Crime & Safety
In Wake Of ‘Events Across The Country,' Chicago Police Cancel Days Off
Salt trucks are parked and ready near Chicago Public Safety Headquarters. They were also at the ready to protect a Walmart in Pullman.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Police said they are “closely monitoring events across the country.” They said while there was no “actionable intelligence” about any possible unrest Monday night, they will be deploying additional resources across communities citywide, neighborhood retail corridors, and the downtown business district.
Days off have also been canceled for the Community Safety Team, the Critical Incident Response Team, the Summer Mobile Patrol, all area detectives, and additional specialized teams. In a memo to officers, Supt. David Brown said the units will be deployed beginning on Third Watch at 7 p.m. Tuesday to supplement district personnel and resources.
