Filing a complaint is an act of empowerment. It is a statement that you are concerned about the actions of an Atlanta police or corrections officer, but filing the complaint requires five essential actions to ensure that all available information is included in the investigation. Sign and return the complaint form – If you file […]

Over the past spring and summer months, the Atlanta Citizen Review Board (ACRB) has been engaged in an aggressive community outreach and awareness campaign.  We do this because we want citizens to know that if they ever have concerns about an officer’s behavior, they have a trusted, fair, and transparent process to file complaints.  The […]

A View From the Executive Director: Our Process Did Not Fail. Our Integrity is Intact. Lee Reid, ACRB Executive Director As many of you know, in April 2023, the ACRB was denied access to interview citizens who had filed complaints against Atlanta police officers and were being held under the custody of the Fulton County […]

The Atlanta Citizen Review Board (ACRB) is comprised of 15 citizens, who are just like you, committed to truth, justice, and a better community experience for all. They provide fair and transparent decisions involving citizen complaints against Atlanta police and corrections officers. Participation with the ACRB is a unique experience that provides special insight into […]

By ACRB Executive Director Lee Reid By Executive Director Lee Reid   I recently read an opinion column in the New York Daily News, “Leaving Us the Tab: $13 million NYPD Settlement is the Product of Unaccountability.”   It made me think about a conversation with a citizen during a community outreach event.  As I introduced […]

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A View From the Executive Director: Memphis Police Officer Accountability Lee Reid, ACRB Executive Director Many of us, by now, have seen the video or heard the reporting about the Memphis officers attacking Tyre Nichols. It seems clear to me that the horrendous actions they displayed that night were not the first time for those […]

By ACRB Executive Director Lee Reid Many of us by now have seen the video or heard the reporting about the Memphis officers attacking Tyre Nichols. It seems clear to me that the horrendous actions they displayed that night were not the first time for those officers, and not a surprise to the Memphis Police […]

The Importance of Medical Records by Executive Director Lee Reid If you were injured during an encounter with an Atlanta police or corrections officer that required medical attention, it is critically important that the ACRB receive your medical records from your medical provider. Your medical records related to your injuries can provide the support needed […]