Meeting Schedule and Policy

The police board holds a public meeting once a month.

Members of the public are invited to attend  and are welcome to address questions or comments to the Board.  Prior sign-up is required of those wishing to address the Board.Contact the Board's office by 4:30 p.m. of the day before the meeting to add your name to the list of speakers.  Call (312-742-4194) to register to speak.

Please see below for the schedule of monthly meetings for 2008 and for the policy
regarding the attendance of and participation by the public at Board meetings.

       Date                                              Time  

 Thursday, October 16                          7:30 p.m.

  Thursday, November 20                      7:30 p.m.

  Thursday, December 11                      6:30 p.m.

All meetings are scheduled to be held in the Multi-Purpose Room, First Floor, 
Chicago Police Headquarters, 3510 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
It is required to go through security prior to admittance. 

"Accountability at every level of government is crucial to maintain public trust and confidence. This is especially true for law enforcement agencies, whose role is to ease tensions and maintain peace and stability in our communities. Citizens Alert fosters mutual respect between police and the public by involving people in productive interaction with the police. Their persistent efforts are very responsible and sensitive to individual community needs."
--The Honorable Jesus Garcia, Former Illinois State Senator

Policy Regarding the Attendance of and Participation by the Public at Board Meetings 

Adopted December 15, 2005

The Police Board values the attendance of the public at its meetings and the opportunity to receive comments and questions on matters concerning the Board or the Police Department. The Board will treat members of the public with courtesy and respect, and expects that the public will treat Board members and Department members in a similar manner.

Toward that end, the Board has adopted the following rules
governing conduct at Board meetings: