City of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Board
About the Board
Here's a look at the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Board:
- 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
Department in Charge of This Board
Board Members
There are 9 members of the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Board.
| Name | Resident Status | Term Ends On |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Cross | Ward 2 Resident | 5/5/25 |
| Reginald Howard | Ward 3 Resident | 5/5/25 |
| Russell Olmsted | Ward 1 Resident | 5/5/25 |
| Jason Osbourn | Ward 2 Resident | 5/5/25 |
| Dean Pacific | Ward 1 Resident | 5/5/25 |
| Michelle Williams | Ward 2 Resident | 5/3/27 |
| Doug Mileski | 5/5/25 | |
| Vacancy | 5/5/27 | |
| Vacancy | 5/3/27 |
More Details
- 9 members
- The Mayor appoints 3 members
- The City Commission appoints 6 members
Specific Requirements
Residency Requirement
You must be a Grand Rapids resident to serve on this board.
Term Limits
Your term will last 2 years. There is a term limit, so you can only serve for 6 consecutive years.
Compensation
You will not receive compensation for your service on the board.
Meeting Notices
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Board Agendas & Minutes
Board Agenda
Board Minutes
2022 Minutes
- 12-21-22 CAB Meeting Minutes(PDF)
- 11-16-22 CAB Meeting Minutes(PDF)
- 10-19-22 CAB Meeting Minutes(PDF)
- 9-21-22 CAB Meeting Minutes(PDF)
- 6-15-22 CAB Meeting Minutes(PDF)
- 5-18-22_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- No Meeting in April 2021
- No Meeting in March 2021
- 2-16-22_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- No Meeting in January 2022
2021 Minutes
- No Meeting in December 2021
- No Meeting in November 2021
- 10-20-21_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- 09-15-21_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- 08-18-21_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- No Meeting in July 2021
- 06-16-21_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- 05-19-21_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- 04-28-21_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- 03-17-21_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES.pdf(PDF)
- 02-17-21_CAB-MEETING-MINUTES_rev-031821_Final.pdf(PDF)
- No Meeting in January 2021
2020 Minutes
Guiding Documents
Reports and Policies
On July 17, 2024, the Board approved its first-ever Biennial Report, comprised of calendar years 2022 and 2023. Click the button below to see what the Board has been up to!
Download the Grand Rapids Civilian Appeal Board Biennial Report (2022/2023)(PDF)
We report out on our annual highlights. Check out our most recent report:
CAB-Annual-Report-2020-2021-Final-2022.4.01.pdf(PDF)
Past Reports
Check out how the CAB is governed:
Read the City Commission policy that encourages compliance with rules and regulations concerning police officer conduct during interactions with residents:
Internal Affairs Unit (IAU)
Learn more about the IAU in the below brochure:
Board Liaison
Brandon Davis
Director of Oversight and Public Accountability
OPA@grcity.us
616-456-4OPA
Meetings
We keep a schedule of all meetings for the current year.
Download Annual Meeting Schedule (2026)
We keep a schedule of all meeting cancellations/changes.
