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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 14, 2021

Some 911 Calls in Chicago to be Answered by Mental Health Professionals Instead of Police

In one pilot program starting this fall, a paramedic will be dispatched with a mental health clinician for “behavioral health calls.” In another, a paramedic will work with a “recovery specialist” on calls involving substance abuse.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 13, 2021

Chicago Police Superintendent Meets with Biden, Promises Action on Gun Crime

The White House said the group's discussion focused on the Biden administration's strategy to reduce gun crimes and other violent crimes, encouraging state and local governments to use funding from the $350 billion in the COVID relief package to combat the violence.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 9, 2021

Suspect in Chicago Shooting Says He Mistook Undercover Officers for Rival Gang Members

Eugene “Gen Gen” McClaurin, 28, was accused of shooting two federal agents and a Chicago officer as they drove in an unmarked police vehicle on the city's South Side early Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 8, 2021

Chicago Inspector General Questions High Attrition Rate for Black Police Applicants

The report said the Chicago Police Department needs to reevaluate its hiring practices for bias and “assess whether the tests and standards at each stage validly select for job-relevant skills and abilities.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 7, 2021

ATF Agents, Chicago Officer Shot in Unmarked Vehicle

The three were shot and wounded in an attack near the 22nd Chicago Police District headquarters about 5:50 a.m.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2021

61 Arrested in Chicago After Crowds Fight with Officers

Suspects were arrested for offenses including battery, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest, a police spokesperson told the station.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 5, 2021

2 Chicago Officers Shot Monday Trying to Break Up Crowd

The crowd was reportedly shooting fireworks in the street at around 1:45 a.m.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 23, 2021

IL Officer Beaten and Strangled at Traffic Stop, 3 Charged

Three people are facing felony charges after they allegedly beat and strangled an Aurora, IL, police officer during a traffic stop on Monday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 11, 2021

Chicago Officers Return to 12-Hour Shifts and No Days Off

Officers will return to the mandatory overtime and extended shifts for a weekend that includes Juneteenth observances, the annual Puerto Rican People's Day Parade and Father's Day.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 10, 2021

Billboard Honoring Slain Chicago Officer Vandalized

Within hours of discovering that someone had spray painted "PROPAGANDA" on the billboard honoring Jimenez, 45th Ward Alderman Jim Gardiner made sure to get the defaced billboard taken down, city leaders said.

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