Chicago police commander demoted for working private security during White Sox ballpark shooting
Chicago IL October 2 2023 A high-ranking Chicago police commander faces demotion after allegedly working private security during a shooting incident at the White Sox ballpark.
The controversy surrounding this dual role and its potential implications on the integrity of the police force is the issue.
- A Chicago police commander has been demoted after working as a contract security supervisor during a shooting incident at Guaranteed Rate Field during a White Sox game.
- The shooting occurred five weeks ago, and the investigation has not made significant progress in determining whether the shots were fired inside or outside the ballpark.
- Investigators recently revisited the crime scene to determine the trajectory of the bullets.
- A victim of the shooting expressed her belief that the sound she heard was not a gunshot but rather a pop.
- The demoted commander did not have the required written permission to work the outside job, according to department regulations.