The purpose of police board meetings are for the public to state questions and comments to the board itself, the superintendent of police, and the chief administrator of the civilian office of police accountability (or COPA).

The agenda for tonight’s meeting can be found here: chicago.gov/content/dam/ci…

Members of the board can be found here: All board members are here at tonight’s meeting. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…

The meeting began at 7:31pm. Board President Kyle Cooper makes opening statements and acknowledges that Board Vice President Paula Wolf, is coming to an end.

A motion passes to approve minutes and recordings of past meetings.

A motion has passed for agenda item number six

A report is being given for superintendent of police.

Andrea Kersten, Chief Administrator is giving a report for COPA “2024 led to increased staffing,” she says. “We were in all 77 Chicago neighborhoods, participating in 350 engagements,” she also says.

Tobara Richardson, Deputy Inspector General (OIG) of Public safety is now speaking. “We (OIG) are independent because we are required to by the city,” she mentions. “OIG’s budget is 1.4 percent of the overall city budget,” Richardson says.

Richardson says that OIG has attended community outreach events this year

Richardson mentions the survey with details of inquiries featured on the inspector general website Click on “2025 annual plan” She mentions that OIG is looking forward to receiving feedback.

We are now in the public comment section. Speakers are limited to two minutes.

The first speaker mentions being accused of assault. The speaker explains that he wants justice for his attack.

The next speaker is from the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, insisting that all officers involved in misconduct be let go.

The meeting adjourned at 8:09pm. The next meeting will be on January 16, 2025, at CPD Public Safety headquarters.