January 6, 2016
Sharon Fairley, Chief Administrator, Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) speaks during a press conference on reforming her office as Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel listens in.
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IPRA Chief Plans Reforms in Chicago Police Shooting Investigations
As the Chicago Police Department (CPD) sorts through its trough of troubles including being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice and dealing with public scrutiny over the shooting deaths of citizens by the hands of CPD officers, with the most recent killings involving 19-year-old Quintonio LeGrier, and 55-year-old Bettie Jones, the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) announced on Monday that it plans to bring in new leadership, fortify its legal team and hire a community outreach manager.