Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP)

The Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) provides for independent and impartial citizens’ oversight of the Miami Police Department.

Department Head

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Rodney Jacobs

Rodney Jacobs is a City Executive and Social Catalyst. Rodney completed his B.A. from Hiram College, a master’s degree in Public Health and Public Administration from the University of Miami and earned his Law Degree from the University of Dayton School of Law. Rodney is formally a Military Intelligence Officer for the United Sates Army Reserve.

Director
Rodney W. Jacobs, Jr. JD, MPA, MPH
Phone: 305-960-4951
Email: rjacobs@miamigov.com 

Assistant Director
Adam Saper
305-960-4952
Email: asaper@miamigov.com

Staff
Robert Roth
305-960-4954
Email: rroth@miamigov.com

Staff
Vivian Moreno, MSFS
Phone: 305-960-4950
email: vivmoreno@miamigov.com 

Staff
Michael Lucas
Phone: 305-960-4955
Email: mlucas@miamigov.com

Independent Counsel
John Quick, ESQ
Phone: 305-960-4956

Administrative Aide II
Katiuska Garcia Olivera 
Phone: 305-960-4956
Email: KGarciaOlivera@miamigov.com

The Civilian Investigative Panel is comprised of private citizens, who apply for the position, are vetted by a nominating committee, then approved by The Commission. There are two members per district, two for the mayor, and one for the police chief. The panel meets on the third Tuesday of every month at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive. View Meeting Dates.

If you need to contact the Civilian Investigative Panel, email mcortes@miamigov.com or call 305-960-4956

View CIP Panel Members

If you'd like to apply to become a panel member, please complete the below form. You will be contacted if/when there is a vacancy in your district.

Apply to be a CIP Member

To file a complaint regarding the City of Miami Police Department or one of its officers, please contact Internal Affairs through their website or at 5040 NW 7th Street, 9th Floor, Miami FL, 33126, 305-835-2000. The Internal Affairs website has links to download a Citizen Complaint Form, or to File a Complaint On-Line.

 

 

 The CIP/MPD has created a community police mediation program. If you’re interested in being a mediator for this program apply below.

Mediation Program

The CIP issues a minimum of 14 reports per year to fulfill its mandate to inform the public and City of Miami elected officials about departmental operations, complaint activity, case dispositions and police department discipline.

Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) Reports & Data

CIP-Case-Study.pdf(PDF, 6MB)