Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, 29 Sep 2026: Police Officer Eligibility List Under Review
The Northbrook Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at 1401 Landwehr Rd. to consider removing candidates from the Police Officer eligibility list and hold a closed session regarding a specific employee.
Key items
- Police Officer Eligibility List Removals — Candidates removed from the eligibility list lose their path to being hired as Northbrook police officers through the current hiring cycle.
- Closed Session: Employee Matter — The board will privately discuss the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of a specific Village employee, which could affect police or fire department staffing.
- Public Comment — Residents have a formal opportunity to address the commission on any matter within its jurisdiction before action is taken.
Full agenda — click any item to expand
Closed Session: Specific Employee Matter
The board will enter closed session under the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) to discuss matters related to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific Village employee. No further details about the employee or the nature of the discussion are provided in the agenda.
Removal of Candidates from Police Officer Eligibility List
The board will take up a motion to remove certain candidates from the Police Officer eligibility list. Eligibility lists are used to rank and select candidates for police officer positions; removal from the list would disqualify those individuals from being hired through the current process. The agenda does not identify which candidates are affected or the reasons for proposed removal.
Public Comment
Members of the public may address the board on any matter within its jurisdiction. Speakers must submit a written form before the meeting, are limited to three minutes each, and the board will not engage in back-and-forth dialogue during the session.