Committee on Public Safety

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 · 10:00 AM AM · City Hall - Council Chamber - Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Public Safety Committee met to discuss potential actions related to police conduct and oversight. Key items included investigating a disciplinary case against an officer and examining potential links between police officers and the Oath Keepers organization. The committee also proposed creating a new Office of Neighborhood Safety to enhance community safety strategies.

Key Decisions

  • Public Hearing on Police Officer Robert Bakker Disciplinary Case Hearing Called
  • Investigation of Police Officers' Oath Keepers Membership Hearing Requested
  • Establishment of Office of Neighborhood Safety Proposed

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Rule 45 Report Approval
  3. R2022-1411 Call for public hearing(s) on disciplinary case against Police Officer Robert Bakker
    Resolution
  4. R2023-131 Call for hearing(s) on membership of Chicago Police Department active police officers in Oath Keepers organization
    Resolution
  5. O2022-1890 Establishment of Office of Neighborhood Safety and Office of Neighborhood Safety Advisory Commission
    Ordinance