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PTSD treatments could reduce cop suicides, help first responders, City Council member says

Ald. Anthony Napolitano wants three committees to hold a joint hearing to discuss at least two costly treatments for suicide prevention and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — treatments not now covered by city insurance.

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Civic Federation demands more transparency in Chicago Police Department spending

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says there’s no lack of transparency in her budget, and police spending isn’t the only measure of public safety.

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Police oversight commission holds special meeting on proposed CPD budget

In a virtual meeting, Community Commission on Public Safety questioned Supt. Brown, other police brass over response times and resource allocation.

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Top cop defends 120-day suspension for officer accused of fraternizing with Proud Boys, not telling brass

CPD Supt. David Brown said CPD has “zero tolerance” for sworn officers joining or associating with hate groups. But given what can be proved, he said, a 120-day suspension is as far as he legally can go.

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Parties push harder for charter shift

Some political parties and movements have vowed to push harder for either an amendment or rewrite of the 2017 constitution, saying only a fair charter will bring about a free and just election.

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Mayoral challenger Sophia King unveils plan to reverse spike in violent crime

She would create a “Chicago Reserve” of 1,000 retired CPD officers handling “crucial, but non-dangerous duties,” add 200 detectives, use “crime-fighting drones,” and have officers work 10-hour days, four days per week.

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Marine vet Ald. Villegas urges city to reinstate Veterans Affairs Office

The office was disbanded in 2019, but the need remains for former U.S. service members who need help with homelessness, joblessness, substance abuse and other issues, the 36th Ward alderperson said.

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IG’s quarterly report highlights wrongdoing by former police officer, COPA investigator

A now-former Chicago Police officer was accused Friday of using CPD resources to operate an unlicensed private security company whose clients included bars and nightclubs that serve alcohol, in direct violation of the code of conduct.

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City lawyers try (again) to block Mayor Lori Lightfoot deposition in CPD whistleblower case

Isaac Lambert claims he was demoted for refusing to lie about a fellow officer’s shooting of an autistic teen.

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11 years after off-duty Chicago cop’s murder, the case against his alleged killers has frayed

The prosecution of three men charged in the 2011 murder of Chicago Police Officer Clifton Lewis has been plagued by misconduct allegations.

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Mayor makes case for 2023 city budget, Argyle Street voters’ top issues and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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4-year-old boy realizes dream of becoming Chicago police officer thanks to Make-a-Wish

Khalil, who has sickle cell disease, became an honorary officer, received a certificate, badge and was welcomed by bagpipers.

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Chicago cop facing dismissal for having sex with a woman hours after he responded to a burglary at her home

The woman claimed she was sexually assaulted, but Officer Daniel Otero insisted the encounter was consensual. Oversight officials ruled there’s not enough evidence to prove the allegations, but they are still seeking his firing.

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Taxpayers shell out $250M in police-related settlements; new report slams city efforts to learn from those mistakes

“We are missing very expensive opportunities if we are not informing ourselves and improving practices and policies as a result of those settlements and judgments,” said Inspector General Deborah Witzburg.

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Highland Park massacre victims sue, CPD agrees to improve access to lawyers at stations and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Police Department agrees to improve access to lawyers at stations

Lawsuit alleged CPD denied arrestees phone calls, access to attorneys.

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Man shot by cop after allegedly breaking into CPD facility, aiming guns at officers, likely had a ‘mental health episode,’ his lawyer says

Donald Patrick, 47, showed up at the Homan Square compound Monday and asked about retrieving property from the police department — though prosecutors said there was nothing at the facility belonging to him.

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Top cop’s poor response to chaotic Mexican Independence Day celebrations shows new leadership is needed

I have been trying to be fair to Brown and give him the benefit of the doubt the past couple of years. But it’s becoming evident he does not know Chicago.

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2 Chicago cops charged following on-duty shooting in July that injured 2

CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers have been hit with felony charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct in connection with a shooting in the Pilsen neighborhood this summer that injured two people, including a bystander.

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$9 million wrongful conviction payout for a 1991 murder case tainted by CPD detective who is married to a judge

Patrick Prince said he spent 28 years in prison for a 1991 murder he confessed to only after he was beaten by Kriston Kato, a retired detective who is married to Judge Mary Brosnahan.

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Another one bites the dust: Ald. Reboyras chooses retirement over difficult reelection campaign

Ariel Reboyras will serve out the remainder of his term and call it a career — after 20 years as alderperson and 44 years in city government — when the new council is sworn in next May.

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Chicago is making real progress on policing reform

In the Independent Monitoring Report 4, Chicago achieved a noteworthy milestone: At the two-year mark, it had achieved more than any other American city under a consent decree. Missing deadlines should not be conflated with noncompliance.

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Former Chicago cop dies in apparent suicide 10 days after retiring, officials say

The officer was found Saturday afternoon with a gunshot wound to the head inside a home in the Jefferson Park District, police said.

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Muere agente de CPD por aparente suicidio— el 5º este año

Se han registrado más de una docena de suicidios de agentes de policía desde 2018.

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Border Patrol: 8 migrants found dead in Rio Grande at Texas

At least eight migrants were killed as dozens attempted a hazardous crossing of the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said Friday

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