police misconduct

The policy requires officers to prioritize the "sanctity of life."

Donovan was on his way with his family to get Christmas haircuts in December 2013 when he was killed.

The current agreement expires Friday and is expected to be the subject of a fierce political fight.

Federal oversight is needed to reform the Police Department, Inspector General Joseph Ferguson said.

David Purnell was acquitted of all charges after being arrested Jan. 1, 2014.

Donovan was on his way with his family to get Christmas haircuts in December 2013 when he was killed.

The inspector general's office reviewed 300,000 emails during the probe.

Adam Gray was 14 when police interviewed him for seven hours: "You can only take so much."

The full City Council is expected to approve the settlements on Wednesday.

Mark Haynie, Jr., died in July 2011 while in police custody after being arrested on a drug charge.

The victim was held for 14 hours and then released without charges, according to court records.

A vote on the settlement was postponed in February when aldermen asked for more information.

Laura Kunard, nominated to be deputy inspector general for public safety, clears committee hurdle.

The new agency was formed after a police officer shot Laquan McDonald 16 times. 

Laura Kunard would be the deputy inspector general for public safety, the city's watchdog said.