The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published the results of its inquiry into the completeness of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) 911 call response data, as recorded by CPD and the City’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC). OIG originally set out to evaluate geographic equity in CPD’s response times, […]
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View the latest press releases and public statements from the Office of Inspector General. With scores of inquiry reports and comprehensive quarterly reports, there’s always something new, so check back often.
OIG Finds Success in DFSS’ Procedures to Clean Encampments of People Experiencing Homelessness
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its audit of the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) outreach to encampments of people experiencing homelessness. OIG found that DFSS has found success in rapidly housing encampment residents who wish to pursue permanent housing using a “housing first” approach via its Accelerated […]
Read MoreLive Q&A with Deborah Witzburg: Enforcement of CPD’s Rules Requiring Members to Report Misconduct
Tune in for a live Q&A with Deborah Witzburg, Chicago’s Inspector General, following the release of OIG’s most recent report: Enforcement of the Chicago Police Department’s Rules Requiring Members to Report Misconduct. Watch and ask questions live (in the comments): Watch on Facebook Watch on YouTube OIG Finds Inconsistent Rules for and Underenforcement of […]
Read MoreOIG Finds Inconsistent Rules for and Underenforcement of CPD Members’ Duty to Report Misconduct; Failures Risk Perpetuation of Code of Silence
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published the results of its inquiry into the enforcement of the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Rules 21 and 22, which require members to report any information concerning misconduct committed by other members. OIG’s inquiry was mandated by the consent decree entered in Illinois v. Chicago. OIG […]
Read MoreCPD’s Community-Police Mediation Pilot Program First to Involve Complainants, OIG Inquiry Finds Program Challenged for Resources; Only Six Cases Resolved by Agreement in Six Months
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published the results of its inquiry into the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) Community-Police Mediation Pilot Program, as an alternative to resolve misconduct complaints against CPD sworn members. The pilot program, required by the consent decree entered in Illinois v. Chicago, draws on a restorative justice model, […]
Read MoreOIG Second Quarter Report Shines Light on Ethics Investigations, Finds First-Ever Probable Cause Against Sitting Alderperson
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its second Quarterly Report of 2023, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, from April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023. This report has been filed with City Council pursuant to Section 2-56-120 of the Municipal Code of Chicago. Notably, […]
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