Inspector General Joseph Ferguson Archives - The Chicago Reporter

Criminal Justice

Laquan McDonald activists want federal civil rights charges filed against Jason Van Dyke and other officers

by Bob Chiarito October 31, 2019October 31, 2019

William Calloway said organizers will consider a mass protest on Black Friday if they don’t get a response from U.S. Attorney John Lausch.

Criminal Justice

Lawsuit: Chicago cops pointed guns at children during illegal raids

by Josh McGhee and Adam Mahoney July 19, 2019August 2, 2019

Criminal Justice

Watchdog: Seriously flawed Chicago gang database undermines public trust in police

by Jacqueline Serrato April 12, 2019April 18, 2019

16 Shots, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Justice for Laquan McDonald doesn’t end with Jason Van Dyke or the mayor

by Curtis Black September 4, 2018October 7, 2018

Criminal Justice, Perspectives

Chicago incentivizes abusive policing through overtime policy

by Sheila Bedi October 16, 2017

Criminal Justice, Policy & Finance

Police misconduct payouts continue to break the bank in Chicago

by Jonah Newman June 8, 2017June 18, 2019

Criminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

City Council must act on surveillance camera system

by Curtis Black December 14, 2016May 15, 2017

Criminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Demand for community control of police oversight isn’t going away

by Curtis Black October 6, 2016May 15, 2017

Criminal Justice

Mayor’s office: City won’t analyze police misconduct lawsuits until after DOJ review

by Jonah Newman July 13, 2016September 8, 2017

Criminal Justice

A fiscal lens on police accountability

by Adeshina Emmanuel June 22, 2016May 17, 2017