Recently, a teenager and a 22-year old were fatally shot by Chicago police officers during foot chases. In the case of the 13-year-old, the Chicago Police Department has stated that bodycam footage shows he was holding a gun in his right hand. As he... Continue reading →
The question of when police officers can use deadly force has been a significant talking point over the last few years. Many state legislators are pushing for criminal justice reform that makes it more difficult for police officers to use deadly... Continue reading →
Illinois is leading the country in addressing police accountability and criminal justice reform. A significant part of Illinois’ new criminal justice reform law involves making police misconduct records more readily available to the public. Illinois... Continue reading →
