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Chicago Police will pause hiring and training in 2026 to stay under a $200M overtime cap despite 984 open positions.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling told the City Council the department will slow hiring and pause academy training in summer 2026 to stay under a $200 million overtime cap, despite 984 open sworn positions.
He cited a drop in overtime hours and a 38% decline in homicides since last year, attributing progress to community cooperation and improved case clearance.
While crime overall is down, concerns remain over staffing in under-resourced districts and funding for mental health and training.
The department is replacing its canceled Shotspotter system, with a new vendor expected by early 2026.
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La policía de Chicago suspenderá la contratación y la capacitación en 2026 para mantenerse bajo un tope de horas extras de $ 200M a pesar de 984 puestos abiertos.