Acrimony Grounds Push to Create Database of Complaints
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Aldermen debate the right way to create a police misconduct complaint database.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday proposed creating a seven-member civilian board to oversee the Chicago Police Department, but her plan would give the board’s elected members only the authority to advise the mayor. WTTW News reporter Heather Cherone has the story.
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Acrimony Grounds Push to Create Database of Complaints
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday proposed creating a seven-member civilian board to oversee the Chicago Police Department, but her plan would give the board’s elected members only the authority to advise the mayor. WTTW News reporter Heather Cherone has the story.
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