Crime

"Illinois has a long legacy of advancing inclusion, and I'm proud to do all that I can to combat hate with the full weight of the Governor's Office." #hatecrime

A new report uncovered dozens of criminals have reoffended, from armed robbery to murder, after a new provision of SAFE-T Act took effect in January that allows criminals on home confinement 48 hours of unmonitored movement to roam freely. #crime

The family and community are staggered by the news of the death of the couple while also sharing outrage that the one who is responsible for their deaths would flee the scene. #hitandrun

"It's about a process on how you make choices. It is a lesson on making choices, and once you make that choice, there may be consequences.” #ronniewhite

Members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) shot and killed 19-year-old Christian Hall during a mental health emergency while he was standing with his hands up in the universal stance of surrender.

In our beloved Chicago, we have daily murderous attacks on people through homicide, domestic violence, and hate crimes. #patdowell

Given the questionable judgement that J.B. Pritzker's appointed Prisoner Review Board has shown in the past, we urge the Board to stand with the families of his victims and to reject parole for Curtis Brownell. #jessesullivan

“These two men were seriously injured while working for Amazon, one of the largest and wealthiest businesses in the world,” Crump said. #BenCrump

ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly provided an update on placement of license plate cameras along nearby interstates to catch criminals involved in shootings. There also was discussion of efforts by local task forces on major crimes and carjacking, support needed for local police and anti-violence programs, and discussion about enforcement, funding and potential legislative solutions in Springfield. #isp

The Ten Shared Principles were first created by the Illinois NAACP and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police in 2018 to improve policing throughout the state and ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect by law enforcement.