Committee on Police and Fire meeting, June 30, 2026
- When: Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 1:00 PM (Chicago time)
- Where: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Police and Fire
- Video: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1205553939
- Transcript: full text (6,625 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.
The Police and Fire Committee met with a quorum and heard three public comment speakers. The committee approved the Rule 45 report, voted to reappoint Walter Schroeder to the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board (A2026-0025555), and received a presentation of the 2026 COPA quarterly report. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
Topics: Public comments on police and fire issues, Rule 45 report, Reappointment of Walter Schroeder to the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board, COPA quarterly report, Committee operations and staffing
Agenda items discussed
- 30:56 Rule 45 report: passed
- 31:12 Reappointment of Walter Schroeder to the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board (A2026-0025555): passed
- 36:04 2026 COPA quarterly report: discussed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Chris Taliaferro (alderperson): Moved to allow remote participation for three alderpersons under Rule 59. (20:02); Called the motion to the chair for remote attendance. (20:15)
- Derrick G. Curtis (alderperson): Moved the motion to allow remote participation for Aldermen Irving and Napolitano. (20:15); Thanked Walter Schroeder for his service on the Emergency Telephone System Board. (34:47)
- Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson): Moved to approve the Rule 45 report. (30:59)
- Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson): Moved to adjourn the meeting. (50:05)
- Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Moved to pass the reappointment of Walter Schroeder. (35:31); Asked Chief White whether the 589 pending investigations had already been started. (43:40); Inquired about staffing levels and vacancies at COPA. (44:03)
- Lamont J. Robinson (alderperson): Thanked the chair after the COPA presentation. (46:55)
- Nicole T. Lee (alderperson)