The survey found that procedures for civilian review existed in 60 percent of the cities; the response seems to represent a new national consensus on civilian review as an appropriate way of handling complaints. The three classes of civilian review are categorized according to who does the initial investigation of a complaint and who reviews the investigative report and makes a recommendation for action. Most of the current civilian review procedures were established through local ordinance; none of them have any power to impose discipline but can only make recommendations. Unanswered questions for future research include the effectiveness of civilian review, the administration of procedures, and the politics of civilian review. 5 notes and 2 tables