CP
Chicago Police Department
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is the primary law enforcement agency of the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States, under the jurisdiction of the Chicago City Council. It is the second-largest municipal police department in the United States, behind the New York City Police Department. As of 2025 CPD had 11,554 sworn officers on duty, and has 124 units. Tracing its roots to 1835, the Chicago Police Department is one of the oldest modern police departments in the world.
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cameoplus · 2026-04-06
Veto in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Illinois public transport gun ban challenge
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cameoplus · 2026-04-06
Consider policy option in Springfield
Illinois pursues insurance coverage for abortion services for uninsured residents
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cameoplus · 2026-04-03
Arrest, charge, conviction, or sentencing in Chicago
Defendant sentenced for murder of slain Chicago police officer Aréanah Preston
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cameoplus · 2026-04-03
Arrest, Charge, Conviction, or Sentencing in Chicago
Chicago: Venezuelan immigrant charged federally after killing Loyola student
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cameoplus · 2026-04-02
Arrest, charge, conviction, or sentencing in Chicago
Federal charge filed in shooting of Loyola student in Chicago
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conflict · 2026-04-02
Attack in Chicago
Bronzeville shooting: man seriously injured after argument, Chicago police say