Should Civilians Have Power to Fire Top Cops?
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A proposed civilian oversight board would have power to hire and fire top Chicago cops.
The Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability has proposed a seven-member civilian board with the power to hire and fire Chicago’s police superintendent and have final say on police policy.
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Should Civilians Have Power to Fire Top Cops?
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The Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability has proposed a seven-member civilian board with the power to hire and fire Chicago’s police superintendent and have final say on police policy.
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Clip: 9/25/2018 | 10m 24s | In a new book, John J. Mearsheimer argues that U.S. foreign policy has backfired. (10m 24s)
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Trump Administration Releases New Cybersecurity Strategy
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William J. Kelly Launches Bid for Chicago Mayor
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Clip: 9/25/2018 | 7m 21s | The self-identified Republican shares his plans for the city. (7m 21s)
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