Blog: Civil Rights

Philadelphia's Own Oversight Commission Just Documented the Gaps in Police Accountability. Here’s What That Means for Civil Rights Plaintiffs
May 22, 2026
By Harden Crichton, P.C. | Philadelphia Civil Rights and Police Misconduct Attorneys Philadelphia has a Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC). It releases audits, makes recommendations, holds public meetings, and publishes reports. In the first months of 2026 alone, CPOC released findings on Internal Affairs investigations, body-worn camera compliance in multiple police districts, and police academy training. On paper, that is a functioning accountability system. In practice, the picture is more complicated. And for someone...
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