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Public commenters press Police Board on killings, filings and a conspiracy theory
Summary
Public commenters at the Police Board meeting urged the board to act on alleged false reports and systemic issues, honored a fallen officer, and advanced a theory called the "Human Connectcomb Project." Commenters asked what the board is doing about killings, alleged white supremacist infiltration, and problems with complaint handling.
Several members of the public spoke during the Jan. 16 Police Board meeting. Otis Buckley, who identified himself as president and founder of Total Blackout for Reform, addressed the board about what he called the "Human Connectcomb Project," describing it as a program that digitizes the human brain and uses those digital copies to control people; he urged the board to "work with me" to stop it. Buckley provided an email address for follow‑up (otisthesalesman@gmail.com).
Dr. Rita Pritchett commemorated the first woman killed in the line of duty, Dorelle Brandon (shot Jan. 24, 1984), and thanked board and police efforts to strengthen community ties. Rhonda Smith of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression asked the board, "what are you guys doing about these, police officers that are committing murder?" and raised concerns about alleged white supremacist infiltration of police departments.
Robert Terry told the board he has repeatedly returned to meetings seeking redress for what he described as a false report that lists him as the assailant; he said he has video evidence and has struggled to have his complaint entered into the police computer system and to obtain an order of protection. Pastor Doyle expressed concern about an inspector general report that he says lists names he never mentioned and asked that the matter be noted.
These public comments did not prompt immediate board action during the meeting; Cooper invited individuals to stay after the meeting to follow up or to send messages for additional assistance.
