Independent Review and Analysis of CPD Contact Card Data

Background

The City of Cincinnati, Ohio, is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for an independent review and analysis of the Cincinnati Police Department's contact card data and associated reporting practices. This initiative is part of the City’s commitment to improving police-community relations through accountability and transparency, as established in the Collaborative Agreement following a federal lawsuit involving the ACLU and the Black United Front. The goal is to evaluate police interactions with citizens to promote bias-free policing and build trust within the community.

Work Details

The selected contractor will conduct an independent review and analysis of contact card data maintained by the Cincinnati Police Department. The scope of services includes: 1. Developing a project management plan with a detailed timeline, identifying key personnel, outlining data collection activities, and establishing regular status meetings with the City. 2. Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing contact card data along with related datasets necessary for a complete assessment of police-community interactions. 3. Evaluating methodologies used in prior analyses of contact card data. 4. Performing comprehensive statistical analysis to identify trends and disparities in police-community interactions based on race and ethnicity. 5. Providing a draft report for City review that includes findings, conclusions, and supporting documentation.

Period of Performance

The contract term will commence on the effective date of the Agreement and last approximately one year.

Place of Performance

Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bidder Requirements

Offerors must demonstrate expertise in law enforcement data analysis, criminal justice research, civil rights, or public policy. They must comply with all applicable laws regarding confidentiality and data protection. Subcontracting is not permitted without prior written approval from the City.