Empowering Communities for Public Safety Archives – South Side Weekly

Larry Snelling, wearing the CPD's dress blue uniform, raises his right hand while facing the camera. Ana Valencia raises her right hand while facing Snelling. Valencia has long black hair and is wearing a multicolored red and black blouse. In the background, outgoing interim superintendent Fred Waller, a bald Black man wearing a suit, is slightly out of focus and facing the camera and Valencia, watching Snelling take the oath of office. The wall behind them is gray marble. Several other people are out of focus in the background.

Snelling Confirmed as CPD Supt. After ‘Historic’ Nomination Process

by Jim Daley and Max Blaisdell September 27, 2023September 28, 2023

Snelling takes the helm of a department that remains under a federal consent decree—and that is subject to more civilian oversight than ever before.

Coalition celebrating the passage of ECPS. Photo by Paul Goyette

Chicago Takes a Step Toward Community Control of the Police

by Jacqueline Serrato August 20, 2021August 21, 2021