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Join us for our next Virtual Public Hearing before Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer

On January 13, 2026 at 1:00-2:30 pm CT, the public hearing will focus on Unity of Command/Span of Control and BIA updates. Members of the public may listen in to the status conference via Zoom (link: https://afslaw.zoom.us/j/96173711584; phone: 13126266799,,96173711584#).

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The 2026 schedule of Public Hearings is below.

Date/Time Format Topic
January 13, 1 pm-2:30pmVirtualUnity of Command/Span of Control

BIA updates
February 21, 1 pm – 4:30 pmVirtual• Public Comments with a request on recent events and interactions

• Recap of 2025 training and looking forward to 2026 training
March 10, 1 pm – 2:30 pmVirtual• Search Warrants

• Update on progress in the Investigatory Stop, Protective Pat Down, and Enforcement of Loitering Ordinances section
April 14, 1 pm-2:30 pmVirtual• Community Policing section (including discussion about District Strategic Plans, as well as youth diversion and deflection programs)

• Impartial Policing section (including Office of Equity and Engagement Update)
May 12, 1 pm-2:30 pmVirtual• Workforce Allocation Study Discussion

• Civic Consulting Alliance Project Update
June 9, 1 pm -2:30 pmVirtualTBD
July 14, 1 pm-4:30 pmVirtualTBD
August 11, 1 pm-2:30 pmVirtual• Community Engagement

• Recruitment, Hiring, and Promotions, including retention and policy considering disciplinary history in promotions
September 15, 1 pm-2:30 pmVirtual• Officer Wellness section

• Data section
October 20, 1 pm-2:30 pmVirtual• Use of Force, including Officer-Involved Shooting and Death Policies, as well as efforts to comply with PCRIA

• FPIR/Foot Pursuit District Level Review Update
November 17, 1 pm-4:30 pmVirtual• Public Comments with a requested focus on recent events and interactions
December 8, 1 pm-2:30 pmVirtual• Yearly Recap on Progress

• COPA File Review/Compliance Updates