Council rejects arbitration for Chicago Police Department officers involved in serious misconduct.

The Chicago City Council has rejected, in a 32-18 vote, an arbitrator's ruling that would have allowed Chicago Police officers accused of serious wrongdoing to use an arbitrator instead of the Police Board. This decision is likely to send the matter back to Circuit Court Judge Michael Mullen, who will need to decide whether officers recommended for firing will be allowed to access the arbitration process open to other Illinois governmental employees. The dispute is a part of a larger fight for police accountability and may lead to a showdown between the City Council and the Police Department.

February 15, 2024
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