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Office of the Inspector General

Overview

Appointed by the Mayor, the Inspector General reports directly to the Chief Director of Public Safety.

The OIG assists the Division with the following tasks:

  • Reviewing Division policies and practices for compliance with all relevant standards and to determine whether each promotes both officer and public safety.
  • Performing policy compliance audits.
  • Investigating and analyzing trends, including making recommendations for reform concerning Division policies, procedures, practices, training, and equipment to improve service and accountability.
  • Analyzing the investigations conducted by the Office of Professional Standards.
  • Analyzing and assessing disciplinary trends within the Division.

Reports and recommendations for reform are made public.

Persons wishing to file a complaint regarding a member of the Division should consult the Complaint Process page.

Mission

The City of Cleveland Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is committed to enhancing the integrity, accountability, and efficiency of the Cleveland Division of Police (CDP) by conducting independent and objective audits, investigations, and evaluations. We strive to determine compliance, effectiveness, and consistency with state and federal laws; promotion of public and officer safety; and alignment with principles of bias-free policing and community policing that uphold procedural justice and constitutional policing. Through transparent, rigorous reporting and actionable recommendations, we aim to maintain continuous improvement and foster public trust in CDP's operations.

Staff

Name Title Department/Division Office Email
Shayleen Agarwal Shayleen Agarwal, MPP, CIG Inspector General
Department of Public Safety
 (216) 664-7252 SAgarwal@clevelandohio.gov

Archived OIG Publications