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Chicago's top cop outlines strategy to address violent crime and community trauma

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Published  December 13, 2024 7:31am CST
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FOX 32 Chicago

Chicago Police Department sets 2025 goals to tackle crime and build trust

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has laid out its goals for 2025, aiming to address both crime and community relations as part of a broader strategy for improvement.

CHICAGO - The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability has unveiled its goals for 2025, focusing on the Chicago Police Department, COPA,and the Police Board.

At a special meeting Thursday night, CPD Supt. Larry Snelling shared his vision for the department, highlighting the ripple effect that violent crime has on the community and the need to address the trauma it causes.

Snelling outlined six key goals for CPD in the coming year:

  1. Ensuring that all officers are well-versed in constitutional policing, particularly when it comes to traffic stops.
  2. Analyzing workforce allocation to ensure that the department is using its manpower effectively.
  3. Making sure officers understand policies related to associating with criminal or bias-based organizations.
  4. Building greater public trust through enhanced community engagement.
  5. Strengthening wellness initiatives for police officers.
  6. Improving services for crime victims.

While these goals represent a comprehensive agenda, Snelling’s plan comes at a time when Chicago has seen a decrease in homicides compared to 2023, suggesting progress in addressing violent crime.

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