Chicago Police Department

15/10/2026

On Wear , members of the Chicago Police Department wore purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, in support of the survivors of domestic violence and in honor of the lives lost. The color purple symbolizes survival, courage and peace.

15/10/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

The Chicago Police Department this week completed its first session of its Supervisory Excellence training program, which is the first of its kind across the country. The program, which was created by the University of Chicago Crime Lab and the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, was developed to equip all supervisors with the skills and knowledge to lead effectively and successfully.

The first session was held from October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026 at the Northern Trust offices. Every department supervisor, sworn and non-sworn, will receive this two-day training by the end of 2027.

The Supervisory Excellence training also prepares supervisors for practical issues they may face. Topics covered within the training include emotional intelligence, communication during conflict, conflict resolution, coaching, counseling, mentoring, audience awareness, and reflection on one’s own leadership behaviors.

To ensure this training meets the needs of our members, the course was designed in consultation with active and retired members. Members of the training development team were able to use the feedback they received from focus groups and pilot session to truly tailor this training to issues supervisors within law enforcement, specifically within CPD, face.

This training was made possible through a $15 million gift from the Sue Ling Gin Foundation to the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, which partnered with the University of Chicago Crime Lab to create this training program for CPD. This gift will support five years of training development and implementation for the department’s supervisors.

14/10/2026

The Chicago Police Department collaborates with local organizations and advocacy groups to support victims, promote reporting, and foster inclusive, respectful neighborhoods. Learn more about CPD's Hate Crime Unit: https://www.chicagopolice.org/hatecrimes/

13/10/2026

During Hispanic Heritage Month, the Chicago Police Department recognizes Officer Elizabeth Perez, who serves in the Honor Guard and as a Family Liaison Officer in the Bureau of Detectives.

Raised in Humboldt Park and shaped by her Puerto Rican heritage, Chicago Police Officer Perez embodies the values of family, compassion and community.

Humboldt Park has been a center of Puerto Rican life in Chicago since the 1960s. At the heart of the neighborhood sits the park itself, where generations of families have gathered for celebrations, reunions and festivals, strengthening heritage and community connections.

“Growing up in Humboldt Park taught me that community means looking out for one another,” Officer Perez said. “I carry that with me as a police officer by serving with compassion, respect and an understanding that every person and every family deserves to feel heard and supported.”

For Officer Perez, her commitment to helping families is rooted in both her cultural upbringing and her own experience with loss.

“My ‘why’ [for service] is my son Joseph,” Officer Perez said. “After losing him to gun violence, I wanted to transform my pain into purpose by helping other families facing the unimaginable loss of a loved one to homicide.”

Officer Perez joined the Department in 2012, five years after her 17-year-old son was shot and killed, and today, she serves as a Family Liaison Officer within the Bureau of Detectives. In this role, she maintains contact with families after a homicide and provides investigation updates, offering compassion, support and additional resources during their most challenging times.

Her commitment to supporting families also extends to her work with the Chicago Police Honor Guard. As a member, Officer Perez serves at ceremonies, funerals, parades and public events to honor fallen officers, promote community trust and uphold the proud legacy of law enforcement in Chicago.

“My Puerto Rican heritage taught me the importance of family, connection and being there for others,” Officer Perez said. “I bring those values into my relationships with both my colleagues and the community, and I’m proud to represent my culture in law enforcement.”

For Officer Perez, Hispanic Heritage Month is a chance to celebrate her roots and recognize the generations whose contributions continue to shape the community.

“Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor where we come from, celebrate our culture, and recognize those who have paved the way before us,” Officer Perez said. “It makes me proud to celebrate my Puerto Rican roots and the strength and resilience of our Hispanic community.”

13/10/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲

The Chicago Police Department, during the 14th Independent Monitoring Period (IMR-14) for its consent decree, carried out several key initiatives in areas that include community policing, officer wellness, training and supervision.

During IMR-14, from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, CPD continued to build on these reforms that began in 2019.

These accomplishments are detailed in the Independent Monitoring Team’s IMR-14 Report released this week. During this monitoring period, CPD achieved preliminary compliance in 99% of all monitorable paragraphs, 73% secondary compliance and 32% operational compliance. This includes paragraphs related to Investigatory Stops, Protective Pat Downs and Enforcement of Loitering Ordinances that were recently added to the consent decree.

In original monitorable paragraphs, that do not include the recent additions, CPD achieved 99% preliminary compliance, 78% secondary compliance and 34% operational compliance.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴
During IMR-14, the Chicago Police Department held its Community Training Observation Day focused on “A Day in the Life of a Recruit”. This training day brought community members into the Police Academy for the opportunity to experience and receive some of the same training our recruits receive. More than 65 people attended the training day on April 11, 2026.

Community members participate in a traffic stop scenario during the "A Day in the Life of a Recruit" Community Training Observation Day on April 11, 2026

Community members participate in a VirTra simulated training exercise during the "A Day in the Life of a Recruit" Community Training Observation Day on April 11, 2026

CPD also moved forward in its efforts to strengthen Community Policing during IMR-14. This monitoring period saw the completion of a two-year Community Policing Assessment done in partnership with the Civic Consulting Alliance. This assessment will help inform the department’s ongoing work to build trust with our residents through community-focused policing.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴
In IMR-14, CPD enhanced its training around impartial policing. All department members were enrolled in a 2026 Impartial Policing training that focused on gender-based violence, individuals with disabilities and active bystander principles in law enforcement.

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
In early 2026, all supervisors, both sworn and non-sworn, were enrolled in a Su***de Prevention Workshop. This training helped equip supervisors with knowledge and information to recognize and respond to members who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.

Su***de Prevention Workshop held in early 2026 for all department supervisors

Therapy dogs were on hand at the Su***de Prevention Workshop held in early 2026 for all department supervisors

Su***de Prevention Workshop held in early 2026 for all department supervisors

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
CPD revised two department notices in IMR-14 that provide further direction on investigating police misconduct cases thoroughly, objectively and in a timely manner. These notices are:

-The Community Police Mediation Program notice, which establishes guidance and the mediation process for communicating with complainants.

-The Complaint and Disciplinary Investigators and Investigations Notice, which requires each district to designate two Accountability Sergeants to receive, process and investigate misconduct complaints against CPD members.

𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀
More than 95% of sworn department members completed training around the revised Police Encounters and Fourth Amendment policy suite, Stop Application and Incident Debriefing Report Review Application.

CPD also transitioned to a modernized and standardized electronic framework for documenting and reviewing investigatory stops, protective pat-downs, searches, loitering enforcement activity and other Fourth Amendment-related actions.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
During IMR-14, CPD launched a new Performance Evaluation System (PES) for sworn and non-sworn department members. This system strengthens the department’s approach to documenting and conducting employee performance evaluations year-round.

CPD also released its Workforce Allocation Report in IMR-14, which provides staffing and organizational recommendations with the goal of enhancing both public safety and community trust through the strategic allocation of resources.

𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲
The Tactical Review and Evaluation Division completed more than 19,000 tactical reviews. These reviews help the department identify trends that help inform training and opportunities for non-disciplinary corrective action.

12/10/2026

The Chicago Police Department officers worked along the route of this year’s Columbus Day Parade to safeguard the event for all participants and attendees.

12/10/2026

Generations of Chicago Police Department members worked relentlessly in pursuit of justice for Gloria Kowalewicz and her family. This case is an example of our commitment to never forget the victims of violence and their families, no matter how much time passes.

It was a crime that shocked the city and stayed a mystery for decades, but now police say they have solved the killing of Gloria Kowalewicz using DNA technology. And the perpetrator, they say, was a young man who wore a CPD star.

11/10/2026

Thank you to all our officers, supervisors, and command staff who worked throughout the 48th Annual Chicago Marathon to keep runners and spectators safe. The marathon has concluded safely, and all streets are now open.

11/10/2026

The Chicago Police Department extends our condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 10, 2026. We are also keeping his partner, who was also injured in the shooting, in our prayers.