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Wednesday

Juveniles Part Of A Huge Increase In Carjackings Across The Country

In early December last year, a video captured part of a shootout and attempted carjacking. A retired firefighter died. Chicago police say one of the four suspects was 15 years old. Chicago Police Department/screenshot by NPR hide caption

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Criminal Justice Collaborative

Juveniles Part Of A Huge Increase In Carjackings Across The Country

In at least one case, the suspect was 11 years old. Police and cities want to enforce the law, but also offer help to juveniles on the wrong path.

Juveniles Part Of A Huge Increase In Carjackings Across The Country

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Monday

Chicago's Magnificent Mile Erupts In Overnight Looting, Violence

Bridges that lead into downtown Chicago were raised to limit access after looting and vandalism late Sunday and early Monday. Police made more than 100 arrests during the night of unrest and confiscated five guns. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Chicago's Magnificent Mile Erupts In Overnight Looting, Violence

Bridges were raised to limit access to downtown as chaos spread. Authorities say outrage over a police shooting prompted the looting, but that the "abject criminal behavior" was not part of a protest.

Friday

'The Consent Decree Will Make Us Better,' Federal Oversight of Chicago Police Begins

Chicago police officers line up outside the District 1 central headquarters during a protest of the police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. The shooting death became a rallying cry for activists calling for police reform. Paul Beaty/AP hide caption

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National

'The Consent Decree Will Make Us Better,' Federal Oversight of Chicago Police Begins

The Chicago Police Department, under fire for years over its use-of-force policies, will try to establish trust in communities that have complained about treatment by officers.

'The Consent Decree Will Make Us Better,' Federal Oversight of Chicago Police Begins

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