Albany Community Police Review Board

Community Outreach

The Community Police Review Board informs and educates the public.

In an effort to ensure that the general public has a broad and comprehensive understanding of the City of Albany’s oversight and accountability efforts, the Albany Community Police Review Board Outreach Coordinator and Board members inform and educate the public about:

  • How to file a complaint
  • The structure and authority of the CCRB
  • The investigation and mediation process
  • Community Members’ rights and responsibilities during police encounters

The CPRB hosts and participates in community events to strengthen relationships with the communities it serves and share information about what resources are available.

The CPRB is scheduled to table at the upcoming events: 

Saturday, November 11, 2023, 11 AM – 5 PM -2023 CNYS Black Expo – Black Business in Tech 

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 11 AM – 4 PM at Washington Park – 2023 Unite the City 

Sunday, June 17, 2023, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Malcolm X Park – 2023 Capital District YMCA African Heritage Parade

Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Washington Park – 2023 Capital PRIDE Parade

Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 8:30 AM – 1 PM at the Albany Law School – Pro Bono Society is hosting Senior Citizens’ Law Day

Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 4:00 PM – 8 PM at the Washington Park – 42nd Annual Take Back the Night March and Rally by Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center

The CPRB makes presentations throughout Albany to a wide variety
of groups, including:

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 7 – 8:30 p.m – Albany Normans Kill Neighborhood Association

Friday, March 24, 2023 – Local Government Lab – Community Engagement in Practice: Addressing Justice hosted by the Rockefeller Institute of Government
Thursday, March 2, 2023, 5:30 PM – Voice of AVillage Presents: Part 2 of Reimagining Public Safety Through Community Oversight with CPRB
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 5:30 PM – Voice of AVillage Presents: Part 1 of Reimagining Public Safety Through Community Oversight with CPRB