At Least 64 People Shot, 4 Killed, In Gun Violence In Chicago This Weekend; CPD Announces 81 New Officers Deployed To Districts
By CBS 2 Chicago Staff
August 24, 2020 at 11:17 am
Filed Under:Gun Violence, Lawndale, shootings, South Austin, South Chicago, Weekend Violence
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago Police have deployed 81 new probationary officers onto the streets to help fight violence in the city. The new officers are joining the ranks as the department is responding to another weekend that saw dozens of people shot across the city.
Police Supt. David Brown said the new recruits started on Sunday, and are being deployed to districts across the city, including the 2nd District on the South Side. They were already patrolling the streets and getting to know the people on their beats. They are the first class of new officers who participated in youth-led neighborhood tours during their training.
“Residents here in the 2nd District and throughout the city look forward to additional investments in community safety. I definitely know the rest of the 13,000 cops are looking forward to the additional support,†Brown said.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/24/at-least-45-people-shot-4-killed-in-gun-violence-in-chicago-this-weekend/
