U.S. Department Of Justice Investigation Of The Chicago Police Department

On January 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice and the US Attorney's Office of the Northern district of Illinois released this investigation of the Chicago Police Department (CPD). This investigation was undertaken following the release of a video showing a white police officer fatally shooting black teenager Laquan McDonald. Following resulting protests, charges and the resignation of Chicago's police superintendent, this investigation was completed to determine whether the Chicago Police Department is engaging in a pattern or practice of unlawful conduct and, if so, what systemic deficiencies or practices within CPD, the Independent Police Review Authority . . .