Whistleblower Policy

Our platform is committed to fostering accountability, transparency, and integrity within Cleveland’s leadership. To support this mission, we have established a Whistleblower platform designed to empower employees of the City of Cleveland and other concerned individuals to report instances of abuse, misconduct, corruption, hate, discrimination, bullying, money laundering, bribery, or other violations of public trust.

This policy outlines our principles and processes to ensure the secure, confidential, and professional handling of whistleblower submissions.

Key Principles

  • Confidentiality
    All information submitted through the whistleblower platform will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Only authorized members of our team will have access to the submitted information, and stringent measures are in place to safeguard against unauthorized disclosure.

  • Anonymity
    To protect the identities of whistleblowers and involved parties, any sensitive or personally identifiable information will be redacted before the data is published or shared.

  • Accuracy and Verification
    Our dedicated team will carefully review and investigate all submissions to ensure their accuracy and relevance. Reports will be corroborated with available evidence to validate claims before any action or public disclosure is taken.

Purpose

The Whistleblower platform serves as a tool to:

  • Hold Cleveland’s leadership accountable.

  • Address systemic issues and foster change within city governance.

  • Combat hate, discrimination, abuse, bullying, and other forms of misconduct that undermine public trust and harm individuals or communities.

  • Provide a secure channel for individuals to share concerns without fear of retaliation.

  • Investigate financial crimes such as money laundering and bribery that may harm the integrity of city operations.

We encourage all employees, residents, and concerned individuals to submit reports of such activities to help us address these issues and promote a fair, just, and transparent city.

How to Submit a Report

If you choose to submit a report, please:

  • Provide accurate, detailed, and factual information. This may include dates, times, locations, witnesses, or any supporting documentation that strengthens the credibility of your report. We are particularly interested in reports related to discrimination, hate speech, abuse, money laundering, bribery, bullying, and other unethical or illegal activities.

  • Avoid submitting malicious, false, or exaggerated claims, as this undermines the integrity of the platform and can have legal implications.

Our Commitment

  • Fair Review Process: Every report will be reviewed in a fair and unbiased manner by our team of professionals.

  • Action-Oriented Approach: Where appropriate, findings from whistleblower reports will be used to inform corrective actions, advocacy, or public awareness initiatives. This includes addressing issues such as hate, discrimination, bullying, financial corruption, and abuse.

  • Protection for Whistleblowers: We are committed to protecting whistleblowers from any form of retaliation, harm, or discrimination. Retaliation against individuals who report misconduct is strictly prohibited and will be addressed immediately.

By fostering an environment of accountability and transparency, we aim to bring about meaningful change in Cleveland’s governance and leadership. Your courage to report wrongdoing is instrumental in achieving this goal. We encourage you to submit information about any misconduct or corruption, including those related to money laundering, bribery, or other harmful practices, to help ensure a fair and just system for all.

For further inquiries or support, please contact us through our secure channels.