Police oversight commission holds special meeting on proposed CPD budget

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown addressed Monday’s meeting of the Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability, saying this is “the most complex time in policing.” (Anthony Vazquez / Sun-Times)

The Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability held a virtual meeting Monday night, questioning Chicago’s top cop and other department brass on the proposed police 2023 budget.

The interim commission is charged with reviewing and commenting on the Chicago Police Department budget before a City Council vote. Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed her budget this month. In the proposal, the Chicago Police Department’s budget would increase from $1.88 billion to $1.94 billion.