The Latest Breaking News from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability

Family Of Dexter Reed Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Chicago

Family of Dexter Reed sues Chicago police for fatal shooting, alleging excessive force and unconstitutional conduct during traffic stop.

Top News · Apr 24, 2024

A Chicago police officer was accused of sexual assault. The top cop pushed to keep him on the force.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability found that the officer engaged in a series of nonconsensual sex acts in 2020 against the woman, who reported he attacked her when she fell asleep at her home after they attended a banquet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

No evidence Chicago cops engaged in sexual misconduct with migrants, probe finds

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability on Friday said investigators were unable to find any victims of the alleged abuse.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023

Civilian Office of Police Accountability acknowledges complaint against Chicago officer for alleged sex with migrant housed at station

CHICAGO — A complaint submitted Thursday to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability spurred an internal Chicago Police investigation into allegations of at least one officer having sexual contact with a migrant housed at a West Side police station.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 7, 2023

Chicago probes sex misconduct allegation against officers involving migrant living at police station

Chicago’s police oversight agency says it's investigating sexual misconduct allegations against officers involving a migrant who was living in a police station after arriving in the city

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Dozens of immigrants moved from police station where officers are being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said it learned of the alleged misconduct Thursday and notified the Chicago Police Department’s bureau of internal affairs, which formally opened an investigation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2023

Oversight agency launching effort to cut massive backlog of CPD disciplinary investigations

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability plans to start reviewing roughly 850 pending investigations on July 17, focusing mostly on cases that have lasted more than two years and involve operational violations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Family of Black man fatally shot by Chicago cop in Garfield Park calls for officer’s arrest and justice

Reginald Clay Jr., 24, ran from officers who approached him and a group of people in the 3800 block of West Flournoy Street on April 15, officials said. Body-cam footage shows Clay turning toward officers holding a handgun.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023

Chicago cop faces 90-day suspension, accused of striking Police Board president during George Floyd protest

Police Board President Ghian Foreman filed a complaint with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability saying an officer struck him five times during the May 31, 2020, protest, leaving him with swelling in both legs and unable to walk home.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

CPD officer facing dismissal after shooting unarmed man who was reaching for his boot during chase

Both the Civilian Office of Police Accountability and Supt. David Brown have recommended that Officer Carlos Barona be fired.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023