The Latest Breaking News from CPD

Cincinnati police officer blames music for calling teen the n-word during road rage caught on bodycam video

Officer has history of aggressive behaviour

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Chicago Board of Education to vote on new $10.2M school police contract

The policing program at CPS has undergone major changes the past couple years after widespread protests called for the removal of officers from schools.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2022

Jury awards CPD whistleblower more than $4 million in suit against city

Former Chicago police detective Beth Svec sued the department in 2017 for retaliating against her after she brought forward evidence contradicting officers’ narrative of an arrest.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2022

City Council OKs towing crackdown on vehicles used in drag racing, drifting

The ordinance gives the Chicago Police Department the power to impound vehicles used in daredevil stunts, whether or not the owner is present.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2022

Officer suicides are a tragic reminder that mental health must remain a priority for CPD

An officer suffering from an untreated mental health condition is certainly not fit to deal with a member of the public who may be having a breakdown of their own.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022

Chicago police could get power to seize vehicles used for drag racing, drifting

The unanimous committee vote follows an incident that drew hundreds of spectators to the Near West Side early Sunday, keeping area residents up for hours. The full city council could OK the measure as soon as Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2022

CPD sergeant has died following apparent suicide attempt: police

The sergeant was off-duty when he suffered a gunshot wound, a police spokesman said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2022

‘Pray for a miracle’: Hundreds gather at St. Rita of Cascia to support Chicago cop who was shot, paralyzed trying to break up bar fight

Officer Danny Golden was shot in the back early Saturday after a fight spilled out of Sean’s Rhino Bar & Grill in Beverly.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 15, 2022

Domestic violence surge continued in 2021, new report shows

The number of orders of protection jumped 55% statewide; domestic violence-related shootings and homicides increased 64% in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 11, 2022

Chicago Police Department grieving latest officer suicide

The officer’s name has not been released.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022