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.

Civilian Office of Police Accountability Chief Administrator Search

The Community Commission for Public Safety & Accountaibility is searching for the next Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA).

The Commission is also hosting a series of listening sessions across Chicago to gather community input on the process for selecting the Chief Administrator for COPA. 

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

6:30pm 

Kenwood Academy High School 

5015 S. Blackstone Avenue 

Register

Thursday, June 12, 2025 

6:30 pm

Lawndale Christian Leadership Conference Center 

3740 W. Ogden Avenue 

Register

 

 

Traffic Stops Policy

The Commission and CPD are collaborating  on a traffic stops policy.  To review the policy and provide feedback click the link below. 

TrafficStopsPolicyPage

 

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
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