Improved Police Misconduct Investigative Outcomes

Improved Police Misconduct Investigative Outcomes

Date:

January 29, 2026

Status:

Active

Strategic Priority Description:

Enhance the quality, fairness and consistency of investigative outcomes in police misconduct cases by strengthening processes and advocating for better inter-agency cooperation.

Strategic Priority Objectives

Objective Number Objective Description
1 Identify and advocate for best practices around misconduct investigations.
2 Strengthen patterns or practice investigations at COPA by ensuring there is a strong policy and the right infrastructure in place to execute those investigations.
3 Identify areas that BIA can make improvements to its work.
4 Advocate for the creation of strong guidelines around disciplinary recommendations.
5 Work with COPA, CPD & the Police Board to identify policies that will improve and strengthen the accountability system.
6 Provide opportunities for community members to give input on policies around discipline.
7 Educate the community on how the accountability system operates and who are the key stakeholders.
8 Update and modernize the rules & regulations of the Chicago Police Department.