Committee on Public Safety

Friday, September 16, 2022 · 1:00 PM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago Public Safety Committee meeting focused on two key items related to police oversight and staffing. Both the ordinance about Police Board disciplinary charges and the resolution calling for criteria on sworn officers in civilian roles were held in committee, meaning no immediate action was taken.

Key Decisions

  • Amendment of Municipal Code for Police Board Disciplinary Charges Held in Committee
  • Resolution for Police Department Civilian Position Criteria Held in Committee

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Direct Introduction - Appointment of Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety for Chicago Office of Inspector General
  3. O2022-911 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-78 regarding charges filed with Police Board following discharge recommendation from Police Department and removal of disciplinary recommendations for deceased members of Police Department
    Ordinance
    Action: Held in Committee

    The Ordinance was Held in Committee.

  4. R2021-1141 Call for Chicago Police Department to create criteria for sworn officers assigned to civilian positions and call on Chicago Police Department and Public Safety Administration to provide quarterly reports on reasons why civilian work is performed by sworn officers
    Resolution
    Action: Held in Committee

    The Resolution was Held in Committee.