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Chicago Police Department’s Forensic Services Division Laboratory Achieves Accreditation

23 July 26 – Forensic Services Accreditation Download

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July 23, 2026

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The City of Chicago is currently seeking qualified Police Officer candidates for the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) upcoming academy classes. Chicago has the second-largest Police Department in the nation, with over 12,000 officers dedicated to protecting the lives, property, and rights of all people. We accomplish this through professionalism, innovation, and a progressive approach to community relational policing.

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