Tag Archives: Chicago Police Department

Rape Kit Backlog: Trauma, the Untested and Advocacy 

CPD says the expected wait time for processing kits at a state laboratory is about 270 days, but survivors have been told the wait can be up to two years.

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Albany Park Residents Fear Increasing Violence in the Neighborhood

Theft, burglary and aggravated battery crimes have increased in Chicago, and the quiet Northwest side neighborhood of Albany Park is not immune.

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Chicago Carjackings Continue to Rise During the Pandemic 

Chicago had a 31% increase in carjackings in just one year following the start of the pandemic, between 2020 and 2021. The city's numbers are higher than every other large city.

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Analyzing CPD Sentiment Scores in the City

After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, cities around the country erupted into protests against police misconduct and brutality.

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