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Chicago officials unveil comprehensive plan to combat robberies and vehicle thefts
CPD introduces a comprehensive strategy, emphasizing technology, community engagement, and targeted enforcement missions to address rising crime rates.
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Watch: CPD releases videos of suspects linked to a string of robberies in Chicago's northwest side
The Chicago Police Department has released videos depicting suspects believed to be connected to a series of robberies occurring in the northwest side of the city.
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Teen charged as adult with triple homicide for Chatham shooting
Chicago police announced charges in last month’s triple homicide in the West Chatham neighborhood.
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Surveillance video: Chicago police link four suspects to six armed robberies on city's northwest side
Chicago authorities have identified four individuals captured in surveillance footage as suspects connected to a string of six armed robberies occurring on the northwest side of the city.
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CPD gives update on deadly shooting near Senn H.S.
Two teens are facing murder charges after a 16-year-old was shot and killed near a high school in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood earlier this year.
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Alderman Beale reacts to Chicago ending the use of ShotSpotter later this year
The city of Chicago won’t renew its contract to use controversial ShotSpotter technology, announcing that the equipment will be decommissioned later this year.
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Mayor Johnson, CPD Supt. Snelling provide update after at least three teens wounded in shooting near high school in Edgewater
One teen was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting near a high school in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.
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CPD provides update after officer shot in Gold Coast following ‘smash-and-grab' attempt
Chicago police were investigating after an officer and suspect were shot following a “crash-and-grab” attempt at the Prada store in the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood early Monday.
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Watch: Police update on CPD officer shot near Grand Crossing neighborhood
Officials are responding after at least one police officer was shot near Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood, the Chicago Fire Department said.
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Full: Chicago's new top cop Larry Snelling talks public safety, migrant crisis, and Mayor Johnson in first interview
In his first sit-down interview, new CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling discusses a wide range of topics, including collaboration with Mayor Brandon Johnson, public safety, the focus on officers’ mental health, staffing challenges, and the migrant crisis
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Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses reason for the 2024 police budget increase
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed the city’s 2024 budget on Wednesday, delivering an address on the $16.6 billion budget.
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‘New thinking': Chicago's new top cop, Larry Snelling, discusses his plans for addressing crime
Chicago’s City Council has voted to confirm Chief Larry Snelling as the city’s newest top cop.
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Full: Larry Snelling, newly confirmed as Chicago Police superintendent, and Mayor Johnson speak to media
Chicago’s City Council has voted to confirm Chief Larry Snelling as the city’s newest top cop.
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Full: Mayor Brandon Johnson introduces Chicago's new police superintendent Larry Snelling
Snelling, a 28-year member of CPD currently serves as the department’s Counterterrorism Chief since 2022. He is expected to be formally introduced by Johnson at 11:30 a.m. Monday. The announcement will stream in the video player above once it begins.
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Chicago nightlife patrol: CPD is launching special unit overseeing clubs and bars
A nightlife patrol is coming to the West Loop and West Town. According to ‘Block Club Chicago’, officers will be dedicated to overseeing clubs, bars, and other nightlife spots in the area.
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COPA releases findings of investigation into alleged sexual misconduct involving officers
More details in the investigation into allegations that several Chicago police officers engaged in sexual misconduct with at least one migrant staying at a police station emerged Tuesday during an update from the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.
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Police Give Update on Investigation Into Killing of Officer Aréanah Preston
Four teens have been charged with murder in connection with the officer’s killing.
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Video: Procession Escorts Fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston to Funeral Home
CPD officer Aréanah Preston was found fatally shot near her Avalon Park home early Saturday morning. Preston, 24, was off-duty at the time of the shooting.
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Chicago Police Detail Plans to Prevent Further Large Teen Gatherings Heading Into Summer
Ahead of a weekend of pleasant weather in the Chicago area with summer quickly approaching, Chicago police joined other city officials in announcing public safety plans for the summer.
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Brandon Johnson Details Why He Named Fred Waller as Interim Police Superintendent
Fred Waller, who rose through the ranks of the Chicago Police Department to chief of patrol, chief of operations and then third in command, was named interim superintendent for CPD Wednesday, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson announced.