Supt. Garry McCarthy
200 Police Desk Officers To Go On Patrol
Facing one of its deadliest months in a decade, Police Supt. Garry McCarthy will announce on Thursday that 200 officers currently on desk duty will be put on the streets.
McCarthy: Denying Recognizance Bonds Prevents Gang Retaliation
In the latest effort to curb a murder rate that has propelled Chicago into the national spotlight this summer, police Supt. Garry McCarthy says gang members can no longer expect to be released on recognizance bonds.
Report: Police War On Maniac Latin Disciples Is Working
It has been about a year since Chicago police brass promised to wipe out the Maniac Latin Disciples street gang on the Northwest Side, and a published report says the campaign appears to be working.
12 Buildings To Come Down In Effort To Fight Crime
Twelve residential buildings on the South and West Side were scheduled to be torn down Thursday, in an effort to eliminate hives for gang activity and violent crime.
Report: Neighbors Frustrated As Crime Spikes In Wards Near Dangerous Areas
Violence has become not just a problem for Chicago’s most dangerous areas, but the adjoining neighborhoods as well.
Police Department To Have Officers Working Overtime To Fight Violence
In the wake of a rash of violent crime that has plagued the city in recent days, Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy announced plans Tuesday to place officers on overtime so they can saturate the most troubled areas.
Officers From Other Cities To Assist During NATO Summit
Chicago Police are already out in force as the NATO Summit approaches, and they will be getting a lot of help from all over the country.
McCarthy Appoints New Commanders For Rough Police Districts
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy on Friday announced a major shakeup at the Chicago Police Department, with a big impact on some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods.
Wounded Officer Went Home With Dad’s Police Star
A Chicago Police officer nearly killed last week in a shooting has an extra reason for getting better and returning to the street.
Gang Member To Newspaper: Police Are Serious About Crackdown
A high-ranking member of a Northwest Side gang says a police crackdown has paralyzed the gang and sharply cut into its drug sales.
McCarthy Called To Testify About Killing Of Unarmed Man By Officer
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy is being ordered to answer questions in a lawsuit filed in connection with a fatal police-involved shooting.
Chicago Sees No Shootings, Homicides For 24 Hours Wednesday
Police say on Wednesday, no shootings or homicides were reported in Chicago for a period of 24 hours, for the first time in nearly a year.
7 Teens Charged In Brutal Attack Captured On YouTube
Seven teens – six boys and a girl – have been charged in connection with the brutal beating in the Bridgeport neighborhood this past weekend that went viral on YouTube.
Police: Cameras Failed In Lockup Where 2 Committed Suicide
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy is acknowledging there were “issues” with the cameras inside the Calumet District police lockup on the city’s Far South Side, where two inmates hanged themselves within four days.
McCarthy Open To Changes In Marijuana Policy, But Not Decriminalization
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy says he has no problem with treating low-level drug cases differently, but he draws the line at decriminalizing marijuana.
McCarthy Proud Of Officers’ Work At Occupy Chicago Protests
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy says he is proud of the way his officers have handled the Occupy Chicago protests still underway in the city.
Chicago Police Stations May Be Closed To Save Cash
Mayor Rahm Emanuel acknowledged Monday that some Chicago Police District stations might be closed as part of his administration’s plans to trim the budget and increase the number of beat cops.
McCarthy: No Plans To Hire More Cops Anytime Soon
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy is not looking to hire more officers anytime soon, saying he needs to get more out of those already on the force.
Emanuel To Put 114 More Police Officers Back On The Street
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is set to announce plans to put 114 Chicago Police officers back on the street, redeploying them from specialized units and administrative posts.
Emanuel Vows Police Budget Cuts Won’t Hurt Safety
Mayor Emanuel is promising that cuts to the police budget will not jeopardize public safety.
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