Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is Chicago’s citywide oversight body tasked with advancing systemic police reform, setting departm
Company facts
- Founded
- 2021
- Employees
- 50
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Government
About
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is Chicago’s citywide oversight body tasked with advancing systemic police reform, setting department policy, and ensuring transparency and community engagement. Commissioners—appointed by the mayor, nominated by district council members, and confirmed by the City Council—serve four‑year terms and lead critical functions such as selecting and removing the Police Superintendent, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) chief administrator, and Police Board members, as well as establishing annual goals and evaluating performance for the Chicago Police Department, COPA, and the Police Board. Complementing the Commission, 22 District Councils—each elected by residents in their police district—provide a grassroots platform for residents and officers to collaborate on local safety initiatives, voice concerns, and influence policing policies. By fostering mutual trust, facilitating regular public meetings, and creating direct communication channels to the Commission, these councils empower Chicagoans to play a meaningful role in shaping public safety outcomes.