Chicago Cops Storm Violent Areas Following Homicide Spike
Description:January’s homicide total surpasses the number of days we are into this year, and in response, the number of Chicago police officers on patrol will spike too.
Beginning this weekend, cops currently on desk duty will be reassigned to the beat. The first wave includes 60 officers, and a total of 200 additional officers will be working the street by the end of March.
Civilians will be taking over the officers’ administrative duties after the most violent start to a year in more than a decade.(2:09)