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 |
| Kimberley Williams | Ward 3 Resident | 5/3/27 |
| Ronisha Hardin | Ward 3 Resident | 5/3/27 |
| Lori Hinkley | Ward 2 Resident | 5/3/27 |
| Dean Pacific | Ward 1 Resident | 5/3/27 |
| Michelle Williams | Ward 2 Resident | 5/3/27 |
| Dan Cope | Ward 1 Resident | 5/3/27 |
| Daniel Savage | Ward 2 Resident | 5/3/27 |
| 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, were we report out on our annual highlights.
Check out our most recent report: GR Civilian Appeal Board Biennial Report 2024 2025Past Reports
- Download the Grand Rapids Civilian Appeal Board Biennial Report (2022/2023)(PDF)
- CAB-Annual-Report-2020-2021-Final-2022.4.01.pdf(PDF)
- 2016-2017 Annual Report(PDF)
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:
