The City of Chicago Committee on Police and Fire met in person on May 6, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. (Room 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall). The meeting summary records three agenda items: the appointment of Angelique Guzman as Commissioner of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability; the appointment of Anjanette Young as Commissioner of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability; and a call on the Chicago Police Department and Department of Assets, Information and Services to rename the 3rd District Police Station as "Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon 3rd District Station." The summary indicates these matters were passed in committee on May 6, 2026.

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Mar 13, 2026

Committee on Police and Fire Meeting Summary — March 13, 2026

The Committee on Police and Fire, chaired by Ald. Chris Taliaferro, met in person on March 13, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in Room 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall. The committee considered two appointments and passed both. Public comment was allowed on each agenda item with a three-minute limit per speaker.

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Dec 11, 2025

Chicago Committee on Police and Fire approves grant agreement for Chicago Police Department

The Committee on Police and Fire, chaired by Ald. Chris Taliaferro, met on December 11, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in City Council Chamber to approve a single item: a grant of goods agreement with Commercial Club Foundation to support the Chicago Police Department.

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Sep 5, 2025

Committee on Police and Fire — Meeting Summary (September 5, 2025)

The Committee on Police and Fire, chaired by Ald. Chris Taliaferro, met September 5, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, City Hall. The committee passed the direct introduction appointing Era Patterson as Executive Director of the Office of Public Safety Administration. The meeting agenda included a hearing on COPA’s Q2 2025 quarterly report; the provided summary does not state an outcome for that item.

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Jul 10, 2025

Committee on Police and Fire Approves Appointments and Code Amendment on July 10, 2025

The Chicago Committee on Police and Fire met in person on July 10, 2025, to approve multiple appointments to the Chicago Emergency Telephone System Board and District Council 017, and to amend the Municipal Code regarding the composition of the Emergency Telephone System Board.

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Feb 18, 2025

Chicago Committee on Police and Fire Advances Appointments and Municipal Code Amendment

On February 18, 2025, the Chicago Committee on Police and Fire met in person to consider appointments to district councils and commissions, and to pass an amendment authorizing the Fire Commissioner to accept grants of equipment and supplies.

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Jan 14, 2025

Committee on Police and Fire Approves Police Board Appointments

On January 14, 2025, the Chicago Committee on Police and Fire held an in-person meeting chaired by Alderman Chris Taliaferro, during which it approved multiple appointments to the Police Board.

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Oct 25, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire meeting summary — October 25, 2024

The Committee on Police and Fire met in person on October 25, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. and voted to approve the appointment of Ciera Whitaker as a member of District Council 006.

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Oct 7, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire Meeting Summary - October 7, 2024

The Committee on Police and Fire met on October 7, 2024, to consider an amendment to the Municipal Code establishing policy and procedures for leave following the death of a uniformed service member. The proposed amendment passed in committee.

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Sep 17, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire approves appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo

The Chicago Committee on Police and Fire met in person on September 17, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. The committee considered appointment A2024-0009254 and passed the nomination of Angel Rubi Navarijo as a commissioner of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

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Jul 15, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire — Meeting Summary (July 15, 2024)

The Committee on Police and Fire met in person on July 15, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. in City Hall, Room 305. The committee considered the appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (A2024-0009254). The item was held in committee.

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Jun 11, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire Meeting - June 11, 2024

The Chicago Committee on Police and Fire held an in-person meeting on June 11, 2024, at City Hall to consider appointments to the Police Board and discuss bereavement leave policy for uniformed service members.

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May 14, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire Meeting - May 14, 2024

The Committee on Police and Fire held an amended in-person meeting on May 14, 2024, to consider municipal code amendments regarding lithium-ion battery safety standards for micromobility devices and to vote on seven appointments to the Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. Six of the seven appointments passed committee, while one was held.

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Apr 1, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire Meeting - April 1, 2024

The Committee on Police and Fire met on April 1, 2024, to consider amendments to municipal code regarding police officer retirement age and a substitute order concerning ShotSpotter surveillance technology deployment.

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Mar 18, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire Meeting - March 18, 2024

The Committee on Police and Fire met on March 18, 2024, to consider three appointment and reappointment items. All items passed in committee.

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Feb 5, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire Approves Staffing Analysis Amendment

The Chicago Committee on Police and Fire met on February 5, 2024, and passed an amendment to the Municipal Code requiring a comprehensive staffing analysis for the Chicago Police Department.

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