Police Board Holds Hearing On Possible Firing Of FOP President John Catanzara
John Catanzara is facing two administrative misconduct charges that go past his leadership at the Fraternity of Police Lodge 7.
John Catanzara is facing two administrative misconduct charges that go past his leadership at the Fraternity of Police Lodge 7.
Nine more victims of corrupt Chicago Police Sgt. Ronald Watts have had their convictions vacated by a Cook County judge.
Chicago is on pace to see 1,800 carjackings in 2021.
The new law means the end of cash bail for people awaiting trial, mandatory body cameras for all officers and dozens of other changes. But some law enforcement leaders say it’ll make the state less safe.
Some Chicagoans express caution about calls for harsh penalties for juveniles involved in carjackings.
Department members started getting vaccinated in late January. But less than 40% of CPD employees have indicated that they want the vaccine.
Prosecutors asked the judge last week to issue a new warrant and raise Rittenhouse’s bail by $200,000.
A new after-action report on the department’s handling of protests and looting identifies issues with training, communication and equipment.
Officials say the policy is part of a redoubling of reform efforts to catch up after a year of missed consent decree deadlines.
Three new publicly-funded trauma centers will provide counseling, case management and financial support for victims of violent crime.