Crime & Safety
Police Board Holds Community Meeting Jan. 12 Seeking Feedback for New Superintendent
Residents can come and speak their piece to police board members to share feedback on superintendent search and policy priorities.
The Chicago Police Board will be holding the first of special public meetings planned to receive community input on the search for a new police superintendent.
The public meeting take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, and will be held at the Chicago Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Community members will be given the opportunity to directly address members of the Chicago Police Board as it moves to hire a new Chicago Police Department Superintendent. To ensure that as many people as possible can participate, individuals will be given an opportunity to speak for up to two minutes per person.
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Chicago Police Board President Lori E. Lightfoot, police board members, and Shari Runner, the interim president and CEO of the Chicago Urban, will be participating.
The meeting will be moderated by Dometi Pongo, news anchor, WVON 1690AM.
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“The entire board is completely committed to hearing from the public about the qualities the next superintendent should possess,” Lightfoot said in a news release. “We also view this forum as an important opportunity for residents to share their experiences with the police and provide recommendations for policy priorities now and in the future.”
As required by city ordinance, when there is a vacancy in the superintendent’s position, the police board is responsible for nominating three candidates for consideration by the Mayor.
The Chicago Police Board opened the application process for superintendent of police last month. Prospective candidates have until Jan. 15 to apply for the position. The application includes eight essay questions.
Following a thorough review of all applications, police board members will conduct in-depth interviews with candidates that the board considers best qualified for the position. Three finalists will be picked and submitted as nominees to the mayor pursuant to the municipal code.
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