CPD has long way to go to win trust of young Latino and Black men, new survey shows
A follow-up report by the court-appointed monitor of the Chicago Police Department has found that many Black and Latino men still do not trust officers to treat them with “dignity and respect.”
A follow-up report by the court-appointed monitor of the Chicago Police Department has found that many Black and Latino men still do not trust officers to treat them with “dignity and respect.”
Murders, shootings in Chicago were down again in August but carjackings and CTA crime remain high
Despite the general drop in shootings and homicides, every Chicago police district has seen an increase in overall crime. That includes sexual assault, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft, according to the data.
Despite the general drop in shootings and homicides, every Chicago police district has seen an increase in overall crime. That includes sexual assault, robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft, according to the data.
'Heartbreaking loss': Chicago police officer dies by suicide Thursday, CPD says
Twenty sworn Chicago police officers have died from suicide since 2018, including five this year, according to figures provided by a police spokesman.
Twenty sworn Chicago police officers have died from suicide since 2018, including five this year, according to figures provided by a police spokesman.
Retired Chicago police officer shot while trying to stop robbery at South Side currency exchange
The shooting happened as a woman was opening the currency exchange, the police report stated. A robber walked up to the woman and the retired officer approached and identified himself as working security, the report said.
The shooting happened as a woman was opening the currency exchange, the police report stated. A robber walked up to the woman and the retired officer approached and identified himself as working security, the report said.
Chicago police search for person of interest in South Side murder
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who is a person of interest in a murder that happened last year.
Chicago police are asking for the public's help identifying a man who is a person of interest in a murder that happened last year.
Retired Chicago police officer shot while trying to stop robbery at South Side currency exchange
A retired Chicago police officer was shot six times after he confronted a robber at an Englewood currency exchange Thursday morning, according police and fire officials.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot six times after he confronted a robber at an Englewood currency exchange Thursday morning, according police and fire officials.
Retired Chicago cop shot while trying to stop robbery
A retired Chicago police officer was shot at a currency exchange in Englewood on the South Side Thursday morning.
A retired Chicago police officer was shot at a currency exchange in Englewood on the South Side Thursday morning.
Chicago police work to fill 975 patrol officer vacancies, 105 detective openings: top mayoral aide
Earlier this month, the Office of Budget and Management reported 1,408 sworn vacancies after a staggering 814 retirements already this year. That’s compared to 973 all of last year, and 625 in 2020.
Earlier this month, the Office of Budget and Management reported 1,408 sworn vacancies after a staggering 814 retirements already this year. That’s compared to 973 all of last year, and 625 in 2020.
Chicago police celebrate life of Officer Ella French on what would've been her 31st birthday
Chicago Police Officer Ella French was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Englewood last year.
Chicago Police Officer Ella French was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Englewood last year.
Day after scathing report, Chicago's top cop announces changes aimed at giving police officers more time off
Under the new directive, most Chicago cops can’t have more than one off day canceled each week, Supt. Brown said. But they can still have two off days canceled during certain periods, including the historically violent Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day holidays.
Under the new directive, most Chicago cops can’t have more than one off day canceled each week, Supt. Brown said. But they can still have two off days canceled during certain periods, including the historically violent Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day holidays.
Lightfoot appoints 7-member interim police oversight commission
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday appointed the seven-member commission charged with taking the first step toward delivering civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department that’s pivotal to restoring shattered trust between residents and police.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday appointed the seven-member commission charged with taking the first step toward delivering civilian oversight of the Chicago Police Department that’s pivotal to restoring shattered trust between residents and police.
Chicago cops often scheduled to work 11 consecutive days: IG report
A new report from Chicago's Inspector General is detailing the impact of canceled days off on city police.
A new report from Chicago's Inspector General is detailing the impact of canceled days off on city police.
Six CPD cars damaged by fireworks and rocks as police try to disperse crowds in Pilsen
Half a dozen Chicago police cars were damaged after crowds threw fireworks, rocks and bricks at them Sunday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood.
Half a dozen Chicago police cars were damaged after crowds threw fireworks, rocks and bricks at them Sunday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood.
CTA disputes report that person was stabbed on Red Line platform in Chicago's Loop on Sunday
The CTA issued a statement saying they had “conducted a review of video footage at the Lake Red Line station, but has found no evidence of this incident occurring at the station or on CTA property."
The CTA issued a statement saying they had “conducted a review of video footage at the Lake Red Line station, but has found no evidence of this incident occurring at the station or on CTA property."
There have been at least 6 attacks on Chicago's CTA Red Line so far this month
So far this August, two people have been shot dead on Chicago Transit Authority CTA Red Line trains. Two others have been stabbed. Another was shot and survived. Another guy was punched.
So far this August, two people have been shot dead on Chicago Transit Authority CTA Red Line trains. Two others have been stabbed. Another was shot and survived. Another guy was punched.
Chicago Police Department forms partnership to focus on officers' mental health
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness" to get officers the help they need.
The Chicago Police Department is now working with the "National Alliance on Mental Illness" to get officers the help they need.
CPD recruit allegedly attacked cop during traffic stop, asked ‘How else was I supposed to get away'
Denisse Balseca, 27, and her passenger, 26-year-old Rosa Alvarez, were both “highly uncooperative” and both had “bloodshot and glassy eyes,” states the report. Balseca was described as “hostile” and Alvarez as “belligerent.”
Denisse Balseca, 27, and her passenger, 26-year-old Rosa Alvarez, were both “highly uncooperative” and both had “bloodshot and glassy eyes,” states the report. Balseca was described as “hostile” and Alvarez as “belligerent.”
Chicago police 'collaborating' with CPS to ensure safe school year
Chicago police said they are working hand-in-hand with Chicago Public Schools to ensure a safe school year.
Chicago police said they are working hand-in-hand with Chicago Public Schools to ensure a safe school year.
Chicago police, CPS collaborating to ensure safe school year
Chicago police said they are working hand-in-hand with Chicago Public Schools to ensure a safe school year.
Chicago police said they are working hand-in-hand with Chicago Public Schools to ensure a safe school year.
Police seek suspects wanted in fatal shooting in McKinley Park
Chicago police are trying to identify three people who are wanted in connection with an April murder in the McKinley Park neighborhood.
Chicago police are trying to identify three people who are wanted in connection with an April murder in the McKinley Park neighborhood.