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Welcome to the Janice Jones for 3rd District Police Council
TRUSTED LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGE
Hello, my name is Janice Jones, and I am a candidate for the 3rd District Police Council. When I first heard about the police council, I thought it was a great way to better serve my community. The more I delve into the functions, the more I saw an opportunity to change a system historically rooted in racism to one filled with greater public safety, accountability, and equity. I thought how great this could be for Black communities, and I felt it would be an excellent way for Blacks and other minorities to have a true VOICE in the system that serves and protect us. To this end, I became a candidate for the 3rd District Police Council.
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members, a heart of grace and a soul generated by love."
Coretta Scott King
Who is Janice Jones?
The Woman, Community Resident and Trendsetter
THE WOMAN
I am a servant of God. A product of the Chicago Public School System. I have been a South Shore Community resident for practically my whole life. I love my community and dedicated a great deal of my life to serving my community with a passion for youth, seniors, families and an unwavering commitment to inspiring community stewardship & collaborations.
THE COMMUNITY RESIDENT
As Community resident I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly in my community.
I have always wanted to do more to make my community safer, where families could live, grow and become productive citizens. I have worked to solve many issues troubling my community. I started the first block club on my block and helped other blocks to form their clubs. I am known as the CEO of Block clubs and the block club lady. I am the facilitator for Beat 334, completed the Citizen Academy
training, an active participant in the "Together We Can Initiative“ and very instrumental in planning Community Care days, Bike Rodeo & Slow Roll events across the district. These activities allow neighbors and community stakeholders to connect, build close nit and trusting relationships.
THE TRENDSETTER
I am a Community Trendsetter with the goal of changing the trend of violence in my community into safer communities for ALL. While I believe no single approach is right for everyone or every community. I understand Community Equity requires tailor-made solutions and trusted relationships. A brighter future for those who work and live in the neighborhood can be created when we work together. I work diligently, with: civic and community organizations, schools, youth and community stakeholders to give families a fighting chance at reaching their fullest potential. I believe my education and experience in social justice, violence prevention, advocacy, mediation and community outreach, positions me for success as a District Council member.
AS A DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMEBER
Janice Jones, trusted leadership for CHANGE
As your district council representative:
YOU will have a VOICE in the Chicago Police Departments:
Policy
Procedures
and practices
to strengthen the police department and law enforcement agencies accountability system. YOU Will NOW have insight & oversight in to the system that serve & protects YOU!
Together we will explore and advance alternative effective approaches to public safety!
Endorsements
- 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell
- 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris
What Is A District Council:
Chicago Ordinance
Chicago City Commission
Chicago City Commission
In July 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance creating a new model for police oversight, accountability, and public safety. The ordinance creates two bodies: a citywide Community Commission
for Public Safety and Accountability, with power to advance systemic reform, and District Councils, which will be elected in each poli
In July 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance creating a new model for police oversight, accountability, and public safety. The ordinance creates two bodies: a citywide Community Commission
for Public Safety and Accountability, with power to advance systemic reform, and District Councils, which will be elected in each police district and work to improve policing and public safety in the district. The Commission and District Councils will bring police officers and Chicago residents together to plan, prioritize, and build mutual trust; strengthen the police accountability system; give Chicagoans a meaningful new role in oversight; and explore and advance alternative effective approaches to public safety.
Chicago City Commission
Chicago City Commission
Chicago City Commission
- Commission responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Gathering public input on policies, including by posting draft policies on its website and offering the public opportunities to comment
- Setting policy for COPA and the Police Board.
- Establishing goals and evaluating progress for the Police Department, COPA, and the Police Board
- Sett
- Commission responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Gathering public input on policies, including by posting draft policies on its website and offering the public opportunities to comment
- Setting policy for COPA and the Police Board.
- Establishing goals and evaluating progress for the Police Department, COPA, and the Police Board
- Setting yearly goals for the Superintendent and the Police Department, the Chief Administrator and COPA, and the Police Board President and
- The Police Board (beginning of the year)
- Evaluating the progress that was made toward meeting the established goals (at the end of the year.)
- Reviewing and recommending changes to the Police Department budget before the City Council votes on the annual City budget and Police
- Department budget appropriation.
- Working with the Police Department on community policing programs
- Identifying and recommending preventative, proactive, community-based, and evidence-based solutions to violence, including non-policing alternatives
- Making recommendations to the Public Safety Inspector General about research or audits to conduct
- Promoting community engagement and transparency
- Holding public meetings at least once a month. (The Commission will conduct outreach to get a range of perspectives on police-community relations, Police Department policies and practices, and the police accountability system.)
- Appointing a Noncitizen Advisory Council to ensure that the perspectives and experiences of Chicago residents who are not United States
- citizens are reflected and incorporated in the Commission's work.
- Requiring the Police Superintendent and other key officials to provide data and reports and to appear in public forums to address questions.
- Publishing public reports on matters of community concern.
District Councils
Chicago City Commission
District Councils
District Councils will be created in each of the City’s 22 police districts. They will be made of up three people elected in regular municipal elections every four years, though anyone can participate in District Council work, and the more people who participate, the more effective the District Councils can be. The first District Council
District Councils will be created in each of the City’s 22 police districts. They will be made of up three people elected in regular municipal elections every four years, though anyone can participate in District Council work, and the more people who participate, the more effective the District Councils can be. The first District Council elections will be in February 2023, when Chicagoans will also vote for candidates for aldermen and the mayor.
- The District Councils will have several key roles:
- Building stronger connections between the police and the community at the district level, where the community is a true partner in making the neighborhood safer. They can work with the police to solve problems and set priorities.
- Collaborating in the development and implementation of community policing initiatives.
- Holding monthly public meetings, where residents can work with the police on local initiatives rooted in community concerns and priorities. They can also raise and work to address concerns about policing in the district, and increase accountability. •Working with the community to get input on police department policies and practices.
- Working to develop and expand restorative justice and similar programs in the police district.
- Ensuring that the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability gets input from the community, so that the Commission’s work will be based on what people in neighborhoods across the city are concerned about.
- Nominating members of the Community Commission. Anyone who serves on the Community Commission must first have the support of elected District Council members.
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VISION
Community Strong
and Everyone SAFE.
THE EXPECTION
We All work together to create it.
ONE CAN DO SO LITTLE TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH
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