to the Council for consideration.

Members:

  • Mary Ruffin
  • Jeremy Wood
  • Adrien Leavitt


State Legislative Affairs Workgroup


The State Legislative Affairs Workgroup is currently on hiatus as the 2023 session has ended. It will resume again over the summer to prepare for the 2024 session.

Here is CPC’s 2023 Statement of Legislative values and 2023 Legislative Priorities.

Members:

  • Suzette Dickerson
  • Joel Merkel