Community Commission seek new CPD superintendent
The newly formed Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will conduct a search for a new permanent superintendent, and present the new mayor with a list of three finalists.
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The newly formed Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will conduct a search for a new permanent superintendent, and present the new mayor with a list of three finalists.
With Chicago Police Supt. David Brown officially stepping down on Thursday, the search is on for the city's next top cop.
"We're living in a time of great challenge and change. Our city faces complex issues on public safety, justice, and equality. That requires a visionary leader who is willing to take bold action."
for the first time, a new commission is in charge of the nationwide search for his replacement. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot from CPD headquarters with a look at what this group of seven is doing.
With Chicago Police Supt. David Brown officially stepping down on Thursday, the search is on for the city's next top cop. For the first time, a newly formed police oversight committee will handle the search to replace Brown. Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability discusses the search process.
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown offered his condolences to Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso's family as he paid tribute to the fallen officer as "another hero taken from us far to soon."
Brown's resignation will take effect Thursday, March 16.
Earley's attorneys claim police had numerous chances to arrest and stop the accused gunman before he robbed and shot Earley.
It's happening near Kilbourn and Chicago Avenue on the city's West Side.
As many prepare for New Year's Eve, the Chicago Police Department wants to make sure you're starting 2023 off safely.
As many prepare for New Year's Eve, the Chicago Police Department wants to make sure you're starting 2023 off safely.
The holidays are upon us, and Chicago police want to make sure you're safe while you're out and about.
We are only a few days from Halloween and city leaders want to make sure this year's celebrations are safe.
In August of last year, Police Supt. David Brown filed disciplinary charges against Thrasher with the Chicago Police Board.
"What we saw this weekend is just an example. It solidifies this idea that it isn't enough to just put additional bodies on it. It's a systemic issue."
The city wants more cameras to capture the moments crime occurs.
"This is a horrendous crime, and we stand here united to say that we will not allow such atrocities to happen in Gage Park, or in any community here in this great city," Police Supt. David Brown said.
