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A Motion to Receive the Citizen Police Oversight Committee's Semi-Annual Report
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Introduction
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Pursuant to Chapter 2 ("Administration"), Article 30 ("Citizens Police Oversight Committee"), Section 2-30-2 ("Duties") of the Oak Park Village Code, the Citizens Police Oversight Committee (CPOC) shall provide written reports to the Village Board or such standing or ad hoc committee of the Village Board as the Village Board may designate, on a semiannual basis, concerning the Committee's activities and any information and analysis of such information which the committee may have compiled as a result of its activities during the preceding six months.
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Recommended Action
Receive the CPOC Semi-Annual Report.
Prior Board Action
The Village Board previously received the semi-annual report on May 20, 2025.
Background
The CPOC last submitted a semi-annual report to the Village Board of Trustees on May 20, 2025, for the period of July 2024 through December 2024.
Timing Considerations
There are no specific timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item.
DEI Impact
Police oversight is designed to provide transparency and accountability in policing, which, as an institution, has had a disproportionate impact on communities of color. Police oversight can benefit not only individual complainants, but also the police force and the larger community by establishing or reinforcing trust and accountability.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the Village Board receive the Semi-Annual Report, as is customary.
Advantages:
* Maintains the semi-annual reporting process
Disadvantages:
* There are no disadvantages to this action.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Board could request that CPOC review and revise its ...
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