CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Quick Links Subscribe Translate Services I Want To Departments POLICE REVIEW & ADVISORY BOARD Department Menu Services Contact The Police Review & Advisory Board provides a prompt, impartial and fair investigation of complaints brought by individuals against members of the Cambridge Police Department. The Police Review & Advisory Board was established by Cambridge City Ordinance in 1984 to: Provide for citizen participation in reviewing Police Department policies, practices, and procedures; Provide a prompt, impartial and fair investigation of complaints brought by individuals against members of the Cambridge Police Department; and Develop programs and strategies to promote positive police/community relations and to provide opportunities for expanded discussions, improved understanding, and innovative ways of resolving differences. Useful Documents & Resources Police Review Advisory Board Complaint Against a Police Officer Form [PDF] Police Review Advisory Board Complaint Against Police Officer - Spanish Version Police Review and Advisory Board Ordinance Rules and Regulations of the Police Review and Advisory Board NACOLE: The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement Website View Document Library Monthly Meetings The Board generally meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm at 51 Inman St., in the Second Floor Conference Room. Agendas are published on the Monday before the meeting. Click here to review the minutes from the previous meetings. Tips and FAQs What type of complaints can be filed? Excessive use of force Use of discourteous or demeaning language Improper stop, arrest, search and seizure Inadequate investigation or improper police reports Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, sex, religion, disability, or national origin or any other criteria defined in federal and state guidelines. Harassment Improper police procedures Improper traffic citation or towing of a car by the police What happens after a complaint is made? Do I need a lawyer to file a complaint? Why was the Police Review and Advisory Board created? Who are the members of the Board? What should I do if I am stopped by a police officer? What behaviors could police officers find suspicious? CONTACT CITY HALL 795 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, MA 02139 Ph: 617-349-4000 TTY: 617-349-4242 HOURS OF SERVICE Mon: 8:30AM - 8PM Tue - Thu: 8:30AM - 5PM Fri: 8:30AM - 12PM PAY BILLS ONLINE PROPERTY DATABASE WATCH CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR VIEW CITY DIRECTORY FIND FORMS & DOCUMENTS Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager Public Records Request Disclaimer Jobs Privacy Statement Social Media Contact Us © 2021 City of Cambridge Contact Us