CHICAGO POLICE

CONSENT DECREE

REFORMING CHICAGO'S POLICE DEPARTMENT


The federal court has approved a consent decree that requires reform of the Chicago Police Department.

Click on the “Resources” tab to review the consent decree and other documents.

For the first time in Chicago’s history, there is a court order mandating broad police reform. The goal of that court order—known as a consent decree—is to put in place reforms that govern police training and policies and provide officers the support they need to implement safe and constitutional policing practices. A consent decree requiring effective, lasting reforms is the first step to begin to build trust between Chicago’s residents and police. This website offers a historical look at the consent decree negotiation process and will provide up-to-date information on implementation of the consent decree.