The Office of Inspector General has released a report Thursday on the Chicago Police Department's readiness for the Democratic National Convention.
The Chicago Department's readiness for handling mass gatherings is the subject of a report by the Office of the Inspector General.The Office of Inspector General has released a report Thursday on the Chicago Police Department's readiness for the Democratic National Convention.
Back then, the OIG found that CPD was "outflanked...under-equipped...and unprepared" for the unrest that ensued throughout the city following Floyd's murder. The OIG says CPD has not improved guidance for consistent messaging during roll calls for planned events, is using outdated crowd control tactics and failing to sufficiently address constitutional rights of lawful demonstrations.
But with the DNC on the horizon, City Inspector General Deborah Witzburg says Chicago needs to have confidence in CPD as the department prepares for any planned or unplanned mass gatherings.
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