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Dispatches from gun country: As an officer, I believe citizens need to be armed

by Ben Philippi

As a law enforcement officer, Dave Romero believes citizens have the right to protect themselves. Often, officers arrive too late despite doing their best to get there on time.

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Chicago cops fire 2,623 rounds since 2010: Kill 92

by Chris Eger

Turning to the Freedom of Information Act to get the data, the Chicago Tribune found that on average at least once a week for the past six years, CPD skinned the smoke wagon.

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Chiraq: Chicago police officers must have leadership support

by Jeffrey Denning

Chicago cops are underpaid, leaving the job, working far too much overtime, and not backed by the city. Who would want to be a Chicago cop?

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Chicago saw nearly 400 shootings in the 6 weeks ‘Chiraq’ was filmed (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Director Spike Lee referred to the epidemic of violence in the Windy City as a “self-inflicted genocide” of “young black men” killing each other.

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Chicago Mayor advocates more gun laws as shooting rates up 40 percent (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is scrambling to defend a rising murder rate less than a week away from a crucial runoff election against a populous Mayoral challenger.

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Chicago: Doggie day care van jacked at gunpoint with 6 dogs inside (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Authorities in the Windy City are on the lookout for a minivan packed with pooches that was taken by a pair of armed gunmen Wednesday.

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