Chicago Police Department: 'Heartbreaking loss of one of our police officers to apparent suicide'
More than a dozen suicides have been reported in the CPD since 2018. A 2017 Justice Department report found CPD’s suicide rate was 60% higher than the nationwide average for officers.
More than a dozen suicides have been reported in the CPD since 2018. A 2017 Justice Department report found CPD’s suicide rate was 60% higher than the nationwide average for officers.
Chicago police ramp up patrols for holiday weekend after cop shot, mass shooting
You can expect to see more Chicago police officers on the ground this weekend. The city's top cop and Mayor Lightfoot are also asking parents to do their part.
You can expect to see more Chicago police officers on the ground this weekend. The city's top cop and Mayor Lightfoot are also asking parents to do their part.
Chicago's Arab, Muslim community claim police are racially profiling them
Leaders of Chicago?s Arab community say local Arabs and Muslims have been racially profiled by police, according to data.
Leaders of Chicago?s Arab community say local Arabs and Muslims have been racially profiled by police, according to data.
Chicago cop shot in University Village; suspect taken into custody
A suspect is in custody after a Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded Friday morning in the University Village neighborhood on the Near West Side.
A suspect is in custody after a Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded Friday morning in the University Village neighborhood on the Near West Side.
Chicago police officer shot and seriously wounded answering call of domestic disturbance in University Village
A Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded as he stepped off an elevator while answering a call of a domestic disturbance in University Village Friday morning, according to police.
A Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded as he stepped off an elevator while answering a call of a domestic disturbance in University Village Friday morning, according to police.
Chicago police officer shot on Near West Side; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded Friday morning in the University Village neighborhood on the Near West Side.
A suspect is in custody after a Chicago police officer was shot and seriously wounded Friday morning in the University Village neighborhood on the Near West Side.
Chicago police officer shot on Near West Side
A Chicago police officer was shot in the University Village neighborhood Friday morning.
A Chicago police officer was shot in the University Village neighborhood Friday morning.
2 police officers injured after driver blows through red light, crashes into CPD squad car
Two Chicago police officers were injured after their squad car was struck by a driver who ran a red light Wednesday night in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Two Chicago police officers were injured after their squad car was struck by a driver who ran a red light Wednesday night in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Silenced Prey: Unsolved strangulation murders of Black women in Chicago
A 27-year-old pattern shows a disturbing trend of Black women being strangled to death and their bodies discarded across Chicago.
A 27-year-old pattern shows a disturbing trend of Black women being strangled to death and their bodies discarded across Chicago.
Gunman shoots at Chicago cops on South Side, police say
The Chicago police officers were on bicycle patrol at a South Side park when an unknown offender began shooting towards them Tuesday afternoon.
The Chicago police officers were on bicycle patrol at a South Side park when an unknown offender began shooting towards them Tuesday afternoon.
Dramatic video captures shootout between Chicago police, gunman in West Englewood
Videos were released showing a shootout between Chicago police and a gunman earlier this month in the West Englewood neighborhood.
Videos were released showing a shootout between Chicago police and a gunman earlier this month in the West Englewood neighborhood.
Video captures shootout between police, gunman in West Englewood
*WARNING: SOME MAY FIND THIS VIDEO DISTURBING. WATCH AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION* Chicago's police oversight agency released videos of the shootout between a CPD officer and a gunman earlier this month in the West Englewood.
*WARNING: SOME MAY FIND THIS VIDEO DISTURBING. WATCH AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION* Chicago's police oversight agency released videos of the shootout between a CPD officer and a gunman earlier this month in the West Englewood.
Chaotic crowds return to Lake View, jumping on CTA bus and smashing police car window
For the second night in a row, a large group of people crowded the streets of Lake View Monday into early Tuesday, with video showing people dancing on top of a police car and a CTA bus as officers tried to contain the disturbance.
For the second night in a row, a large group of people crowded the streets of Lake View Monday into early Tuesday, with video showing people dancing on top of a police car and a CTA bus as officers tried to contain the disturbance.
Chicago police say shootings, homicides are down despite violent weekend
It was another violent weekend in the city of Chicago with 27 people wounded in shootings and six people killed — including a 5-month-old girl.
It was another violent weekend in the city of Chicago with 27 people wounded in shootings and six people killed — including a 5-month-old girl.
Chicago police provide updates on public safety efforts
Supt. David Brown discussed weekend shootings and stabbings that occurred in the city.
Supt. David Brown discussed weekend shootings and stabbings that occurred in the city.
Ald. Tunney praises Chicago police even after 3 shot and 3 stabbed in attacks after Pride Parade
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown devoted "plenty of police resources" — and officers responded "amazingly well" — to crowds that descended on Lake View East for the Pride Parade, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) said Monday, even though three people were shot and three others were stabbed in attacks after the event.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown devoted "plenty of police resources" — and officers responded "amazingly well" — to crowds that descended on Lake View East for the Pride Parade, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) said Monday, even though three people were shot and three others were stabbed in attacks after the event.
Carlyle Calhoun: Chicago police officer accused of sexually assaulting man in custody due in court Monday
Prosecutors say Officer Carlyle Calhoun attacked the man as he was shackled to a bed and that cops found a photo of the victim's penis on Calhoun's phone.
Prosecutors say Officer Carlyle Calhoun attacked the man as he was shackled to a bed and that cops found a photo of the victim's penis on Calhoun's phone.
COPA finds no evidence race was a factor in confrontation between Chicago cop, woman walking dog
A police oversight agency found that a confrontation last year with a Black woman and a Chicago police officer at North Avenue Beach was not racially motivated, but still recommended that the officer be fired or suspended for excessive force.
A police oversight agency found that a confrontation last year with a Black woman and a Chicago police officer at North Avenue Beach was not racially motivated, but still recommended that the officer be fired or suspended for excessive force.
More people are applying to become a Chicago police officer amid staffing shortage
Clinical psychologist Dr. Kenya Grooms talks about why she's seen an increase in interest from her students in becoming Chicago police officers.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Kenya Grooms talks about why she's seen an increase in interest from her students in becoming Chicago police officers.
Driver charged with striking police officer directing traffic in Jackson Park
A man was charged driving a stolen car into a Chicago police officer who was directing traffic last year in Jackson Park on the South Side.
A man was charged driving a stolen car into a Chicago police officer who was directing traffic last year in Jackson Park on the South Side.