Chicago Police Department (CPD)
Under the City’s ordinance, the Commission has oversight authority over the Chicago Police Department.
The Commission’s oversight responsibilities under the ordinance include the following:
- Responsible for conducting the search for a new CPD superintendent when a vacancy occurs and submitting three candidates for the position to the Mayor
- Setting annual goals for the Chicago Police Superintendent
- Evaluating the annual performance of the Chicago Police Superintendent
- Adopting a vote of no confidence in the Superintendent’s job performance for just cause
- Reviewing CPD’s annual budget and issuing a public report
- Drafting, amending, and reviewing CPD policies/general orders and holding votes to approve proposed policies at CPD. Click here for a list of policies the Commission has or is currently working on with CPD.
Yearly Goals
Each year, the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability establishes goals and expectations for the Chicago Police Superintendent. At the end of the year, the Commission evaluates and assesses the Superintendent’s performance in meeting these goals and expectations.
The Commissioners work closely with the Superintendent and CPD staff to establish these goals.
Current Goals
Click below to review the Commission’s past goals for the Chicago Police Superintendent:
Past Goals
Evaluations
CCPSA began posting the yearly evaluations for CPD, COPA, and Police Board starting with 2025. The evaluation includes the agencies’ self-assessment and the Commission’s evaluation of the completion of each goal. Any additional updates regarding the annual goals that extended beyond the year of review are also included.
Annual Budget Report
The Commission is responsible for reviewing the Chicago Police Department’s Annual Budget and making recommendations. You can review past reports by clicking here.
As part of our process, the Commission solicits feedback from the Community.
Click here to review the Commission’s 2026 CPD Budget Recommendations
Superintendent Search
Following the retirement of Superintendent Larry Snelling, the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability has begun a 120-day nationwide search to identify candidates to serve as Chicago’s next Superintendent of Police.
Under City Ordinance, the Commission is responsible for conducting the search and submitting three finalists to the Mayor for consideration.
The Commission will conduct a thorough, transparent, and community-informed process that includes nationwide recruitment and engagement with residents, Chicago Police officers, District Council members, community organizations, public safety and policing experts, and other stakeholders across the city.
Over the coming months, Chicagoans will have opportunities to learn about the search, share their priorities, and provide input on the challenges and opportunities facing Chicago’s next Superintendent.
National Search Firm
Under the Chicago Municipal Code, the Commission is required to conduct a nationwide search to identify candidates for the position of Superintendent of Police. To support that effort, the Commission has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a nationally recognized executive search firm with expertise in law enforcement leadership recruitment.
The selected firm will assist the Commission by conducting nationwide recruitment, identifying and recruiting qualified candidates, reviewing applications, conducting background checks, and supporting other aspects of the search process. While the search firm provides technical expertise and recruitment support, all decisions regarding candidate evaluation, public engagement, interviews, and the selection of finalists remain the responsibility of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.
2023 Superintendent Search
In 2023, the Commission conducted Chicago’s first community-driven search for a Police Superintendent. The process included nationwide recruitment, extensive public engagement, expert interviews, and input from thousands of residents and Chicago Police officers. The Commission submitted three finalists to the Mayor, including Larry Snelling, who was ultimately appointed Superintendent.