Chicago Police Department’s Implementation of Immediate Recommendations to Improve Homicide Investigations
April 2, 2026
Summary
The Public Safety section of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General has completed an inquiry into the Chicago Police Department’s implementation of recommendations made by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) regarding homicide investigations.
Executive Summary
Investigating and solving homicides is a core function of policing; Chicagoans depend on the Chicago Police Department (CPD or the Department) to conduct thorough, effective homicide investigations that lead to meaningful outcomes for those impacted—victims’ families, community members, and others.
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