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Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. This concludes the Chicago 14th Police District Council meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 5, 1 p.m. at the Logan Square library. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. This concludes the Chicago 14th Police District Council meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 5, 1 p.m. at the Logan Square library. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org.
Laurent brings attention to a flyer about self defense courses available in the foyer.
March 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Laurent brings attention to a flyer about self defense courses available in the foyer.
An audience member asks about who is responsible for the email addresses gathered from community members at these meetings. Laurent says that these go to CCPSA staff.
March 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
An audience member asks about who is responsible for the email addresses gathered from community members at these meetings. Laurent says that these go to CCPSA staff.
An audience member says there has not been an opportunity to address the fact that at the last meeting a DC had described abuse committed against him and nothing was done about it or said about it. Vargas says everyone is welcome to watch the video of that February meeting.
March 5, 2025 at 1:45 AM
An audience member says there has not been an opportunity to address the fact that at the last meeting a DC had described abuse committed against him and nothing was done about it or said about it. Vargas says everyone is welcome to watch the video of that February meeting.
An audience member asks for an agenda before these meetings. Laurent explains that they are required by law to put forth an agenda before the meeting.
March 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
An audience member asks for an agenda before these meetings. Laurent explains that they are required by law to put forth an agenda before the meeting.
An audience member asks about the best ways to put pressure on CPD.
March 5, 2025 at 1:42 AM
An audience member asks about the best ways to put pressure on CPD.
Another audience member brings up concern about the quality of investigations in general, based on the lackluster investigation done into the Oathkeepers on the force by the BIA.
March 5, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Another audience member brings up concern about the quality of investigations in general, based on the lackluster investigation done into the Oathkeepers on the force by the BIA.
One audience member says that policies are not being followed, even though the CPD is saying they are being followed.
March 5, 2025 at 1:39 AM
One audience member says that policies are not being followed, even though the CPD is saying they are being followed.
Vargas brings up the idea of creating a victims' bill of rights.
March 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Vargas brings up the idea of creating a victims' bill of rights.
The audience brings up specific data, an account of what they have done and what they are doing, a timeline of events. They do not want to hear about the Ring doorbells again, or advice like "watch where you are going." Someone says they have not heard one single specific thing CPD has done.
March 5, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The audience brings up specific data, an account of what they have done and what they are doing, a timeline of events. They do not want to hear about the Ring doorbells again, or advice like "watch where you are going." Someone says they have not heard one single specific thing CPD has done.
Orlikoff says that they should set up a town hall meeting with the detectives assigned to the sexual assault cases. He wants to get information on what the public would like to see at a town hall.
March 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Orlikoff says that they should set up a town hall meeting with the detectives assigned to the sexual assault cases. He wants to get information on what the public would like to see at a town hall.
Laurent asks for forgiveness in regards to seeking justice with the sexual assault cases. He feels as though he has failed in some respect. He mentions Smart911, for which there are fliers about in the foyer.
March 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Laurent asks for forgiveness in regards to seeking justice with the sexual assault cases. He feels as though he has failed in some respect. He mentions Smart911, for which there are fliers about in the foyer.
Vargas says she stands with all the victims in the room, and they will call for a town hall, and continue to seek justice for the victims.
March 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Vargas says she stands with all the victims in the room, and they will call for a town hall, and continue to seek justice for the victims.
Orlikoff says that they can make a request for safety whistles personal alarms if people are interested.
March 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Orlikoff says that they can make a request for safety whistles personal alarms if people are interested.
Orlikoff says that the self defense training is full for March 14. They will make a request to hold more of these if that is what the community wants.
March 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Orlikoff says that the self defense training is full for March 14. They will make a request to hold more of these if that is what the community wants.
Laurent wraps up public comment. We are moving into DC updates.
March 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Laurent wraps up public comment. We are moving into DC updates.
Orlikoff tries to clarify her questions by detailing how much DCs are paid and by who.
March 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Orlikoff tries to clarify her questions by detailing how much DCs are paid and by who.
The next comment is about the same issue. She expresses confusion about the function of this meeting, and speaks about the difficulty to get straight answers from the police, without them deferring to someone else.
March 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The next comment is about the same issue. She expresses confusion about the function of this meeting, and speaks about the difficulty to get straight answers from the police, without them deferring to someone else.
The next commenter says "The turn-out I see here tells me everything I need to know about the situation." He says the police are sidestepping questions, and it seems like they do not care about the victims.
March 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The next commenter says "The turn-out I see here tells me everything I need to know about the situation." He says the police are sidestepping questions, and it seems like they do not care about the victims.
The next comment is about the call for Councilor David Orlikoff to resign. He says the lack of transparency in these processes undermines the accountability of the district councilors. There has been no clear articulation of the substantive grievances.
March 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The next comment is about the call for Councilor David Orlikoff to resign. He says the lack of transparency in these processes undermines the accountability of the district councilors. There has been no clear articulation of the substantive grievances.
The next commenter asks if the DCs are able to call for a town hall meeting. Laurent says "we can set up a town hall."
March 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The next commenter asks if the DCs are able to call for a town hall meeting. Laurent says "we can set up a town hall."
The next commenter asks about funds for safety tools. "I want a weapon."
March 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The next commenter asks about funds for safety tools. "I want a weapon."
The next commenter expresses frustration with the unclear purpose of this meeting. There is a not a forum for people to express these concerns, if not at this meeting. "I just want people to be held accountable."
March 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The next commenter expresses frustration with the unclear purpose of this meeting. There is a not a forum for people to express these concerns, if not at this meeting. "I just want people to be held accountable."
The next commenter mentions a Women's Roundtable taking place on March 15 to discuss what they can do for the community, including policy changes and holding folks accountable. She has fliers that she will leave.
March 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The next commenter mentions a Women's Roundtable taking place on March 15 to discuss what they can do for the community, including policy changes and holding folks accountable. She has fliers that she will leave.