Chicago Police Board – Chicago, IL

Chicago Police Board

Civilian Oversight and Discipline

• Authority: An independent civilian body that decides disciplinary cases involving Chicago police officers.
• Cases: Rules on cases where the Superintendent seeks to discharge an officer or suspend them for more than 30 days.
• Nomination: Responsible for nominating candidates for the position of Superintendent of Police to the Mayor.

The Chicago Police Board plays a critical role in police accountability. While the administrative office acts as the hub for filings and operations, the Board holds monthly public meetings to hear from the community. These meetings provide a direct forum for citizens to present questions and comments to the Board and police leadership.

Meeting & Contact Info

• Public Meetings: Held monthly, typically at the Public Safety Headquarters (3510 S Michigan Ave). Sign-up is required to speak.
• Office: The administrative office is located downtown at 2 N LaSalle St, Suite M800.
• Records: Publishes detailed decisions on disciplinary matters and monthly statistics online.