LOCAL · IL · 2020-2023
David Brown
CPD Commissioner / Chief · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Former Dallas chief (Black Lives Matter ambush 2016 era); criticized for crime spike
Background
Between 2020 and 2023, David Brown held the CPD Commissioner / Chief of Chicago seat in Illinois, a 3-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Charlie Beck; succeeded by Larry Snelling. Note: Former Dallas chief (Black Lives Matter ambush 2016 era); criticized for crime spike. Same-year political environment (2020): Governor JB Pritzker; Attorney General Kwame Raoul; Secretary of State Jesse White.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Larry Snelling (2023-present)
- Eric Carter (2023-2023)
- Charlie Beck (2019-2020)
- Eddie Johnson (2016-2019)
- Garry McCarthy (2011-2015)
- Jody Weis (2008-2011)
- Phil Cline (2003-2007)
- Terry Hillard (1998-2003)