In a landmark agreement between the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the City of Chicago, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois (ACLU), there will be an independent evaluation of the practices and procedures, and increased transparency and public disclosure regarding Chicago police investigatory stops. These stops (which may be accompanied by pat downs or searches) have been
the focus of public discussion since March of 2015, when the ACLU issued a report raising concerns about the legality and constitutionality of the practice on Chicago streets.
Peace March and Smoke Out – 025th District
Faith & Action
Cop On Rooftop 2015
Follow-Up Community Meeting
Bloomingdale Trail
Community Event – May 15
Mayor Emanuel, Supt. McCarthy Celebrate Graduation of 98 New Detectives
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy celebrated the graduation of 98 new Chicago Police detectives, and the promotion of seven new commanders and six new captains at a ceremony at Navy Pier.
News Release – Detectives Promotion Ceremony
The Chicago Police Department will hold a ceremony to promote Chicago police detectives, outside agency detectives and Chicago Police Commanders and Chicago Police Captains on April 27, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. advisorypromotions27April2015
Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent McCarthy Celebrate Latest Police Recruit Graduation
CHICAGO – Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy commemorated the latest graduation of 111 police recruits in a ceremony today at Navy Pier. Over the past three and a half years CPD has increased the pace of hiring to keep the Department at full strength. In that time more than 1,250 new police officers have joined the force and there are nearly 250 additional recruits being trained in the police academy today. The Department has also made promotions at every rank.
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