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Former top cop’s discipline recommendation in sexual assault case shows he’s fair

Determining that a patrol officer be punished severely, but short of losing his livelihood and career, for an allegation not clearly proven but highly circumstantial, is the kind of judgment indicative of true leadership.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

A Chicago police officer was accused of sexual assault. The top cop pushed to keep him on the force.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability found that the officer engaged in a series of nonconsensual sex acts in 2020 against the woman, who reported he attacked her when she fell asleep at her home after they attended a banquet.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Ex-Chicago top cop Fred Waller staying on at CPD as a ‘deputy director’ — with combined annual pay and pension reaching $333,323

Waller, a self-described “old school” former cop, is now a top deputy to Supt. Larry Snelling, who is refining his plans for the city’s policing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023

My fault Sox game not stopped after stadium shooting, interim police superintendent says

Fred Waller, Chicago’s temporary top cop, blames “miscommunication” for error, says issue has been remedied.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023

Incoming top cop Larry Snelling should have the chance to pick his own leadership team

Snelling will inherit personnel changes he should have been the one to make. We’re also concerned about questions surrounding four of Interim Supt. Fred Waller’s picks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

Chicago’s interim top cop shakes up command staff on way out the door

Some of Waller’s choices have troubled records. Two commanders have been accused of fostering a hostile work environment, and two other commanders have been named in costly lawsuits.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2023

Stray bullet theory pushed by White Sox has 73-year history in nation’s ballparks

In many cases, the circumstances surrounding the earlier shootings are strikingly similar to those reported in the Aug. 25 shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2023

White Sox shooting: Jerry Reinsdorf makes first public comments on ballpark incident

Speaking to reporters before introducing Chris Getz as the team’s new general manager, Reinsdorf stuck to the Sox’ original story that the shooting must have originated outside of the ballpark.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

5 days after White Sox game shooting, police say they still have not determined how 2 fans were struck by gunfire

A police spokesperson said “no theories have been ruled out” — days after interim Police Supt. Fred Waller told reporters that investigators “almost completely dispelled” the possibility of gunfire coming from outside the stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2023

Chicago White Sox release video of two women being shot during game

Incident took place during game against Oakland Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023