The Public Safety section of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of the disciplinary grievance procedure for members of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and found that it suffers from deficits of transparency and consistency, and that there are significant shortcomings in practices and outcomes. The disciplinary grievance procedure is complex and […]
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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 Statement Regarding Complaint Archive Ordinance Proposal
In April 2021, Inspector General Joseph Ferguson and Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety Deborah Witzburg testified before the City Council regarding a proposed ordinance which would enable the Office of Inspector General to create of a public repository of police disciplinary records. That legislation––crafted by Ald. Scott Waguespack in collaboration with police and government […]
Read MoreSignificant Activity Report: United States v. Patrick Daley Thompson
On May 13, 2021, Patrick Daley Thompson, Alderman of the 11th Ward, entered a plea of not guilty to all counts at an arraignment conducted by the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama. Thompson was indicted on federal charges, including five counts of willfully filing a false income tax return (26 U.S.C. 7206(1)) and two counts of […]
Read MoreOIG Public Safety Section Issues Second Interim Report on the Chicago Police Department’s Execution of Search Warrants
The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Public Safety section has issued a second interim report on the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) execution of search warrants, examining data on search warrants issued from 2017 to 2020. OIG aims to better equip stakeholders––to the extent feasible given the quality of CPD’s data––with clear and accurate information during […]
Read MoreOIG Public Safety Section Issues Comprehensive Overview of the Investigative and Disciplinary Process for Chicago Police Department Members
The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Public Safety section has issued a series of flowcharts mapping the investigative and disciplinary process for Chicago Police Department (CPD) members, including all avenues of disciplinary review and appeal. OIG is required by City ordinance to examine Sustained findings of misconduct committed by CPD members and accompanying disciplinary recommendations, […]
Read MoreOIG Finds That the Chicago Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program Addresses Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of the Chicago Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) COVID-19 contact tracing program to determine if CDPH managed privacy and cybersecurity risks associated with the collection, storage, and transmittal of COVID-19 contact tracing data in accordance with the City of Chicago’s Information Security and Technology Policies (ISTP) […]
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