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Residents tell Chicago Police Board they want tougher responses to youth violence, more enforcement against drug dealing; some allege misconduct
Summary
Multiple public commenters urged stronger enforcement against youth violence and drug dealing, asked for curfews and parental accountability, and alleged discriminatory treatment by off-duty officers; a pastor also accused a local activist of hostility toward a Marine.
During public comment at the Chicago Police Board’s May 15 meeting, several residents urged tougher responses to youth violence and drug dealing, while others raised quality-of-life and alleged misconduct concerns.
Jennifer Edwards said teenagers were fighting outside Hyde Park High School and described officers being attacked during interventions; she urged lawmakers to pursue ‘‘snap curfews’’ if the city will not act. Donna Olivares told the board to hold parents accountable…
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