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Chicago has the second-largest Police Department in the nation, with over 12,000 officers dedicated to protecting the lives, property, and rights of all people. We accomplish this through professionalism, innovation, and a progressive approach to community relational policing.
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The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is the primary law enforcement agency of the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States, under the jurisdiction of the Chicago City Council. It is the second-largest municipal police department in the United States, behind the New York City Police Department. [3]
Find information about the CPD and CAPS, including phone numbers, districts, and crime prevention tips. Learn how to contact the police for emergencies and non-emergencies, and access city data and reports.
Find out how to reach the Chicago Police Department by phone, email, or in person for emergency or non-emergency situations. Learn about the benefits and tips of using 9-1-1, 3-1-1, and other hotlines for reporting information or services.
Learn about the leadership and functions of the Chicago Police Department, led by the Superintendent of Police and the First Deputy Superintendent. Find out how to join CPD as a Police Officer and serve and protect the community.
Learn about the largest bureau within the Chicago Police Department, responsible for day-to-day policing and law enforcement activities across the city. Find out its key functions, such as emergency response, routine patrol, community policing, crime prevention, traffic control, and crisis intervention.
The CLEARMAP Crime Incidents web application enables you to search the Chicago Police Department's database of reported crime. You will be able to see maps, graphs, and tables of reported crime.
