Take Action

The Community Police Commission (CPC) relies on community voices to help shape policy recommendations, oversight priorities, and advocacy efforts. There are several ways to stay involved and help inform our work.

Share Your Feedback: Community Survey

One of the primary ways the CPC gathers community feedback is through our Community Feedback Survey. Responses help inform our policy advocacy, oversight work, and recommendations to City leaders.

Take the Survey Here:

English: Here

Español: Aquí

中文 (Chinese): 这里

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Attend a CPC meeting

Community members are always welcome to attend CPC meetings and observe the Commission at work. Meetings are generally held on the first Wednesday of each month.

Click here for CPC meeting times, agendas, and minutes.

If you would like to share comments or questions with the CPC outside of a meeting, you can email us at OCPC@seattle.gov.

Become a CPC commissioner

Commissioners with strong community connections are central to the CPC’s work. Commissioners help elevate community perspectives, review police policies and practices, and shape oversight recommendations.

Click here to learn more about commissioner responsibilities, qualifications, and the application process.

Stipends are available for individuals who face economic barriers to serving on the Commission.

CPC Committees and Workgroups

Much of the CPC’s work happens through standing committees and workgroups. These groups are made up of Commissioners and supported by select CPC staff.

Police Practices Committee

Focuses on SPD policy, practices, and training related to police interactions with the public.

Members:

  • Jen Carl
  • Raven Nicole Tyler
  • Erica Newman
  • Anthony Gaedcke
  • Mark Mullens
  • Arlecier West

Governance Committee

Oversees internal CPC governance, operations, and leadership matters. CPC Co-Chairs serve as Co-Chairs of the Governance Committee.

Members:

  • Joel Merkel
  • Arlecier West
  • Tascha Johnson

Community Engagement Committee

Supports strategies for outreach, relationship-building, and engagement with communities across Seattle. 

Members:

  • Joseph Seia
  • Ken Nsimbi
  • Le’Jayah Washington
  • Jeremy Holmes
  • Rick Williams

Legislative Workgroup

Supports CPC policy priorities related to state legislation.

Members:

  • Joel Merkel
  • Tascha Johnson
  • Arlecier West
  • Le’Jayah Washington
  • Raven Nicole Tyler