Chicago Police Department.
principal law enforcement agency of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States
Chicago Mayor Suddenly Exempts Police From Hiring Freeze Amid Growing Pushback
Democratic Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson exempted the Chicago Police Department (CPD) from a proposed citywide hiring freeze following a wave of backlash, The Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday. The Johnson…
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About Chicago Police Department
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is the primary law enforcement agency of the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States, under the jurisdiction of the Chicago City Council. It is the second-largest municipal police department in the United States, behind the New York City Police Department. As of 2025, the CPD had 11,554 sworn officers on duty, and has 124 units. Tracing its roots to 1835, the Chicago Police Department is one of the oldest modern police departments in the world.
Everything about Chicago Police Department →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Chicago
- Inception
- 1855
- Website
- https://home.chicagopolice.org/