Politics & Government
Amid Mourning For Fallen Colleague, Changes Are Coming To How CPD Officers Can Access Mental Health Aid
The department is dealing with the tragedy as changes come to how officers can access mental health help.
June 12, 2025
Chicago police officers and the family of Officer Krystal Rivera — who was killed in the line of duty last week — honored Rivera's memory Wednesday night at the Gresham (6th) District station where she worked.
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The department is dealing with the tragedy as changes come to how officers can access mental health help.
The vigil for Rivera has become an all-too-familiar scene outside the Gresham District station. Blue ribbons have been set up around trees, black bunting was draped on the wall, as people gathered around a podium set up outside the station.
