# Chicago Police on The No Agenda Show Chicago Police comes up in 22 chapters across 22 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to February 2024. - **Chapters:** 22 - **Episodes:** 22 - **Discussed:** October 2011 – February 2024 - **Related topics:** [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Jussie Smollett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jussie-smollett.md), [Rahm Emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), [Lori Lightfoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-lightfoot.md), [United Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [Baltimore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Body Cam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-cam.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 22 ### ShotSpotter Contract, Brandon Johnson and Chicago Policing - **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-16 - **Time:** 2:03:26–2:06:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/shotspotter-contract-brandon-johnson-and-chicago-policing.md Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the city will end its contract with ShotSpotter, a gunfire detection system, fulfilling a campaign promise. While Johnson wants to keep the system active through the Democratic National Convention in August, the company may shut it down sooner. Supporters of the technology argue it saves lives, while critics claim it leads to over-policing in minority neighborhoods. Keywords: [shotspotter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shotspotter.md), [brandon johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brandon-johnson.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [policing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/policing.md), [dnc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dnc.md) ### Joy Reid Criticizes Police Unions and Mandate Resistance - **Episode:** [1392: TRANSNOODLE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-22 - **Time:** 57:37–59:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle/chapter/joy-reid-criticizes-police-unions-and-mandate-resistance.md MSNBC host Joy Reid criticizes police and fire unions in New York, Seattle, and Chicago for resisting vaccine mandates. She characterizes their actions as a threat to public safety and mocks Republican support for the officers, specifically mentioning Senator Mike Braun and Representative Jim Jordan. Keywords: [joy reid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joy-reid.md), [msnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/msnbc.md), [police unions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-unions.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [jim jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-jordan.md) ### Chicago Expressway Surveillance and License Plate Readers - **Episode:** [1421: Chuckle Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-30 - **Time:** 2:10:41–2:12:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell/chapter/chicago-expressway-surveillance-and-license-plate-readers.md The Illinois State Police completed the first phase of a project installing 99 license plate reader cameras on Chicago expressways. While officials claim the cameras are intended to solve shootings and carjackings, critics view them as a tool for mass surveillance. An additional 200 cameras are planned for the coming year, funded by a $12.5 million grant. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [license plate readers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/license-plate-readers.md), illinois state police, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### Police Vaccine Mandates, Labor Resistance and Chicago Politics - **Episode:** [1395: Inflation Demon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1395-inflation-demon.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-31 - **Time:** 39:22–48:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1395-inflation-demon/chapter/police-vaccine-mandates-labor-resistance-and-chicago-politics.md Thousands of police officers and firefighters in New York City and Chicago are resisting vaccine mandates, with many facing unpaid leave for non-compliance. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara have engaged in a public standoff over the "dictatorship" of the mandate. Despite claims that COVID-19 is the leading cause of death for officers, data analysis of the Chicago Police Department suggests the actual death rate among the 12,000-person force does not statistically justify an emergency mandate. Keywords: police mandates, [lori lightfoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-lightfoot.md), john catanzara, unpaid leave, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md) ### Labor Strikes and Reported Vaccine Adverse Events - **Episode:** [1393: Space Wake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1393-space-wake.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-24 - **Time:** 1:24:14–1:25:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1393-space-wake/chapter/labor-strikes-and-reported-vaccine-adverse-events.md John Deere workers and GE electricians have initiated strikes over profit-sharing and corporate policies. Simultaneously, a report surfaced regarding a Chicago police officer who allegedly died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, with the death investigation noting the vaccination despite pre-existing conditions. The hosts discuss how these incidents are being handled by local authorities and the potential impact on public perception of mandates. Keywords: [john deere](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-deere.md), [ge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ge.md), [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), vaccine death, [labor strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-strike.md) ### Chicago Police Union, John Catanzaro, Vaccine Status Deadline - **Episode:** [1391: Clown World](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-17 - **Time:** 15:37–17:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world/chapter/chicago-police-union-john-catanzaro-vaccine-status-deadline.md Chicago Police Union President John Catanzaro urged officers to ignore Mayor Lori Lightfoot's deadline for reporting vaccine status. Catanzaro predicted that up to half of the force might be placed on no-pay status, while the Mayor maintained that contingency plans are in place to ensure city safety. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), john catanzaro, [lori lightfoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lori-lightfoot.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [police union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-union.md) ### Adam Toledo Shooting, Chicago Police and Lil Homicide - **Episode:** [1339: Accelerationism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1339-accelerationism.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-20 - **Time:** 2:06:18–2:09:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1339-accelerationism/chapter/adam-toledo-shooting-chicago-police-and-lil-homicide.md The shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo in Chicago has sparked controversy after body camera footage showed he dropped a gun 842 milliseconds before being shot. A Cook County prosecutor was placed on leave for failing to present the full facts of the encounter during a bond hearing for Toledo's associate, Ruben Roman. The incident has intensified debates over police conduct and the prevalence of youth gang involvement in Chicago. Keywords: adam toledo, [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [kim foxx](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kim-foxx.md), [body cam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/body-cam.md), [police shooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-shooting.md) ### Chicago Looting Reparations, Portland Police "Privilege" Tactic - **Episode:** [1268: Quarantine Bonking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking.md) - **Published:** 2020-08-13 - **Time:** 2:30:42–2:33:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1268-quarantine-bonking/chapter/chicago-looting-reparations-portland-police-privilege-tactic.md A Black Lives Matter organizer in Chicago justifies looting as "reparations." In Portland, a police officer uses social justice language against a protester, questioning their "privilege" and gender identity during an arrest. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [looting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/looting.md), [reparations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reparations.md), [portland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portland.md), [police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police.md) ### Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police React to Smollett Decision - **Episode:** [1124: Work To Rules](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-31 - **Time:** 1:19:47–1:22:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1124-work-to-rules/chapter/rahm-emanuel-and-chicago-police-react-to-smollett-decision.md Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson condemned the decision to drop charges against Jussie Smollett, calling it a "whitewash of justice." Emanuel argued that Smollett's actions demeaned actual victims of hate crimes and abused the Matthew Shepard hate crime legislation for self-promotion. Keywords: [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), eddie johnson, [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), [hate crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hate-crime.md), matthew shepard ### Paul Manafort Sentencing and Jussie Smollett Indictment - **Episode:** [1119: HyperTrending](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1119-hypertrending.md) - **Published:** 2019-03-10 - **Time:** 29:08–31:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1119-hypertrending/chapter/paul-manafort-sentencing-and-jussie-smollett-indictment.md Paul Manafort was sentenced to 47 months in prison for bank and tax fraud, sparking debate over sentencing disparities. Simultaneously, actor Jussie Smollett faces a 16-count felony indictment in Chicago for allegedly filing a false police report regarding a staged assault. Keywords: [paul manafort](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-manafort.md), [jussie smollett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jussie-smollett.md), [sentencing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sentencing.md), felony counts, [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md) ### Jussie Smollett, Grand Jury Indictment and Media Fallout - **Episode:** [1114: Fudged](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1114-fudged.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-21 - **Time:** 31:16–36:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1114-fudged/chapter/jussie-smollett-grand-jury-indictment-and-media-fallout.md A grand jury indicted Jussie Smollett following a Chicago Police Department investigation that utilized significant city resources. Legal analysts, including Sonny Hostin, discussed the potential "chilling effect" the case could have on actual victims of hate crimes. The media's initial face-value acceptance of Smollett's story is criticized as shameful, particularly the emotional reactions from news anchors. Keywords: [jussie smollett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jussie-smollett.md), [robin roberts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robin-roberts.md), [sonny hostin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonny-hostin.md), [grand jury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-jury.md), [indictment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indictment.md), [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md) ### Jussie Smollett, Hoax Investigation, Chicago Police - **Episode:** [1113: Axe](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe.md) - **Published:** 2019-02-17 - **Time:** 2:34:59–2:40:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1113-axe/chapter/jussie-smollett-hoax-investigation-chicago-police.md Chicago Police shifted the trajectory of their investigation into the alleged attack on actor Jussie Smollett after two brothers claimed Smollett paid them $3,500 to orchestrate the event. The brothers reportedly purchased the rope used in the incident at a hardware store and were promised additional payment upon their return from Nigeria. The hosts reflect on their initial skepticism of the story, citing the extreme weather conditions in Chicago at the time of the reported assault. Keywords: [jussie smollett](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jussie-smollett.md), [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), [hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoax.md), [empire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/empire.md), maga hats ### Chicago Police Radio Hack, Hitler Speech Interference - **Episode:** [1049: Rent Men](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men.md) - **Published:** 2018-07-08 - **Time:** 59:42–1:03:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1049-rent-men/chapter/chicago-police-radio-hack-hitler-speech-interference.md The Chicago Police Department's radio frequencies were recently breached by unknown individuals playing recordings of Adolf Hitler's speeches. The interference lasted for approximately 20 minutes, disrupting official communications. The hosts speculate on the technical nature of the hack and the potential for "ham radio" enthusiasts to help triangulate the source. Keywords: [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), radio scanner, [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitler.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md) ### Chicago Airport Police, United Airlines Incident, Rebranding - **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-27 - **Time:** 2:53:13–2:56:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/chicago-airport-police-united-airlines-incident-rebranding.md Following the incident where a passenger was forcibly dragged off a United Airlines flight, the city of Chicago is rebranding its aviation police as "security." Mayor Rahm Emanuel stated the change was already in the works, but the union representing the officers has filed a complaint. The hosts mock the "downgrade" from police to mall-style security guards. Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [o'hare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/o-hare.md), [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), airport police, [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md) ### United Airlines Passenger Removal Controversy - **Episode:** [920: Succulent](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/920-succulent.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-13 - **Time:** 2:28:57–2:39:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/920-succulent/chapter/united-airlines-passenger-removal-controversy.md The hosts analyze the viral video of Dr. David Dao being forcibly dragged off a United Airlines flight in Chicago. They discuss the "Contract of Carriage" (EULA) that gives airlines the right to remove passengers and the authority of the ship's captain. While the media focused on the violence, the hosts argue that Dao's refusal to comply with police instructions on an aircraft was a significant factor, noting that passengers essentially lose their rights once they board. Keywords: [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), david dao, oscar munoz, [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [eula](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eula.md) ### Chicago Police Corruption, Code of Silence Investigation - **Episode:** [871: New World Hackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers.md) - **Published:** 2016-10-23 - **Time:** 2:22:18–2:26:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/871-new-world-hackers/chapter/chicago-police-corruption-code-of-silence-investigation.md The Intercept published a four-part investigation titled "The Code of Silence," detailing corruption within the Chicago Police Department. Two whistleblowers who exposed officers taking bribes from drug dealers were reportedly harassed and forced out, while the corrupt officials retired with full pensions. Keywords: [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md), [the intercept](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-intercept.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ### Laquan McDonald Shooting Video and Chicago Police Corruption - **Episode:** [777: Pop-Up Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/777-pop-up-terrorism.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-29 - **Time:** 19:37–25:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/777-pop-up-terrorism/chapter/laquan-mcdonald-shooting-video-and-chicago-police-corruption.md The release of the dashcam video showing the shooting of Laquan McDonald by officer Jason Van Dyke is scrutinized for its political timing. The hosts suggest Mayor Rahm Emanuel delayed the video's release to protect his re-election. A news clip regarding the gang-related death of nine-year-old Tyshawn Lee is also analyzed for a verbal gaffe regarding police involvement. Keywords: laquan mcdonald, [rahm emanuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rahm-emanuel.md), jason van dyke, [chicago police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago-police.md), blackout friday ### Barack Obama on Law Enforcement, Baltimore Unrest - **Episode:** [769: Electile Dysfuntion](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion.md) - **Published:** 2015-10-29 - **Time:** 46:44–50:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/769-electile-dysfuntion/chapter/barack-obama-on-law-enforcement-baltimore-unrest.md President Obama addresses a police conference in Chicago, acknowledging the dangers of the job while calling for a partnership between society and law enforcement. The hosts argue that the administration's rhetoric often "hangs cops out to dry" and suggest that the real drawdown in policing is most evident in Baltimore following the Freddie Gray case. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [baltimore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/baltimore.md), [law enforcement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/law-enforcement.md), police conference ### Chicago PD, Fictional Tech and Reverse Signals - **Episode:** [709: Terror Factory](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-02 - **Time:** 2:11:59–2:13:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/709-terror-factory/chapter/chicago-pd-fictional-tech-and-reverse-signals.md The television show "Chicago PD" featured a scene where characters claimed they could "reverse the signal" of a GPS device to find out who was tracking it. This type of fictional technology is criticized for being nonsensical and misleading to the general public. Such portrayals contribute to a lack of understanding regarding how actual digital surveillance and hacking work in the real world. Keywords: chicago pd, [dick wolf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dick-wolf.md), [gps tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps-tracking.md), reverse signal, [police procedurals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/police-procedurals.md) ### Homan Square, Chicago Police Secret Facility - **Episode:** [706: Scrub In!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-22 - **Time:** 2:49:48–2:52:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in/chapter/homan-square-chicago-police-secret-facility.md The Guardian revealed the existence of "Homan Square," a secretive Chicago Police Department warehouse where detainees were reportedly beaten and denied access to attorneys. 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