The Civil Liberties & Police Accountability Committee meets monthly to discuss civil liberties issues that are both local and national in scope—including police accountability in Chicago. The Committee has issued public policy positions on issues such as supporting Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform (HB 303 SA1, June 21, 2017), recommending changes to the Chicago Police Department’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (February 2017), and more.
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Police Accountability—The Civil Liberties & Police Accountability Committee is focused on the transparency, trustworthiness, and oversight of the Chicago Police Department. We have done independent research to advise on policies, have testified at public hearings, and continually work in collaboration with community stakeholders to monitor the Federal Consent Decree and other CPD reform efforts.
Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, and Technology Usage—The Committee monitors local and national legislation related to the use of technology by governments or corporations that could possibly infringe upon someone’s civil liberties.
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