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2021-0005001 |
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12-18-2021 1:09 am |
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12-18-2021 |
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2021-0005001 |
12-18-2021 1:09 am |
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12-18-2021
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Subject: Irene Chavez
This post includes all relevant video, audio and Chicago Police Department records in COPA’s possession related to this death in custody.
Although this incident does not mandate release of video and other materials under the City’s Video Release Policy, COPA’s Chief Administrator has discretion to release materials in cases of great public interest. As part of COPA’s continued commitment to transparency, Chief Administrator, Andrea Kersten, has determined materials in this investigation will be released within 60 days of the incident.
Documents
Media
BWC 3 | Shows arrest and transport
BWC 4 | Shows arrest and transport
BWC 7 | Shows scene of arrest (no audio)
BWC 8 | Shows activity at station
BWC 9 | Shows activity at station
BWC 10 | Shows activity at station
BWC 11 | Shows activity at station
POD | Show arrest (partially obstructed)
