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Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan leaving, source says

CPD Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan leaving
CPD Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan leaving 00:14

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago Police Chief of Detectives Brendan Deenihan is leaving the department, a source confirmed.

A source within the Chicago Police Department and with direct knowledge of the personnel move confirmed to CBS 2's Charlie De Mar that Deenihan is leaving for a job with Google.

Deenihan, a 25-year veteran of the department, became chief of detectives in 2020.

He previously served as deputy chief of detectives, commander of Area Central detectives, and commander of Internal Affairs, and as an Area South homicide lieutenant.

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