Chicago Police Brutality Blog

About Putting the Squeeze on Violent Crime as It Slips Through Police Fingers

Putting the Squeeze on Violent Crime as It Slips Through Police Fingers

Violent crime in Chicago is a serious epidemic that has been on the rise in recent years, leaving law enforcement scrambling to find...
About Calls for Special Prosecutor in case of deadly police shooting

Calls for Special Prosecutor in case of deadly police shooting

A petition has been filed with the court calling for a special prosecutor to be appointed to investigate and prosecute the Chicago police...
About Prisoner Dies in Chicago Police Custody

Prisoner Dies in Chicago Police Custody

Only hours after it was announced that the U.S. Department of Justice was initiating a sweeping examination of police practices in Chicago, video...
About Chicago Police Commander Found Not Guilty of Aggravated Battery

Chicago Police Commander Found Not Guilty of Aggravated Battery

Chicago police commander Glenn Evans was recently found not guilty after a criminal court bench trial. The case was prosecuted by the Cook...
About More Body Cameras Coming to Chicago PD

More Body Cameras Coming to Chicago PD

To say that the credibility of the Chicago Police Department and city government has been compromised is a bit of an understatement. Like...
About Illinois Attorney General Requests Department of Justice Help

Illinois Attorney General Requests Department of Justice Help

Historically speaking, police officers in the United States have always had complicated relationships with the communities they serve. It seems for every step...
About Live Video Coming to a Cop Near You

Live Video Coming to a Cop Near You

In a day when anyone can record just about anything on their smart phones, it is hard to image the police not being able to do...