With about two months to go until the Democratic National Convention in August, Chicago Police are stepping up training efforts aimed at keeping…
The convention will bring thousands of visitors to Chicago as Democrats prepare to nominate President Joe Biden for a bid at a second termWith about two months to go until the Democratic National Convention in August, Chicago Police are stepping up training efforts aimed at keeping convention-goers safe.
Officers are getting practice with riot shields, bike patrol tactics and working with ambulances to extract injured people from crowded situations. As part of the training, they are also learning how to handle multiple arrest situations like those possible during a high-profile event like the DNC. Inspector General Deborah Witzburg, who had been critical of police readiness for the DNC, said it was important to open up the training process the way the department did Thursday.
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