CPD Workforce Allocation Study
We urged the City Council to pass an ordinance that will implement a CPD Workforce Allocation (WFA) Study. This initiative is currently ongoing. Read below for latest updates, and click through the presentation at the bottom of this page to understand:
What a CPD Workforce Allocation Study is
Why our community needs a CPD Workforce Allocation Study
What questions our community wants answered through a CPD Workforce Allocation Study
Latest updates:
(01/29/2025)
Our District Council presented the latest information we have been given on the WFA Study at our January 2025 Meeting. Watch the recording of the meeting here, or sift through the slides by following this link
During our meeting, we shared our proposal on how to enroll District Councilors into this process to ensure that community voices remain central to the Workforce Allocation Study, shaping its outcomes and building trust between residents, CPD, and City leadership
When reaching out to the Mayor’s Office, we have been: “It is our hopes to engage all District Council Members…and ask DC members to continue to disseminate the relevant updates to the community. “
(11/20/2024):
City of Chicago Announces Citywide Community Input Sessions: Community input sessions will focus on policing efforts and alternate response models
GRANT OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF CHICAGO, MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP, AND THE COMMERCIAL CLUB FOUNDATION
(11/15/2024):
All involved parties have officially signed contract to conduct a CPD Workforce Allocation Study.
Scope of Services & Staffing Analysis has been created and shared. Click the link to access a public facing copy.
(08/07/24):
Email update from Deputy Corporation Counsel, Public Safety Reform Division:
“the scope of work has been finalized, a vendor has been selected, and the vendor has started work including building out the timeline and phases of the project. Additionally, CPD complied with the ordinance and provided a written update to City Council and the Mayor's Office on June 3, 2024, and will provide the next update as required.”
(6/14/24):
On Monday, June 3, CPD sent a quarterly update to the Mayor and City Council.
(5/29/24):
CPD is has chosen a Third Party organization to conduct the Workforce Allocation (WFA) Study: Matrix Consulting Group.
The scope is near final. The City is waiting on the IL Attorney General’s Office to confirm their support (requirement of the consent decree).
Deadline to enter agreement is 6/18. City plans to meet this deadline.
We’re continuing to advocate our community’s voice to be included in what the final Workforce Allocation Study will accomplish