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Chief Larry Snelling speaks during a news conference at City Hall after Mayor Brandon Johnson chose Snelling to be the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Associated Press
Larry
Chief Larry Snelling speaks during a news conference at City Hall after Mayor Brandon Johnson chose Snelling to be the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Associated Press

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced his pick to lead the city’s police department Monday.

Larry Snelling is CPD’s counterterrorism chief.

Johnson selected him from three candidates chosen by a new panel called the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

The mayor emphasized Snelling’s Chicago roots and policing experience.

The two spoke at a City Hall news conference.

Larry
Chief Larry Snelling speaks during a news conference at City Hall after Mayor Brandon Johnson chose Snelling to be the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Associated Press
Larry
Chief Larry Snelling speaks during a news conference at City Hall after Mayor Brandon Johnson chose Snelling to be the next superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Ashlee Rezin / Associated Press

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced his pick to lead the city’s police department Monday.

Larry Snelling is CPD’s counterterrorism chief.

Johnson selected him from three candidates chosen by a new panel called the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

The mayor emphasized Snelling’s Chicago roots and policing experience.

The two spoke at a City Hall news conference.