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More Chicago Police Officers Working Outside Jobs on Leave of Absence

July 8, 2021
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CHICAGO—More and more young Chicago police officers are taking leave of absence to seek or work outside jobs, and most did not return when their leave ended, according to records obtained by The Epoch Times through a Freedom of Information Act request. In 2019, 23 officers took leave of absence for outside employment. In 2020,…

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Online Training Inadequate for Implementing Chicago’s New Foot Chase Policy, Expert Says

June 13, 2021
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CHICAGO—Online training alone cannot adequately prepare Chicago police officers to implement a new foot chase policy, according to police tactics expert Adam Bercovici. The new policy goes into effect today, only about two weeks after it was made public. Chicago police officers have completed a mandatory e-learning to get familiarized with the policy, according to…

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Chicago Police Told to Weigh ‘Risk’ of Pursuing Suspects in New Policy

May 28, 2021
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Chicago police officers are being told to assess whether it is “worth the risk” to chase down a suspect in a new foot pursuit policy announced by the city’s police department. The new policy will prioritize the immediate safety of officers and those involved in the pursuit, as well as members of the public, according…

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