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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Fran Spielman

New top cop in waiting vows to have officers’ backs

Larry Snelling made his debut on Monday as Mayor Brandon Johnson’s choice to lead the Chicago Police Department. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

Larry Snelling made his debut Monday as the man chosen to lead the Chicago Police Department, promising to improve officer wellness and training, overhaul promotions and rebuild shattered trust between citizens and police.

Snelling proved immediately why Johnson concluded he is the best hope for improving police morale and reversing an exodus of officers from the department, with nearly 1,700 fewer officers than four years ago.

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