Matt Masterson | May 28, 2021 4:12 pm
Demonstrators march in Chicago on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 to show their support for removing police officers from schools. (WTTW News)
As Chicago hits the unofficial start of summer with the Memorial Day weekend, city officials including Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Police Superintendent David Brown have announced a citywide strategy aimed at preventing summer shootings and homicides by focusing resources in historically violent areas.
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The mayor Friday unveiled a new summer safety strategy, which she said is a “collaborative, all-hands-on-deck effort” among city departments to tackle violence issues specifically on the South and West sides of the city.
Matt Masterson | May 26, 2021 4:54 pm
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The Chicago Police Department on Wednesday unveiled a new policy on foot pursuits it says will better prioritize the safety of officers, the public and those being pursued.
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The policy outlines ways to avoid foot pursuits and alternative options, and includes considerations officers must take before beginning a pursuit.
“Because foot pursuits are one of the most dangerous actions that police officers can engage in, we cannot afford to wait any longer to put a policy in place that regulates them,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot in a statement. “The important parameters outlined in this policy will not only protect our officers, the public and potential suspects during foot pursuits, but it also serves as a step forward in our mission to modernize and reform our police department.”
The Chicago Police Department has announced changes to its foot pursuit policy, prompted by the fatal shootings of Adam Toledo and Anthony Alvarez, both of whom were shot and killed on separate occasions back in March by officers who were chasing after them.
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Chicago implements new foot pursuit policy for police
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Chicago police changing foot chase policy
On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department announced a new foot pursuit policy that puts first the safety of officers, any suspects involved and the general public.
CHICAGO - On Wednesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department announced a new foot pursuit policy that puts first the safety of officers, any suspects involved and the general public.
The new policy will take effect starting June 11, 2021, and using the next couple months for revisions, a finalized policy will be implemented in September.