Press Releases

October 7, 2024

Nominating Committee Opens Applications for West Side Attorney Vacancy on the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Following the Resignation of Kelly Presley

CHICAGO- The District Council Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from experienced attorneys residing on Chicago’s West Side to fill an upcoming vacancy on the...

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July 15, 2024

Community Commission Recommends That Inspector General Investigate Claims Against COPA

At a Special Meeting on July 15, 2024, Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability President Anthony Driver announced that the Commission had recently received...

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June 14, 2024

Interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Responds to Sun Times and WBEZ Article That Misinterprets CPD Policy on Hate and Extremist Groups

CHICAGO- Today, Sun Times/WBEZ reporters Tom Schuba and Dan Mihalopoulos published an article titled, “No Extremist Groups on List Barring Chicago Police Officer Membership, Only...

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May 30, 2024

Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability and the Chicago Police Department Commit to Enhancing Transparency in Police Disciplinary Cases

CHICAGO- The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability and the Chicago Police Department have collaborated on additional transparency measures related to investigations of alleged...

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April 30, 2024

Mayor Brandon Johnson Appoints Seven to Permanent Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the appointments of seven highly qualified individuals to serve on the first-ever permanent Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability....

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March 8, 2024

District Council Nominating Committee Nominates Fifteen Candidates for the Permanent Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

Today, the District Council Nominating Committee announced the nomination of fifteen candidates to serve on the permanent Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. They...

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