Chicago Police Sergeant case studies
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The Chicago Police Sergeant Examination is the promotional examination referenced in the City of Chicago's Department of Human Resources (DHR) section of chicago.gov, the site where the City publishes employment and promotional testing information for its departments, including the Police Department. This page is written for Chicago Police Department officers who are considering, or actively preparing for, promotion to sergeant - a move from officer to first-line supervisor that shifts the job toward directing, evaluating, and being accountable for the work of other officers. The Chicago Police Sergeant case studies are 5 cases and about 3,660 words.
1CED Use After a Foot Chase
on a Friday, Sergeant Ruiz responds to an officer-needs-assistance call behind a convenience store at 63rd and Cottage Grove. Officer A tells him a 16-year-old fled after being seen near a broken window, ignored commands, and reached toward his waistband; A deployed a conducted electrical weapon.
835 words, about 4 min2Warrantless Entry at a Domestic Disturbance
Sergeant Okafor is sent to a domestic disturbance at a second-floor apartment. A 34-year-old woman answers the door with a swollen lip and blood on her shirt.
764 words, about 4 min3Protest, Counter-Protest, and a Baseball Bat
Saturday, about 150 protesters gather outside an alderman's ward office. Their permit authorizes the sidewalk only.
721 words, about 4 min4Report Accuracy and Officer Misconduct
Sergeant Brennan is reviewing a domestic battery report before end of tour. Officer K wrote that the victim 'declined medical attention and had no visible injuries.' The body-worn camera footage shows the victim with a red mark on her neck asking for an ambulance, and K saying, 'You're fine, we'll just get a report.' The footage also shows K telling the suspect, 'You know how she gets.' K's report does not mention that statement.
673 words, about 3 min5Staffing, Fatigue, and a Missing Child
Saturday, Sergeant Patel has eight officers for a district that normally staffs twelve. Two are rookies, one is on light duty with a wrist injury, and one just finished a 16-hour shift after a court appearance.
667 words, about 3 min