Correction: A previous version of this story misstated Inspector General Deborah Witzburg’s position on police misconduct arbitration, based on information in publicly available documents. After publication, Witzburg clarified she believes that if cases are no longer adjudicated by the police board, the city should take steps to make arbitration more transparent. The Reader regrets the errors. A […]
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Judges challenge police credibility in court
Between 2008 and 2022, judges found the testimony of 40 law enforcement officers in Cook County to be incredible or unbelievable, but few officers faced significant repercussions.
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Chicago won’t pay ‘hush money’ to prevent police misconduct records release—for now
A City Council vote on Charles Green’s lawsuit settlement was postponed.
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From soldier to worker
Police unions were born of resistance to discipline for brutality. Do they belong in the labor movement?
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Distinguished CPS principal resigns after threats, controversy over anti-police speaker
The tension at Wildwood Elementary comes as the Jon Burge police torture curriculum is rolled out across the district.
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Why Chicago police reform may be decided by one person behind closed doors
Reforming CPD could be hindered if contract negotiations between the city and the police union end in interest arbitration.
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The FOP’s new spokesman believes in a vast left-wing media conspiracy
Martin Preib has accused Chicago journalists of being in cahoots with Northwestern University and others to vilify cops.
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Despite decriminalization, Chicago’s grass gap persists
It took statewide decriminalization to get Chicago cops to stop arresting mostly black Chicagoans for possession of small amounts of weed.