Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints Larry Snelling as Chicago's new police superintendent
Mayor Brandon Johnson has chosen Larry Snelling, the chief of the bureau of counterterrorism at the Chicago Police Department (CPD), to be the next permanent superintendent. Snelling, a South Side native with extensive experience in firearms and use-of-force tactics, will need approval from the City Council. His appointment comes as the CPD faces challenges in complying with a federal consent decree and rebuilding public trust. Snelling's rapid rise through the ranks has garnered praise from community leaders, and he has been involved in high-profile cases as an expert witness.