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Chicago police ‘brain drain’? Retirements have stabilized, but 660 cops retired in 2021

CHICAGO — Officer Mahir “Mike” Affaneh panicked after he heard Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot make a statement in October that officers might have to go on a no-pay status if they refused to be vaccinated.

Chicago Tribune

Man who pinned cop against squad car also shot at officers, prosecutors said

James Callion, 28, was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with cops after he was stopped for a “minor traffic violation” in the 800 block of South Sacramento Boulevard, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor, top cop urge new police officers to get to know their communities, take care of themselves

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Supt. David Brown spoke Tuesday during a police graduation ceremony at Navy Pier.

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National Trust acquires Dorset ‘speed-dating’ caves for bats

Colonies mix annually at Winspit caves near Swanage, a hibernation site for rare greater horseshoe bats

The Guardian - UK

Judge grants Chicago Police Department a 3-year extension to implement court-ordered reforms

CHICAGO — A federal judge on Friday granted the Chicago Police Department a three-year extension to comply with the consent decree, giving the department a total of eight years to implement a series of much-anticipated court-ordered reforms.

Chicago Tribune

Lightfoot says 5 years for sweeping police reforms was ‘unrealistic’ as city gets another 3 years

The mayor estimates the cost of completing those massive reforms will be between $50 million and $100 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

Supt. Brown asks for public’s help in identifying South Shore gunman who killed 2 Monday

“We cannot and we will not let violence become commonplace in the city of Chicago,” Police Supt. David Brown said Tuesday.

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Despite top cop’s objection, officer who struck activist during chaotic Grant Park rally now faces dismissal

During a demonstration that resulted in violent clashes between police and protesters who tried to bring down the Columbus statue in Grant Park, Officer Nicholas Jovanovich was caught on video striking activist Miracle Boyd in the face.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPD’s plan for 1.5M ‘positive’ interactions with residents ‘deeply problematic,’ AG says

The Illinois attorney general’s office sent a scathing memo to city lawyers warning that Chicago Police Supt. David Brown’s goal for bolstering community engagement amounts to “a quota system” that is “rife with significant downsides.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Shooting outside Chicago pizza shop leaves 7 men wounded

Authorities say a shooting outside a pizza shop on Chicago’s South Side has left seven men wounded

The Independent UK

7 seriously hurt in South Chicago mass shooting

Seven people were transported to area hospitals in serious to critical condition.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago police officer found dead in apparent suicide in Far South Side home

“The loss of an officer is a stark reminder of the many sacrifices and demands members of law enforcement face each and every day,” CPD Supt. David Brown wrote in a statement.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPD to waive college requirements for some new hires

City Colleges of Chicago will host in-person testing for the Chicago Police Department from March 17-19. Walk-in applicants will also be welcomed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot calls 2022 year of ‘accountability’ on violent crime, but says CPD Supt. Brown has her ‘total confidence’

Her hand-picked police chief “is implementing levels of accountability that, frankly, we haven’t seen in the Police Department in a long time,” the mayor told the Sun-Times editorial board.

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Chicago’s top cop says he made decision to pull officers from street after heroin bust involving internal affairs chief’s car

Supt. David Brown on Wednesday said the cops were moved from their normal assignments ‘until we fully understand the conduct of every officer involved.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Man, 24, charged with attempted murder of 2 officers shot outside West Side hot dog spot

Kailo Harris-Caldwell additionally faces a charge of possession of a controlled substance, police said.

Chicago Tribune

‘10-1! 10-1! I got shot in the head!’ screams 1 of 2 cops shot while in line at hot dog stand in Chicago

CHICAGO — One of two Chicago police officers who were shot early Friday while in line at Maxwell Street hot dog stand in Lawndale have been released from a hospital, the department said.

The Independent UK

2 Chicago officers wounded in shooting, suspect caught

Police say two Chicago police officers were shot and wounded by a gunman who dropped a handgun while waiting in line at a restaurant with one of the officers, picked it up and opened fire

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2 Chicago police officers shot on the West Side after gunman drops weapon in front of them, then opens fire

“I got shot in the head, I got shot in the head,” one of the wounded officers radioed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Police vow swift response to solve shooting of 12-year-old girl out celebrating birthday

“This was heinous, reckless, senseless and the gangs involved — and you know who you are— we’re coming after you,” CPD Supt. David Brown said at City Hall on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Arbitrator sides with city on cop vaccinations

Mayor Lori Lightfoot hopes at least some of the roughly 2,800 Chicago police officers who remain unvaccinated will now get their shots, leaving fewer officers subject to suspension or firing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Top cop says no evidence of misconduct in decision not to impound car of high-ranking chief after niece stopped in drug arrest

"Of course I wasn’t on the scene making any of these decisions," Supt. David Brown said at a news conference.

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Classic Mini Restomod Now Offered In America For A Cool $100,000

David Brown Automotive has a new importer for US buyers wanting a classic Mini with a modern makeover.

Daily Record

Incredible images show area of Mars after Scottish beauty spot by NASA scientists

David Brown, a Formartine Area Ranger in Ellon, wrote to Dr. Abigail Fraeman, a research scientist at the Mars Science Laboratory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Top cop points to fewer carjackings in Chicago, but data shows the rate of arrests is down too

Chicago Police Supt. David Brown said carjackings are down 20% in the first two months of the year, but they are still more than three times higher than before the pandemic began.

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