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.

COPA Chief Administrator Search Listening Session

The Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) is hosting a series of listening sessions across Chicago to gather community input on the selection process for selecting the Chief Administrator for COPA. Scan the QR Code or click the link to register for the March 25, 2025 listening session: https://cityofchicago-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_plGn5XXOTeKv9XoI5cURjA  

COPA Chief Search Listening Session QR Code

 

Traffic Stops Listening Session

February 20 Traffic Stop Flyer English

February 20 Traffic Stop Flyer Spanish

Traffic Stops Survey

The Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountability (CCPSA) is hosting a series of listening sessions across Chicago to gather community input on Traffic Stops.  We are looking for community members to share their experiences with traffic stops and provide feedback on current policies and potential changes to the Chicago Police Department's practices. Scan the QR Code or click the link to participate in the survey: Click here to access Traffic Stops Survey

Traffic Stop Survey QR Code

 

APPLY TO THE NONCITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL

2025 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 2024 goals:

Public Meeting Notice

Public Meeting Agenda

Public Meeting Videos

Public meeting videos are posted on our YouTube page. Please visit https://www.youtube.com/@chicagoccpsa or search ChicagoCCPSA on YouTube.

2024 CPD, COPA, and Police Board Goals
2023 CPD, COPA, and Police Board Goals
Commission Report
CCPSA FOIA Requests
In July 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance creating a new model for police oversight, accountability, and public safety.
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