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Message from City Manager Art Noriega V
The Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) provides for independent and impartial citizens’ oversight of the Miami Police Department. If you want to file a complaint against a Miami Police Office, you will need to complete this form.
All complaints must be submitted within a year of the date of the incident giving rise to the complaint. Complaints submitted after one year of the alleged misconduct may, however, be reviewed by the CIP only if approved by a majority vote of its members. The CIP shall not accept complaints concerning incidents predating the effective date of the City of Miami Charter Amendment providing for the creation of the Panel (November 6, 2001).
You may file a complaint on behalf of yourself or for someone else. You may also file a complaint as a victim or a witness. In order to complete this form, we will need to know:
Complete CIP Complaint Form - English
Formulario de Quejas en Español, Panel Civil de Investigaciones
After receiving a complaint about alleged misconduct, the CIP shall notify the Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division, within two (2) working days of the date received.
Complaints received by the Internal Affairs Division will be preliminarily reviewed by the CIP and a determination made as to whether the CIP will conduct an independent investigation.
The CIP may proceed with an investigation after determination by its independent counsel that an investigation will not interfere with any pending criminal investigation.
The CIP may hold evidentiary hearings to be attended by the complainant, officers affected, witnesses and their attorney or representatives. The CIP meets on the third Tuesday of the month, view schedule (select Civilian Investigative Panel in the 'Group' dropdown).
At the conclusion of each review or investigation, the CIP shall render one of the following findings based on a preponderance of the evidence:
At the conclusion of its review or investigation, the CIP shall forward its written findings and conclusions to the Chief of Police, affected officers and to the extent permitted by law, to the complainant(s).
CIP meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month and are broadcast on the City's live stream.
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