Waller was with the department for more than 30 years, retiring as the third-highest-ranking official.
Fred Waller, left, then chief of patrol at Chicago Police Department, briefs the media in 2020.
In announcing Waller’s selection, effective May 15, Johnson repeated the most important traits of his leadership picks: caring, collaborative, compassionate and competent.“Chief Waller has dedicated his career to serving the people of the city of Chicago at virtually every level of the department,” Johnson said. “From patrol officer to third in command, he has the experience and integrity to lead the Chicago Police Department during this pivotal time.
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability — the body tasked with submitting three finalists for the superintendent job to Johnson by mid-July — has so far hosted three public forums where members of the public outlined for commissioners what they want to see in the next permanent CPD superintendent. Speakers at the forums have overwhelmingly supported the idea of a CPD veteran leading the department next.
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