Chicago's Office of Inspector General pinned much of the blame on the police department's “senior leadership,” saying it failed front-line officers and the public for the response to disruptions in the days after Floyd's death on May 29. Unrest lasted for days as peaceful protests devolved into clashes with police. Some officers allegedly acted inappropriately, the report found, a particular concern for a police department long dogged by a reputation for misconduct and brutality. CPD will continually review procedures and strategies used in these large-scale responses to ensure accountability at every level." ———The full report can be found online at OIG’s website: bit.ly/OIGProtestsReport.

Source: ABC News February 18, 2021 19:30 UTC