The Board of Police of Commissioners was created in 1974 by City Charter, which was adopted by the vote of the people. The Charter vests broad supervisory authority over the Police Department in the eleven-member civilian Board of Police Commissioners.
Board of Police Commissioners PSA / Spotlights
The BOPC meets every week. Meetings are held at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters each Thursday at 3:00 pm except the second Thursday, when the community meetings are held at 6:30 pm. Sign up for the weekly agenda to get community meeting locations sent to you.
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There is no salary. Police Commissioners serve as volunteers.
The BOPC is responsible for taking complaints about any employee of the Police Department. Please call the Board’s investigative unit – the Office of the Chief Investigator or OCI – at 313.596.2499 to file a complaint. Click here for more information about OCI.
Contact the DPD Assets and Licensing at 313-596-2640.
2025 Weekly Meeting Calendar for the Board of Police Commissioners
The Board of Police Commissioners, as required by City Charter, is conducting a professional search with a reputable and qualified executive search firm to identify
BOPC Proposed Committee Meeting Assignments
In May 2022, the Board of Police Commissioners voted to create a Youth Advisory Panel for ages 15-24 years to ensure the inclusion of youth
A brochure explains how to file complaints about police officers and other DPD employees.
The BOPC is sharing a list of DPD Precinct Commanders and Captains, based on assignments as of June 11, 2024.
