April 11, 2025
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is continuing to make significant progress in its consent decree compliance efforts, as evidenced by a nearly double digit increase in operational compliance. During IMR-11, operational compliance rose to 16%, secondary compliance rose to 55% and preliminary compliance rose to 93%.
“This increase in compliance represents the extensive work being done at CPD to implement transformative reforms across every level of the department,” said Superintendent Larry Snelling. “We are a department in transformation, and we will continue to build upon the foundation that has been set to achieve cultural change.”
The work of CPD’s Tactical Review and Evaluation Division (TRED) led to an increase in operational compliance for numerous paragraphs under the area of Use of Force. TRED’s work to collect data and analyze use of force incidents creates a system that facilitates greater accountability by identifying areas for improvement, including in policy and training. TRED and CPD’s Audit Unit also worked to enhance data collection and documentation around use of force incidents.
IMR-11 also included CPD’s preparations ahead of the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC). Leading up to the DNC, CPD developed and implemented critical policies and training in areas that include First Amendment rights, use of force, supervision and Coordinated Multiple Arrests. Throughout this process, the department also prioritized community engagement to ensure transparency around these policies and training. The IMR-11 report describes CPD’s ability to incorporate lessons learned and successfully facilitate one of the largest events of 2024 as “commendable”.
Major initiatives during this reporting period also focused on fostering stronger trust amongst the communities CPD serves. In IMR-11, CPD launched a Racial Equity Action Plan and established the Office of Equity and Engagement. Both will drive the department’s efforts to engage with residents from across the city through community engagement, workforce development and public safety.
“We know that change cannot happen without working in lockstep with the communities we serve,” said Executive Director of Constitutional Policing and Reform Allyson Clark-Henson. “During IMR-11, we made significant strides in ensuring the voices of Chicagoans citywide are weaved into the policies and training that are at the core of our operations.”
Moving forward, CPD will continue to strengthen community engagement by launching a Community Engagement Pilot Program. The goal of this program is to expand the participation of community members in policy development, as well as specifically engage marginalized communities and those with lived experiences.