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Overview
Established by the City Council in May 2021, the Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT) was created by the City of Phoenix to provide civilian oversight of administrative investigations of misconduct allegations against members of the Phoenix Police Department and to receive community feedback regarding complaints, commendations, concerns, and/or other comments about policing in Phoenix.
OAT’s initial responsibilities include:
- Monitoring administrative investigations of critical incidents involving Phoenix Police Department personnel.
- Conducting outreach within the Phoenix community through meetings, public presentations, and communication via social media.
- Providing annual public reports about OAT’s work and operations.
- Facilitating mediation of community complaints to OAT.
- Referring community complaints and commendations to the Police Department for administrative investigation.
For additional information regarding OAT’s jurisdiction and responsibilities, please see Phoenix City Code Sections 20-1 thru 20-26. (NOTE: The implementation of these provisions is subject to certain limitations established by Arizona state law.)
OAT is Hiring
OAT is recruiting a Deputy Director. This is a high impact role responsible for managing daily operations, guiding strategic initiatives, and representing the department in both internal and community facing settings. Read Job Description.
OAT is recruiting an Intake and Data Coordinator (OAT Monitor) to review Department administrative investigations into misconduct and community member complaints. Read Job Description.
OAT Reports
Memorandum of Understanding
Monitoring Reports
Annual Reports
Contact the Office of Accountability and Transparency
Phone: 602-262-6287 (OAT7)
Email: oat@phoenix.gov