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Closing Districts Dec 06, 2011

Shedding a little reality in the discussion about closing districts. Not something you will hear from the Fraternal Order of Police.

Chicago Police Board Reforms Pass City Council Sep 08, 2011

For the first time in 50 years the Chicago Police Board will see reform come to their operations through a ordinance passed by the city council.

Pot Arrests as Important Tool for CPD or Useless Waste of Money and Resources Aug 25, 2011

It is imperative that communities understand the police arrest for purposes other than prosecution.

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Illinois Govenor George Ryan's Commission on Capital Punishment

On May 4th, 2000 Illinois Governor George Ryan created the Commission to study Illinois' Capital Punishment law.

As a response to the phenomena in Illinois of individuals being exonerated of their crimes while serving time on Illinois' death row former Governor George Ryan created this Commission to study the capital punishment system in Illinois. 

As support the Commission's work Governor Ryan commissioned an academic study be completed to provide reliable evidence for the Commission to us in support of their work.  The study titled "Race, Region, and Death Sentencing in Illinois 1988-1997" can be viewed or downloaded below.  Also available is the Commission's final report, appendixes, and recommendations. 

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