Crime & Safety
City Watchdog Says Chicago Police Have Better Plan To Handle Protests, But Concerns Remain
The big question for the upcoming Democratic Convention many are asking is whether police will be prepared for the expected protests.
May 31, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) – The Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago in just over 80 days, and the big question many are asking is whether police will be prepared for the expected protests.
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The city's inspector general documented in a new report the improvements made in the Chicago Police Department's response to mass gatherings and large-scale events. She's documented how the department has conducted drills and tested its plans, as well as drafted extensive revisions to its use of force policy.
Deborah Witzburg, the inspector general for the City of Chicago, said since the unrest that enveloped the city in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd in 2020, the city has put together a number of interagency plans that can lead to a more organized response when it comes to mass gatherings. Witzburg also said police officers have more equipment.
