Joint Committee: Finance; Public Safety

Monday, May 1, 2017 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

City leadership convened a joint committee meeting to discuss mental health support for law enforcement officers, focusing on employee assistance programs and suicide prevention. The meeting centered on understanding current benefits and exploring potential improvements for police personnel's mental wellness.

Key Decisions

  • Mental Health Initiatives Review Tabled for Further Study
  • Employee Assistance Program Assessment Pending Additional Research

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. 1 Call for Superintendent of Police, Commissioner of Human Resources and City Comptroller's Benefit Division to address mental health and suicide prevention initiatives, employee assistance programs and mental health assistance benefits offered to law enforcement officers
    Resolution