Ohio sheriff oversight

Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County Agency of Inspector General

Founded 2011 Cuyahoga County Charter Art. XV (enacted 2011, amended 2018)

Independence
59 / 100 limited
LE capability
10 / 40 weak
How these scores are calculated
Independence dimensions
Appointment method Executive appointment +4 / 20
Term length 4 years +5 / 15
Removal standard For cause only +12 / 20
Budget independence Legislative line item +8 / 15
Subpoena / testimony Subpoena + compel testimony +10 / 10
Records access Full access +5 / 5
Public reports required Yes +5 / 5
Pre-publication review None — published directly +10 / 10
Total 59 / 100
Law-enforcement capability
Discipline authority None 0 / 12
Use-of-force investigation Refers to agency 0 / 10
Evidence access Full access +10 / 10
Civilian composition No civilian requirement 0 / 8
Total 10 / 40
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