What is the PCIARC?
Composed of Saint Paul residents, the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) is the civilian oversight group for the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD). The PCIARC reviews investigations and makes disciplinary and policy recommendations to the Saint Paul Chief of Police on civilian-initiated complaints of police misconduct. The PCIARC does not replace civil or criminal court, rather it makes recommendations to the Chief of Police regarding the conduct of police officers as employees, subject to the Minnesota Peace Officer Discipline Procedures Act and related state labor laws. The Chief of Police has the final authority over any disciplinary action imposed against a police officer as an employee.
Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC)
Join the PCIARC
Hear from the PCIARC Commissioners and Chief Axel Henry about the work of the PCIARC and how you can become a PCIARC Commissioner. Apply to join the Commission today.
Filing a Complaint of Police Misconduct
There are several ways to file a complaint of Police misconduct:
For questions on the complaint process or the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission, please contact the PCIARC Coordinator.
In-Person Complaint
Individuals can receive assistance from the PCIARC Coordinator in person at the HREEO office in Saint Paul City Hall.
Sierra Cumberland - PCIARC Coordinator
St. Paul City Hall
Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO)
15 W Kellogg Blvd.
Office 280
Saint Paul, MN 55102
HREEO’s office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Walk-ins are welcome Monday- Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and assistance, including language assistance, are available upon request.
Complaint Form
Individuals can complete the PCIARC Complaint Form linked below and mail or email the form to the PCIARC coordinator.
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MAIL TO:
St. Paul City Hall
HREEO - PCIARC
15 W Kellogg Blvd.
Office 280
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Complaint with the Internal Affairs Unit of SPPD
In addition to filing complaints with HREEO, community members may file complaints regarding allegations of police misconduct directly with the Internal Affairs Unit of SPPD.
Please note: Complaints filed directly with the Internal Affairs Unit are not reviewed by the PCIARC Coordinator until the investigation is complete and only if a case is referred to the PCIARC for review.
The following organizations can also assist community members in filing complaints:
Saint Paul NAACP
Saint Paul NAACP
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
270 North Kent Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-649-0520 | Email
Please call or email to set up an appointment.
West Side Community Organization
West Side Community Organization
209 Page St. W
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone: 651-293-1708 I Email
Please call or email to set up an appointment.
