Shadows on the Street: Chicago’s Unreported Traffic Stops Persist Under New Leadership

The death of 26-year-old Dexter Reed in March 2024, following a traffic stop for an alleged seat belt violation, ignited a firestorm of public outrage that forced the Chicago Police…

Shadows on the Street: Chicago’s Unreported Traffic Stops Persist Despite Reform Promises

In the wake of the March 2024 death of 26-year-old Dexter Reed—killed by plainclothes officers following a traffic stop for an alleged seat belt violation—the Chicago Police Department (CPD) found…

Policing in the Shadows: The Persistent Crisis of Unreported Traffic Stops in Chicago

This article is the result of an investigative collaboration between Bolts and Injustice Watch. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) stands at a critical juncture. Following the tragic March 2024 killing…