Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

In July 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance creating a new model for police oversight, accountability, and public safety. The ordinance creates two bodies: a citywide Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, with power to advance systemic reform, and District Councils, which will be elected in each police district and work to improve policing and public safety in the district. The Commission and District Councils will bring police officers and Chicago residents together to plan, prioritize, and build mutual trust; strengthen the police accountability system; give Chicagoans a meaningful new role in oversight; and explore and advance alternative effective approaches to public safety.

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What is the Community Commission?

Information on District Councils

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What Policies Is The Commission Working On?

CCPSA bylaws

Draft Policies for Selecting COPA Chief Administrators and Police Board Members

The Commission is responsible for appointing the Chief Administrator of COPA and nominating candidates for the Police Board. The following draft policies outline the procedures the Commission will follow for accomplishing these tasks. To submit input on these policies, please email CommunityCommissionPublicComment@cityofchicago.org.

2023 Goals for CPD Superintendent, COPA Chief Administrator, and the Police Board President

Under the ECPS Ordinance, the Commission has the power to set goals for the CPD Superintendent, COPA Chief Administrator, and the Police Board President. Below are the 2023 goals: