Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
Boyce Robert Owens currently serves as the Director for Public Safety at the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, implementing strategic initiatives in public safety since November 2023. Owens has been a lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago since August 2019, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses focused on police reform and government oversight. Prior experience includes the role of Director of Safety & Justice Research at the National Policing Institute and Chief Performance Analyst for Public Safety at the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General. Additional experience encompasses strategic advising in public safety at Civic Consulting Alliance and previous lecturing roles at the University of Chicago. Owens holds a PhD in Sociology and a Master of Legal Studies from the University of Chicago and a BA from Harvard University.
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Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
The Civic Committee works with business leaders, public officials, and other civic organizations on game-changing initiatives to promote the social and economic well-being of our region. Since 1983, the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago has been a forceful and thoughtful voice on critical issues facing Chicago, the state of Illinois, and the entire region. Through our reports, events, and affiliated organizations we have shined a light on the region’s assets, challenges, and aspirations – and offered ideas for securing a brighter future for residents and businesses.