A: The 161-page report found officers were too quick to use excessive force, shooting at suspects even when they posed no threat. Leader of Chicago's police union held a conference call Friday with Justice Department officials within hours of the report being released. A: Bilateral, closed-door negotiations between city officials and Justice Department counterparts to hammer out a detailed reform plan. Career Justice Department staff could offer continuity, though Trump appointees could intervene to alter aspects of the process. It's unclear if Trump appointees would push for the same level of civilian oversight, which some unions have criticized as overly intrusive and counterproductive.
Source: ABC News January 16, 2017 21:25 UTC