OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
February 5, 2021
Anna Valencia City Clerk
Room 107, City Hall Chicago, IL 60602
Dear Ms. Valencia:
I transmit herewith for filing Executive Order No. 2021-1, which 1 have signed this date. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2021-1
ACCESS TO INFORMATION REGARDING ALLEGED POLICE MISCONDUCT
WHEREAS, individuals who complain of certain types of alleged police misconduct against them may justifiably seek access to video and audio recordings and certain specified initial police reports pertaining to those incidents; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate as a matter of fundamental fairness and good government transparency to provide these individuals with the information they seek; and
WHEREAS, any such access to information must be provided in compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations and rules that protect the privacy rights of individuals involved in the incidents; and
WHEREAS, it is also important that there be clear standards and expectations regarding release of such materials; now, therefore,
I, LORI E. LIGHTFOOT, Mayor ofthe City of Chicago, do hereby order as follows:
SECTION I. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Order, the following definitions apply:
"BWC" means,(body-worn camera. " i < c
"Complainant" means a person who has filed a complaint with COPA alleging police misconduct and is the subject ofthe Incident. The term "Complainant" includes a parent or legal guardian of a Complainant who is a minor, or the legal representative of a Complainant.
"COPA" means the City of Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
"CPD" means the City of Chicago Police Department.
"'DOL" means the City of Chicago Department of Law.
"Incident" means an alleged incident of misconduct by one or more members of CPD.
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