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âThe problem that weâre having now is that thereâs a disconnect between the police and our communities as it relates to solving crimes,â Sawyer said. âIn order for us to get back to that, we have to get the community involved. So with this ordinance, we believe this takes a strong step with re-engaging, resetting our relationships between the community and police.â
Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 35th, who was aligned with activists during the negotiations and helped broker the final deal, said Wednesday prior to the vote that he wished the final version provided stronger oversight. But he also said grassroots organizers should be proud of it.
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CHICAGO – City leaders approved a new layer of civilian police oversight Wednesday after years of protests against officer misconduct.
The City Council voted 36-13 to pass
an ordinance calling for the creation of a seven-member Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. The commission will be comprised of people nominated by three-member councils of Chicago s 22 police districts and appointed by the mayor.
For decades, Chicago s police department has been besieged by claims of misconduct and corruption, with many elected officials and civilians alike calling for reforms and new methods to hold police accountable.
Under the ordinance, the commission can vote to remove the police superintendent, but the mayor can reject the recommendation.
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