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HB 5011

MUNI CD-POLICE EVALUATION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kam Buckner and 25 co-sponsors

Illinois bill establishing community-based police performance evaluation systems for municipalities to enhance accountability and incorporate civilian input into officer assessments.

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
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Bill Summary · HB 5011

Legislative bill overview

HB 5011 establishes a community-based process for evaluating police performance in Illinois municipalities. The bill creates a framework requiring local police departments to undergo periodic evaluations that incorporate community input and established performance metrics. This represents an attempt to formalize accountability mechanisms between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Why is this important

Police evaluation systems directly affect hiring, promotion, discipline, and retention decisions that shape department culture and community relations. Communities across Illinois have raised concerns about police accountability, making standardized evaluation frameworks a focal point in ongoing public safety debates. The outcome of this bill could influence how municipal police departments measure effectiveness and respond to community concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "community input": Disagreement likely over who participates in evaluations, whether it's representative community members, advocacy organizations, or broader surveys, and whether law enforcement unions have evaluation input
  • Performance metrics: Tension between traditional police measures (arrests, response times) and community-focused metrics (use-of-force incidents, complaint resolution, procedural justice) may create competing evaluation standards
  • Implementation costs and local control: Municipalities may resist state-mandated evaluation systems as unfunded mandates, while smaller departments may lack resources to implement complex evaluation infrastructure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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