Mayor Ann Taylor told the Waukegan City Council she intends to study the possibility of creating a Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
A Civilian Office of Police Accountability may be in Waukegan’s future but it cannot be like the one in the City of Chicago with its full investigative powers to recommend change.
Finding a way to get the community involved and keeping it fair for everyone affected is the challenge facing Waukegan officials. Taylor said those who join the panel, if one is established, must be open minded. Blanks said Wednesday any potential COPA member must understand what police do. Before they can participate, a certain amount of training is necessary so they can evaluate any situation from all sides.“They should be able to get to know the officers,” Blanks said. “They need to get in the car and know what it looks like for the officers. Anyone who takes part has to do that.”
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