[remote or in person] Police Board
Chicago Police Board
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023
7:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. CDT
3510 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60653 (Directions)
Public Safety Headquarters
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Chicago - IL Documenters Team
Police officers facing serious misconduct allegations could choose to have their case reviewed by an arbitrator instead of the Chicago Police Board, according to a recent legal opinion on the Fraternal Order of Police’s labor negotiations with the city.
Police officers facing serious misconduct allegations could choose to have their case reviewed by an arbitrator instead of the Chicago Police Board, according to a recent legal opinion on the Fraternal Order of Police’s labor negotiations with the city.
07:17 PM Aug 17, 2023 CDT
Foreman discusses a recent decision by an arbitrator which would allow officers to have discipline matters decided by an arbitrator instead of being discussed publicly by the Police Board.
- 52% all cases where grievance is possible
- 39% of such cases discipline sustained
- Insufficient evidence
- Discipline deemed not appropriate
Richard says OIG found process lacks transparency.
92% cases (79 total) resolved by settlement resulted in reduced discipline.
There were some tech difficulties, so we'll be going back to Katz once that is figured out.
Next Police Board meeting will be held Thurs, Sept 21 @ 7:30pm at Chicago Public Safety Headquarters.
21PB2991: Two officers charged, PB recommended discharge of both officers for incident in CTA station on Feb 28, 2020. One officer resigned, so board doesn't have jurisdiction in that officer's matter and withdraw their charge.
These were regarding appeals by the candidates who contested the board's claim that they are not fit to serve.
- Waller congratulates incoming Supt Snelling
There's audio feedback because there's too many mics on the table it seems.
July:
- 348 compaints
- 78 retained
- 30% improper search
- 2 officer-involved shootings
- 200 cases closed
- 1100 cases remain (Kersten says was about 1800 when she started)
30 community engagements in July alone https://t.co/nPG4Wc1M6F
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Chicago Police Board
The Chicago Police Board is an independent civilian body that oversees various matters of the Chicago Police Department, mainly deciding disciplinary cases involving police officers or members of the department, and nominating candidates for Superintendent of Police. The nine individuals who sit on the board are appointed by the mayor.
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