CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Chicago’s newly-created Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability held its first public meeting on the West Side Tuesday night as it seeks input regarding the next police superintendent.
Among the 80 or so who attended the first meeting, Theora Humphries, weighed in on what she thinks the city needs in a superintendent.
"I don't believe it should be someone from the outside," Humphries said. "I think it should be someone who knows our city,” she told CBS-2.
One name in particular came up: retired Chief Ernest Cato III.
He was passed over when David Brown got the job in 2020.
Princess Shaw was just glad to see this new process, getting public input.
"For many years, we've never had this happen," said Princess Shaw, who attended the meeting. "So, for them to take the initiative to even actually have this, I think it's a great thing."
Commission member Remel Terry said these public meetings are not just for show. There’s a point.
"To give them an opportunity to have their voices heard, this is historic," said Community Commissioner Remel Terry. "It's never been done before."
There will be three more public meetings. The commission will forward three candidates to the mayor, likely in July. He’ll choose one or start the process over.
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