Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Board

Department in Charge of This Board

City Attorney's Office

Here's a look at the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Boards:

Created to review the findings of the Grand Rapids Police Department Internal Affairs Unit
Reviews complaints of use of excessive force
Reviews complaints of falsification and lying
Reviews complaints of civil rights violations
Reviews complaints of hostility
Reviews complaints of discourtesy
Reviews complaints of other conduct unbecoming of an officer
Reviews complaints in the context of racial animosity or prejudice

You must be a Grand Rapids resident to serve on this board.

Your term will last 2 years. There is a term limit, so you can only serve for 6 consecutive years.

You will not receive compensation for your service on the board.

Commissioner O'Connor Appointment
Term ends: 5/7/2018

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends: 5/4/2020

Commissioner Lenear Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends: 5/4/2020

Commissioner Reppart Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term ends: 5/4/2020

Commissioner Kelly Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends: 5/4/2020

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends: 5/4/2020

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term ends: 5/4/2020

Commissioner Allen Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term ends: 5/4/2020

Commissioner Jones Appointment
Term ends: 5/4/2020

Board Liaison
Kristen Rewa
Assistant City Attorney I
616-456-3103

We keep a schedule of all meetings for the current year.