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CPD reports year-to-date drops in homicide, shootings and robberies; chief credits task forces and community partnerships

Chicago Police Board · May 20, 2025
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Chief of Constitutional Policing and Reform Angel Obalas reported year-to-date reductions in murders (about 24%), shootings (roughly 32%) and more than 1,100 fewer robberies compared with 2024; he highlighted National Police Week and credited coordinated task forces while urging community partnership.

Chicago Police Department officials at the May 15 Police Board meeting reported year-to-date declines in several major violent-crime categories and highlighted recent National Police Week observances.

Chief Angel Obalas, identifying himself as the CPD chief of constitutional policing and reform,…

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