Safe-T Act To Be Discussed At Chamber630 Event In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — A group of local officials and law enforcement experts will field questions and discuss the ins and outs of the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act on Oct. 4 at the Chicago Marriott in Naperville. The event and breakfast, cohosted by Chamber630 and 11 other local chambers of commerce, will help residents understand the potential impacts of the SAFE-T Act, which fully takes effect in January 2023.

“Safety is a top concern of all DuPage County businesses and certainly residents," Chamber630 President and CEO Laura Crawford said in a news release.

She added, "Based on the crime stats we see in Chicago, where this law has already been implemented, it could become a crucial economic development issue, and we should all be paying close attention to its impact.”

The SAFE-T Act was signed into law in January 2021. Once in effect, the law will do away with cash bail in Illinois and also affects other criminal justice elements, including pre-trial detention, sentencing and policing.

The Oct. 4 panel discussion, facilitated by Stefanie Hood, will feature, among others:

• DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin
• Supreme Court Justice Michael J. Burke
• DuPage County Chairman Greg Hart
• DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick

Chamber630 will be joined by the following chambers of commerce in hosting the discussion:

• Bloomingdale
• Carol Stream
• Darien
• Greater Oak Brook
• Hinsdale
• Lombard
• Naperville
• Western DuPage
• Westmont

Breakfast is included with admission to this free event, but pre-registration is encouraged. Click the link to register for the Safety in DuPage discussion.

What: Safety in DuPage panel discussion about the SAFE-T Act

When: Oct. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Where: Chicago Mariott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville

Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported the start time for this event. Patch apologizes for the error.