As of 7:33 p.m., the police board meeting is underway.

The meeting can be streamed online at cantv.org/live/

First up is a discussion of the Chicago Police Department's Foot Pursuit Policy.

The meeting agenda can be found here if you're following the business of the Chicago Police Board. chicago.gov/content/dam/ci…

CPD's Foot Pursuit Policy has made headlines a number of times in recent months. Here is an example: abc7chicago.com/chicago-police…

Here's a news release about CPD's foot pursuit policy that was released in May. home.chicagopolice.org/wp-content/upl…

CPD is seeking public comment on its Foot Pursuit Policy through July 15, 2021. Feedback can be provided online at home.chicagopolice.org/reform/policy-…

Police Board President Ghian Foreman asked Chief of Operations, Brian McDermott, to give the police superintendent's report on behalf of David Brown.

Subsequently, a report of the Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability is delivered by Andrea Kersten

Next up the police board approves a motion in regards to a disciplinary case involving Officer Patrick Kelly in the shooting of Michael LaPorta.

The police board's vote provides for Kelly's firing from CPD. Among the news media outlets reporting on this topic tonight is the Chicago Tribune. chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-…

Next up is the public comment portion of the police board meeting.

Each speaker is given two minutes to give remarks at the meeting.

The first speaker gives kudos to CPD for working with the community.

The second speaker expresses concerns about the city's beat 624. She asks for an increase in CPD manpower, among other things.

The third speaker takes time to complain about a CPD officer. She said she supports the police, but she may file a formal complaint against that officer.

The fourth speaker asks for an update from McDermott about a concern he has for a specific area in the city.

McDermott said they've made arrests, and two resulted in federal charges.

The fifth speaker provides comments about policing certain communities, saying the city is plagued by institutional racism.

The sixth speaker questions why CPD Superintendent David Brown is not present for tonight's meeting.

A motion to adjourn the police board meeting passes as of 8:40 p.m.

This concludes my coverage of the June 17 meeting of the Chicago Police Board, brought to you by @CHIdocumenters. Check out documenters.org for more details. #CHIDocumenters