Joint Committee: Police and Fire; Ethics and Government Oversight meeting, May 26, 2026
- When: Tue, May 26, 2026, 11:00 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928494?video=1193697138
- Transcript: full text (13,675 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
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The Joint Committee held a subject-matter hearing on the Chicago Police Department Workforce Allocation Study. Six members of the public offered comments, raising concerns about police presence, civilianization, and community policing. Aldermen and city staff presented data, discussed the study’s recommendations, and fielded questions about implementation, district workloads, and budget impacts. No formal vote was taken; the committee discussed the study and next steps.
Topics: CPD Workforce Allocation Study, Civilianization of police roles, Deployment, response times, and district workload, Public comment, Implementation planning and budget
Agenda items discussed
- 23:31 CPD Workforce Allocation Study subject-matter hearing: discussed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Matthew J. Martin (chair)
- Chris Taliaferro (chair): Moved to allow remote participation for several alderpersons. (25:05)
- Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Expressed appreciation for the presentation on the workforce study. (1:11:28)
- Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Asked the chair to follow up with any additional information. (1:28:36)
- Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson): Queried the overall purpose of the workforce allocation study. (1:35:24)
- Anthony Beale (alderperson): Thanked the chairs and noted the importance of response-time improvements. (1:20:40)
- Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson): Expressed appreciation for the discussion of the study. (1:49:32)
Exchanges between members
- 1:28:36 Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley requested follow-up information on implementation issues.
- 1:11:28 Alderman Bennett R. Lawson thanked the chair for the presentation.
- 1:34:52 Alderman Anthony V. Napolitano asked how the study’s purpose was framed regarding community policing and the consent decree.