Officers to Focus on Preventing Gun Violence and Gang Crimes; Civilians Hired for Administrative Duties
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy as he announced the reassignment of approximately200 sworn police officers from administrative positions to Area Headquarters where they will join existing Area Saturation Teams and focus on preventing gun violence and gang crimes. The redeployment comes after multiple audits determined that additional administrative responsibilities should be handled by civilians…
