CPD CPD Procedures & Policies

Question 1

What is the Chicago Police Department's use-of-force continuum?

Accepted Answer

A framework specifying escalating levels of force from verbal commands through deadly force, proportional to the threat

Answer

CPD's use-of-force policy establishes a continuum of options from officer presence and verbal commands through physical control, less-lethal weapons, and deadly force, requiring proportional response to threats.

Question 2

What is the Illinois SAFE-T Act and how does it affect CPD operations?

Accepted Answer

A criminal justice reform law that eliminated cash bail and modified pretrial detention, use of force, and officer certification requirements

Answer

The SAFE-T Act reformed Illinois criminal justice including eliminating cash bail, modifying use-of-force standards, creating a statewide police decertification process, and requiring body camera footage.

Question 3

What are a CPD officer's responsibilities during a traffic stop?

Accepted Answer

Identify the reason for the stop, request license and registration, ensure officer safety, and document the encounter

Answer

Officers must have reasonable suspicion or probable cause for the stop, clearly identify themselves, explain the reason for the stop, request relevant documents, and document the encounter.

Question 4

What is CPD's policy on body-worn cameras?

Accepted Answer

Officers must activate cameras for all law enforcement encounters including stops, arrests, and use of force incidents

Answer

CPD policy requires officers to activate body-worn cameras for all law enforcement-related activities including investigatory stops, arrests, searches, use of force, and any encounter that becomes adversarial.

Question 5

What constitutes an investigatory stop (Terry stop) under CPD policy?

Accepted Answer

A brief detention based on reasonable articulable suspicion that a person has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime

Answer

An investigatory stop requires reasonable articulable suspicion based on specific facts that the person is involved in criminal activity. The officer must be able to articulate those facts.

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CPD CPD Procedures & Policies