The Latest Breaking News from CPD

Judge orders sweeping document ‘dump’ in 2011 cop murder case

‘Just gather it all,’ judge tells lawyer for city, as lawyers for men charged with cop’s 2011 murder allege CPD hid files.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022

Data should be driving Police Department dollars, civilian oversight panel says

“We need to spend better and more strategically,” to cut city’s violence, eliminate “untenable” working conditions for officers, commission’s president says.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2022

Lawyers for accused cop killers want to question former CPD chief Garry McCarthy

Attorneys for three men charged in the 2011 murder of Officer Clifton Lewis say CPD hid investigative files. They want to ask McCarthy about ‘rumors’ circulating around the shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022

Top cop defends 120-day suspension for officer accused of fraternizing with Proud Boys, not telling brass

CPD Supt. David Brown said CPD has “zero tolerance” for sworn officers joining or associating with hate groups. But given what can be proved, he said, a 120-day suspension is as far as he legally can go.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2022

Parties push harder for charter shift

Some political parties and movements have vowed to push harder for either an amendment or rewrite of the 2017 constitution, saying only a fair charter will bring about a free and just election.

Bangkok Post · Oct 20, 2022

Mayoral challenger Sophia King unveils plan to reverse spike in violent crime

She would create a “Chicago Reserve” of 1,000 retired CPD officers handling “crucial, but non-dangerous duties,” add 200 detectives, use “crime-fighting drones,” and have officers work 10-hour days, four days per week.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

Marine vet Ald. Villegas urges city to reinstate Veterans Affairs Office

The office was disbanded in 2019, but the need remains for former U.S. service members who need help with homelessness, joblessness, substance abuse and other issues, the 36th Ward alderperson said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2022

IG’s quarterly report highlights wrongdoing by former police officer, COPA investigator

A now-former Chicago Police officer was accused Friday of using CPD resources to operate an unlicensed private security company whose clients included bars and nightclubs that serve alcohol, in direct violation of the code of conduct.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 14, 2022

City lawyers try (again) to block Mayor Lori Lightfoot deposition in CPD whistleblower case

Isaac Lambert claims he was demoted for refusing to lie about a fellow officer’s shooting of an autistic teen.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

11 years after off-duty Chicago cop’s murder, the case against his alleged killers has frayed

The prosecution of three men charged in the 2011 murder of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis has been plagued by misconduct allegations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 4, 2022