The city’s Use of Force Community Working Group, which was formed about two years ago, released its first public report Monday on the Chicago Police Department’s use of force policies, highlighting its changes and shortcomings.
Chicago police Superintendent David Brown speaks during a news conference at police headquarters in Chicago on Oct. 3, 2022.
. Community members who are part of the group include those from the Southside Branch of the NAACP, Community Renewal Society, Black Lives Matter Chicago, the Chicago Council on American-Islamic Relations and the ACLU of Illinois.The group had proposed 155 changes to the department’s policies, but CPD rejected “every substantive recommendation” in October 2020.
“CPD’s force policies now prioritize the sanctity of all human life; require officers to de-escalate situations to avoid the need for any force; prohibit the use of any force unless necessary; and restrict the amount of force to least amount necessary under the circumstances,” according to the report.
Another would have required CPD to release video, audio and police reports within 48 hours after an officer fires their gun or Taser in the direction of another person or when an officer uses force that results in death or serious injury, the report said.Advertisement Police are also now prohibited from unleashing dogs against people in crowds, civil disturbances and protests, the report said.
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