Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 14 Sep 2026: Police Officer Eligibility List Under Review
The Northbrook Board of Fire & Police Commissioners meets Monday, September 14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the Northbrook Police Department, 1401 Landwehr Rd., with the most notable open-session item being a motion to remove certain candidates from the Police Officer eligibility list.
Key items
- Police Officer eligibility list removals — Removing candidates from the eligibility list directly affects who can be hired as a Northbrook police officer.
- Closed session: specific employee — The board will privately discuss the employment, discipline, or dismissal of a named Village employee, which could affect public safety staffing.
- Public comment opportunity — Residents have a formal chance to address the board on any matter within its jurisdiction before discussion items are taken up.
Full agenda — click any item to expand
Minutes Approval
The board will review and consider approving minutes from its July 30, 2026 open meeting and its July 9, 2026 closed meeting.
Public Comment
Residents may address the board on any topic within its jurisdiction that is not otherwise listed on the agenda. Speakers must submit a written form before the meeting, are limited to three minutes each, and should expect no immediate back-and-forth response from board members.
Closed Session: Employee Matter and Prior Closed-Session Minutes
The board will enter closed session under the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific Village employee. The board will also review minutes from its July 30, 2026 closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/(c)(21).
Removal of Candidates from Police Officer Eligibility List
The board will consider a motion to remove certain named candidates from the current Police Officer eligibility list. The agenda does not specify how many candidates are affected or the reasons for potential removal.