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Citizens Complaint Authority reports backlog, cites delays in police records and legal holds

5779337 · March 24, 2025
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Interim Director Dina Brown told council the Citizens Complaint Authority (CCA) faces delays in closing some investigations because of late delivery of police records and legal holds; staff turnover and training needs also affect throughput.

Interim Director Dina Brown and senior administrator Bridal Upchurch reported to the Finance Committee on the Citizens Complaint Authority’s (CCA) caseload and performance. The CCA investigates serious police interventions and complaint‑based allegations of misconduct and provides independent review and policy recommendations.

Brown said the department has experienced investigator vacancies in recent years and that records delays from the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) and legal holds on evidence are the principal reasons many investigations remain…

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