CPD
Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
CPD
Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

The Chicago Police Department is getting ready to launch a revised system to track Chicagoans it suspects of being affiliated with gangs. But they’re looking to make some changes addressing the city watchdog’s concerns over what it called the system’s “deep flaws.” Mayor Lightfoot says there are “legitimate” reasons for the Criminal Enterprise Information System, and rejects ideas of abolishing it.

Reset learns more about the system and how advocates want to see it changed.

GUEST: Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW

CPD
Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
CPD
Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

The Chicago Police Department is getting ready to launch a revised system to track Chicagoans it suspects of being affiliated with gangs. But they’re looking to make some changes addressing the city watchdog’s concerns over what it called the system’s “deep flaws.” Mayor Lightfoot says there are “legitimate” reasons for the Criminal Enterprise Information System, and rejects ideas of abolishing it.

Reset learns more about the system and how advocates want to see it changed.

GUEST: Heather Cherone, political reporter for WTTW