Police in Chicago, elsewhere feeling 'hyper vigilant' as attacks on officers increase
"It's more than a suggestion that people are seeking to do harm to cops," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said. Nationwide this year, 37 police officers have been killed in the line of duty; last year at this time, the death toll was 30.
"It's more than a suggestion that people are seeking to do harm to cops," Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said. Nationwide this year, 37 police officers have been killed in the line of duty; last year at this time, the death toll was 30.
Chicago FOP president reacts to the grand jury decision in the case of Breonna Taylor
John Catanzara, president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, talks about his takeaways from the grand jury decision in the case of Breonna Taylor.
John Catanzara, president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, talks about his takeaways from the grand jury decision in the case of Breonna Taylor.
Surveys seek public input on Chicago's policing policies
Chicago’s police department is surveying residents on its policies, including the agency’s response to hate crimes and interactions with children and people with disabilities.
Chicago’s police department is surveying residents on its policies, including the agency’s response to hate crimes and interactions with children and people with disabilities.
CPD seeks feedback from communities with new online surveys, focus groups
The Chicago Police Department on Thursday announced new online surveys and focus groups for residents to give feedback on the department’s policies.
The Chicago Police Department on Thursday announced new online surveys and focus groups for residents to give feedback on the department’s policies.
Police supporters met with opposition at rally in Jefferson Park
On one side of the street, a group of people rallied around law enforcement. On the other side of the street, activists held a counter-protest against the “Support the Police” rally.
On one side of the street, a group of people rallied around law enforcement. On the other side of the street, activists held a counter-protest against the “Support the Police” rally.
Chicago police officers targeted '5 times' more than years prior as crime surge continues, superintendent says
Dozens of Chicago police officers have been shot or shot at so far this year -- including as recently as this weekend -- when the Illinois city saw 35 shootings and at least 12 murders through Sunday, officials said Monday.
Dozens of Chicago police officers have been shot or shot at so far this year -- including as recently as this weekend -- when the Illinois city saw 35 shootings and at least 12 murders through Sunday, officials said Monday.
Chicago police officers honored after surviving gun battle
Six Chicago police officers who survived a wild gun battle in July spoke out for the first time on Tuesday.
Six Chicago police officers who survived a wild gun battle in July spoke out for the first time on Tuesday.
Chicago officials outline safety precautions ahead of Labor Day weekend
Officials in Chicago are preparing for any potential crime and violence over the holiday weekend, asking cops to work extra hours and, in some cases taking extra measures to thwart any potential threats, authorities said.
Officials in Chicago are preparing for any potential crime and violence over the holiday weekend, asking cops to work extra hours and, in some cases taking extra measures to thwart any potential threats, authorities said.
CPD launches officer support system
CPD Deputy Superintendent Barbara West talks about the new support system for Chicago police officers grappling with stress and long hours.
CPD Deputy Superintendent Barbara West talks about the new support system for Chicago police officers grappling with stress and long hours.
Illinois legislators pushing agenda that includes police reform
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday announced an agenda that calls for action on several areas it identifies as important to its members and their constituents.
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus on Tuesday announced an agenda that calls for action on several areas it identifies as important to its members and their constituents.
Watchdog expects number of Black officers in Chicago to drop
The number of Black police officers in the Chicago Police Department is likely to decrease as officers retire in the coming years, according to the city’s public safety watchdog.
The number of Black police officers in the Chicago Police Department is likely to decrease as officers retire in the coming years, according to the city’s public safety watchdog.
2 Chicago police officers, suspect wounded in West Side shootout
Two Chicago police officers were shot and the suspected shooter was wounded by police Sunday after a traffic stop in Homan Square on the West Side.
Two Chicago police officers were shot and the suspected shooter was wounded by police Sunday after a traffic stop in Homan Square on the West Side.
Peaceful protest downtown honors those fatally shot by police, calls for change
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports..
CPD preps for the weekend as more protests are planned
Chicago police had a public safety drill downtown Thursday to test city workers' ability to quickly shut down streets and control crowds during large gatherings.
Chicago police had a public safety drill downtown Thursday to test city workers' ability to quickly shut down streets and control crowds during large gatherings.
2 Chicago cops seriously injured in Chatham crash
Two Chicago police officers were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday in Chatham on the South Side.
Two Chicago police officers were injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday in Chatham on the South Side.
Rogers Park family files lawsuit against CPD after officers served a search warrant
“Anytime there’s a gun pointed at your head and the safety’s not on, you’re scared that somebody could accidentally shoot you,” said Vale.
“Anytime there’s a gun pointed at your head and the safety’s not on, you’re scared that somebody could accidentally shoot you,” said Vale.
Chicago School Board votes to renew contract with CPD, keeping SROs in schools
The Chicago School Board has voted to renew its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping School Resource Officers in schools, officials say.
The Chicago School Board has voted to renew its contract with the Chicago Police Department, keeping School Resource Officers in schools, officials say.
Following police shooting of Jacob Blake, Chicago students continue to call for defunding CPD
Black Lives Matter Chicago issued a statement following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. They tweeted, “This is why we won’t be silenced and this is why we are fighting to defund the police.”
Black Lives Matter Chicago issued a statement following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. They tweeted, “This is why we won’t be silenced and this is why we are fighting to defund the police.”
Protests at Whitney Young, UIC focus on relationship between students and police
Two protests Saturday focused on the relationship between schools, students and armed police officers. One was held at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The other was held at Whitney Young Magnet High School. There, speakers talked about the inequalities they've experienced at CPS.
Two protests Saturday focused on the relationship between schools, students and armed police officers. One was held at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The other was held at Whitney Young Magnet High School. There, speakers talked about the inequalities they've experienced at CPS.
Demonstrators demand colleges cut ties with CPD
Demonstrators took to the streets near Loyola University Friday demanding the school cut ties with the CPD.
Demonstrators took to the streets near Loyola University Friday demanding the school cut ties with the CPD.