Watchdog: CPD overlooked incriminating evidence while investigating cop’s ties to Proud Boys

The city’s top watchdog says the Chicago Police Department overlooked incriminating evidence while looking into an officer’s ties to the far-right Proud Boys, and failed to consider whether he should be fired for lying to investigators.

Chicago's top cop takes his turn on City Council hot seat: 'We are doing everything we can'

With Chicagoans on edge and a political target on his back, Chicago Police Supt. David Brown tried Friday to convince a skeptical City Council that “significant progress” is being made in the war on violent crime.

Hate crime reports in Chicago surge
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Reports of hate crimes are surging in Chicago, particularly crimes targeting Jews and Blacks, a top mayoral aide disclosed Thursday.

Adam Toledo shooting: Chicago cop who fatally shot teen will face full evidentiary hearing

A police officer now faces dismissal in the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo after a single Chicago Police Board member ruled against the objection of Chicago’s top cop during a meeting Thursday night.

COPA: Over 200 misconduct complaints between officers
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The head of the Chicago Police Department's oversight agency says officers have filed more than 200 misconduct complaints against other officers this year.????

Chicago cop suspended after lying about being Proud Boys member

A Chicago police officer is being suspended for more than 100 days after lying about being a part of a far right extremist group.

Chicago cop suspended for lying about being Proud Boys member
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A Chicago police officer is being suspended for more than 100 days after lying about being apart of a far right extremist group.�

Chicago cop will keep his job despite links to Proud Boys, failing to disclose he was under FBI investigation

A Chicago police officer won’t be fired for fraternizing with members of the far right Proud Boys and failing to tell police officials he had come under FBI scrutiny, the city’s watchdog announced Friday.

Civilian oversight of Chicago police off to slow start

So far only two of 14 staff positions have been filled for the civilian police oversight commission.