(The Center Square) – The Chicago Office of the Inspector General released two reports of the Chicago Police Department late last month showing issues within the department that include sexual misconduct and false reporting.
One report highlights over 30 investigations into sexual misconduct within the department. It lists sustained findings including officers inappropriately touching subjects, an inappropriate sexual encounter with a victim and improper use of police cameras in which one officer zoomed in on a female subject “in an inappropriate manner.” Several cases led to prosecutions.
Another report shows over 100 instances of police filing false reports, which is an offense within CPD that could lead to termination, but the report says officers were left on duty after these filings.
The reports highlight issues within the Chicago Police Department during 2022.
The OIG recommends that any officer who was caught filing a false report should be removed from any position where they would have to file reports and recommends better investigations regarding sexual misconduct claims.
The Chicago Police Department said its members are held to the highest standards.
“Our sworn and civilian members are expected to act with integrity as we work to build and maintain credibility and trust among the communities we serve,” said a statement from CPD. “We have taken the Office of Inspector General’s recommendations under consideration, and have already made progress to complete and...
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