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Police Board Often Blocks Firing Cops For Misconduct: Study

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First Posted: 10-29-09 09:20 AM   |   Updated: 10-29-09 09:47 AM

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When Chicago's Police Superintendent wants to fire an officer for misconduct he has to get approval from the Chicago Police Board.

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When Chicago's Police Superintendent wants to fire an officer for misconduct he has to get approval from the Chicago Police Board.
When Chicago's Police Superintendent wants to fire an officer for misconduct he has to get approval from the Chicago Police Board.
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- Cogs I'm a Fan of Cogs 25 fans permalink

Police always protect their own.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:31 AM on 10/29/2009
- postman66 I'm a Fan of postman66 311 fans permalink
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The Police Board is all civilian.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:47 PM on 10/31/2009
- MilesLong I'm a Fan of MilesLong permalink
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With every member known to the police who they investigate...

Miles "Who Watches The Watchers" Long

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:26 AM on 11/01/2009
- Cogs I'm a Fan of Cogs 25 fans permalink

The police board is appointed and serves at the mayor's pleasure. Daley needs the rank and file to help him maintain his tight control of the city.

    Reply    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:51 PM on 11/01/2009

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