Civilian office of Police Accountability

President Donald Trump called Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Wednesday night to confirm his plans to send federal aid to the city to supplement ongoing federal investigations regarding violent crime. The mayor’s office said in a statement that Lightfoot continues to address these resources will be investigatory in nature and coordinated through the U.S. Attorney’s office. “The mayor has made...

The Wieners Circle celebrated National Hot Dog Day in a way only the city’s rudest hot dog stand could – with a strongly worded message tackling city politics on its marquee. The eatery, famed for its snarky and mean service, has made headlines for stances taken on its widely-seen marquee. On Wednesday, that was no different. “Federal agents unless ur…

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he will send a “surge” of federal agents to Chicago as part of a plan to combat “violent crime.”

President Donald Trump is set to deliver remarks from the White House Wednesday on “combatting violent crime in cities” as part of the so-called “Operation Legend,” his office announced.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is sending federal law enforcement agents to Chicago and Albuquerque to combat violent crime. The agents will come from several agencies, including the FBI, DEA and DHS, to help execute “Operation Legend.” Agents have already been sent to Kansas City.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot confirmed Tuesday that federal agents are being sent to Chicago, but so far the city doesn’t “see a Portland-style deployment coming.”

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot confirmed Tuesday that federal agents are being sent to Chicago, but so far the city doesn’t “see a Portland-style deployment coming.”

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent a letter to President Trump Monday, blasting his “unhelpful” rhetoric and outlining ways she believes the federal government can help Chicago in an effort to reduce violence. In the letter, Lightfoot, who has often criticized the president, said the federal government has the “unique ability to step up in the following areas:” common sense gun…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she has “great concerns” about the possibility that President Donald Trump could send federal agents to the city to help quell spiking violence and protests. The president tweeted over the weekend what some have taken as a veiled comment that federal help could be sent to multiple cities, including Chicago. “Look at Portland, where the…

At least 20 complaints have been filed against Chicago police officers after tense protests erupted Friday night at Grant Park. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando has an update on the new developments and one group’s passionate plea.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot answers questions following clashes between police and protesters in the city and another violent weekend that saw shootings leave several people dead.

Chicago’s civilian police oversight agency, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, said Sunday its investigating 20 complaints related to Friday night protests that turned violent at Grant Park. Clashes near the Christopher Columbus statue resulted in at least 18 officers being injured and at least a dozen individuals being arrested, according to Chicago police officials. Four protesters were also hurt…

Some Chicagoans are calling for a police officer to be fired after an 18-year-old activists says the officer knocked her teeth out during a protest that turned violent Friday night in Grant Park. At least 18 police officers were injured and 12 people were arrested when protesters clashed with police near the park’s Christopher Columbus statue. According to Chicago police,…

Local and state leaders joined a call for justice Saturday after a peaceful protest turned into chaos, leading to several arrests at Grant Park. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

Chicago’s civilian police oversight agency, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, has opened investigations into alleged misconduct complaints after a tense protest transpired at Grant Park Friday evening. Clashes near the Christopher Columbus statue resulted in at least 18 officers being injured and at least a dozen individuals being arrested, according to Chicago police officials. Four protesters were also hurt…

Several police officers were injured Friday night at Grant Park when violence clashes erupted following a protest at Buckingham Fountain. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability has received more than 400 complaints of misconduct by Chicago police officers during protests that occurred in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. According to a statement released by COPA, a total of 404 protest-related complaints were filed with the office. The complaints included allegations of excessive force, verbal abuse, improper search…

A mother says a simple trip to get food with her three young children in Chicago’s West Humboldt Park neighborhood turned into a frightening experience for her family. Jahaira Ruiz told NBC 5 that a Chicago police officer pulled a gun on her 7- and 8-year-old children after they performed a traffic stop on her vehicle Monday night. A witness,…