The Columbus Civilian Police Review Board convened for its 49th meeting on August 6, 2025, to address several misconduct allegations against officers of the Columbus Police Department (CPD). The meeting followed a structured agenda, focusing on case reports and findings from the Department of Inspector General (DIG).

The session began with a brief discussion regarding the timing of the meeting, where board member Strickland expressed no urgency to finalize decisions immediately. This led to the withdrawal of a prior motion, allowing the board to proceed to the case reports.

The first case reviewed was numbered 2024-1066, involving allegations of misconduct where the complainant claimed an officer inappropriately searched him and made derogatory comments. The investigation, which included interviews and body-worn camera (BWC) footage analysis, concluded that there was no probable cause for criminal charges, and the allegations were classified as unfounded.

Next, case 2020-41560 was examined, where the complainant alleged that an officer failed to provide his name and badge number, conducted an unauthorized search, and used excessive force. The DIG found that while the officer did not keep his BWC on throughout the interaction, the other allegations were unfounded, leading to a recommendation for closure of the case.

The board then reviewed case 2020-50119, which involved a domestic violence incident. The DIG determined that the officers acted within policy, and the allegation of inadequate investigation was also deemed unfounded.

Subsequent cases included allegations of delayed medical assistance and rudeness from officers, which were similarly found to be unfounded based on the evidence reviewed. In another case, the board addressed allegations against officers who used force on a victim during an incident. The DIG concluded that while the officers acted within policy, the use of handcuffs was justified for safety reasons.

The meeting concluded with a motion to accept the findings of the DIG across all reviewed cases, which was unanimously approved by the board members. The board's decisions reflect a commitment to transparency and accountability in police conduct, as they continue to evaluate and address community concerns regarding law enforcement practices.