The Citizens' Network of Protection - Evanston, IL

The CNP is a group of Evanston, Illinois residents who are dedicated to enhancing civilian control over the police, increasing Evanston community confidence in the Evanston Police Department and reducing corruption within the police department. CNP recognizes that police reform is much needed, often in the form of retraining officers with a particular focus on human rights principles. In addition,

CNP is establishing a framework for a truly independent community control oversight and accountability review board in order to strengthen integrity within all systems of law enforcement in Evanston, Illinois. The CNP aims to assist the Evanston Police Department, the City of Evanston officials, and the residents of Evanston in its efforts to develop the most effective system of oversight and accountability, and addresses issues including:

* enhancement of police integrity and the integrity of law enforcement.

* dealing with complaints about policing, including but not limited to, receipt, investigation, and follow-up.

* setting policing priorities and encouraging policy input, including from outside the police department.

*Inviting external review, including from independent actors

* vast majority of police are working to serve the City of Evanston but we need to create a mechanism for these officers to create change.