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CPD reforms require ‘more than a simple checklist,’ monitor says with release of new consent-decree progress report

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department has improved its training processes for officers and “devoted significant attention” to its foot pursuit policy, while also struggling with community engagement and building trust, according to a report on the department’s progress toward making court-ordered reforms.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 12, 2022

CPD should halt controversial push for more ‘positive’ interactions, monitor says in echoing AG

CPD Supt. David Brown set a goal of 1.5 million such interactions this year. The Illinois attorney general’s office already likened the initiative to a “quota system” that’s “rife with significant downsides.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022

CPD makes significant headway on reform but still grapples with longstanding problems: report

While the Chicago Police Department is at some level of compliance with roughly three-fourths of a federal consent decree, a new report raises alarms about staffing, a delayed foot pursuit policy and efforts to build community trust.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022

City to help pay for home security cameras, which CPD hopes to add to its network

Rebates to cover their cost were announced Monday by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. They also can be used for outdoor motion sensor lighting and GPS trackers for cars.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2022

Digging into the details on Chicago’s murder clearance rate

Padded clearance stats and stalled court cases do little to boost either public confidence or police morale, as one expert says.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 4, 2022

¿'Fuga de cerebros' en la policía de Chicago? Las jubilaciones se estabilizaron, pero 660 policías se jubilaron en 2021

CHICAGO— El agente Mahir "Mike" Affaneh entró en pánico cuando escuchó a la alcaldesa de Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, declarar en octubre que los agentes podrían quedarse sin sueldo si se negaban a vacunarse.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 31, 2022

Half of murder cases considered ‘solved’ by CPD in 2021 did not lead to charges

Police officials touted that detectives in a violent year cleared the highest number of cases in nearly 20 years, but that doesn’t mean most killers will face justice, a Sun-Times analysis found.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 31, 2022

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 · Mar 30, 2022

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 · Mar 30, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2022