The City of Chicago has appointed seven community leaders to serve on the new interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, a commission initially approved by the Chicago City Council in July 2021 to increase police oversight and community engagement in the city.
The commission aims to play a large role in the operations of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and public safety initiatives, including in developing and setting police department policies; reviewing the CPD budget; aid in the selection process of top CPD officials; increasing transparency and community engagement; and recommending strategies for violence prevention in public safety, among other responsibilities.