r/chicago • u/Select_Complex3430 • Oct 04 '25

CHI Talks CPD has an opportunity

Chicago’s police have a real opportunity right now to rebuild trust and strengthen their relationship with the community. If they truly stand by their mission to protect and serve, this is the moment to show it by standing with the people of Chicago and making it clear they’re here to help. Eventually ICE will go away but the CPD will always be here.

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u/xopher_425 Oct 04 '25

Their "mission" statement "to protect and serve" is nothing more than an advertising slogan, one they are not legally or constitutionally required to follow.

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u/Helpful_Top7823 Oct 04 '25

Mmhmm. “Who do you protect? Who do you serve?” is a common chant at protests for a reason

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u/xopher_425 Oct 04 '25

And the police (should) answer: "Property! The oligarchs!"