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 & Evaluations
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
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
When a vacancy occurs, the Commission conducts a nationwide search for a new superintendent. Qualified candidates must demonstrate experience in leading proactive public-safety initiatives, advancing training and accountability, and increasing trust between police officers and the communities they serve.
In 2023, the Commission conducted a nationwide search for Chicago’s next Superintendent. This included significant community outreach and engagement and was the first time in the history of Chicago that citizens had a say in who the next Superintendent should be. Mayor Johnson ultimately selected Larry Snelling to fill the position.