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    The letter expresses disappointment that Brian P. McDermott, Chief of Patrol for the Chicago Police Department, was not granted an interview for the position of Chicago Police Superintendent despite meeting the search criteria and being qualified for the role. The letter notes that McDermott has extensive experience as a 28-year law enforcement veteran and currently oversees thousands of officers. The aldermen question the transparency and validity of excluding such a qualified internal candidate and believe the mayor and public deserve an explanation.

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    The letter expresses disappointment that Brian P. McDermott, Chief of Patrol for the Chicago Police Department, was not granted an interview for the position of Chicago Police Superintendent despite meeting the search criteria and being qualified for the role. The letter notes that McDermott has extensive experience as a 28-year law enforcement veteran and currently oversees thousands of officers. The aldermen question the transparency and validity of excluding such a qualified internal candidate and believe the mayor and public deserve an explanation.

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    The letter expresses disappointment that Brian P. McDermott, Chief of Patrol for the Chicago Police Department, was not granted an interview for the position of Chicago Police Superintendent despite meeting the search criteria and being qualified for the role. The letter notes that McDermott has extensive experience as a 28-year law enforcement veteran and currently oversees thousands of officers. The aldermen question the transparency and validity of excluding such a qualified internal candidate and believe the mayor and public deserve an explanation.

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    CCPSA Letter

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    The letter expresses disappointment that Brian P. McDermott, Chief of Patrol for the Chicago Police Department, was not granted an interview for the position of Chicago Police Superintendent despite meeting the search criteria and being qualified for the role. The letter notes that McDermott has extensive experience as a 28-year law enforcement veteran and currently oversees thousands of officers. The aldermen question the transparency and validity of excluding such a qualified internal candidate and believe the mayor and public deserve an explanation.

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    June 20, 2023

    Dear Members of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA),

    We write today to share our disappointment and dismay that CPD Chief of Patrol Brian P.
    McDermott was not afforded an interview to apply for the job of Chicago Police Superintendent.

    As was requested in the search criteria, Chief McDermott provided the CCPSA with a list of his
    extensive qualifications in a cover letter and resume on May 6. We have no explanation as to why he
    was given a phone screening, but not a follow-up interview. We do not understand why Chief
    McDermott was not granted an interview, especially given his impressive qualifications and
    deep commitment to the Chicago Police Department.

    For a process that purports to be “community-driven” as well as “inclusive, collaborative, and


    transparent,” overlooking Chief McDermott as a candidate for police superintendent calls into
    question the validity of the search process and community listening tour. Residents at the CCPSA
    tour stop at Wentworth Park on May 10 spoke passionately about their desire to have Chief
    McDermott serve as Chicago’s next police superintendent.

    A 28-year law enforcement veteran, Chief McDermott is the third highest-ranking member of the
    second largest police department in the country and currently the most experienced chief in the
    department. As Chief of Patrol, McDermott oversees all 22 police districts, leads over 6,700 officers
    and supervisors, and directly mentors 33 executive leadership staff members, including 26
    commanders and 7 deputy chiefs.

    Chief McDermott’s record speaks for itself. Among his many accomplishments, he led CPD from the
    front lines during our most trying times, including through periods of civil unrest and the ongoing
    reform efforts outlined in the consent decree.

    We believe Mayor Johnson, the City Council and every Chicago resident deserves to know why
    someone as qualified as Chief McDermott was not even afforded an interview for one of the city’s
    most important leadership roles. We look forward to hearing back from you.

    Sincerely,

    Ald. Brian Hopkins – 2nd Ward Ald. Silvana Tabares – 23rd Ward
    Ald. Michelle Harris – 8thWard Ald. Felix Cardona – 31st Ward
    Ald. Anthony Beale – 9th Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack – 32nd Ward
    Ald. Peter Chico – 10th Ward Ald. Gil Villegas – 36thWard
    Ald. Nicole Lee – 11th Ward Ald. Nick Sposato – 38th Ward
    Ald. Marty Quinn – 13th Ward Ald. Anthony Napolitano – 41st Ward
    Ald. Raymond Lopez – 15th Ward Ald. Brendan Reilly – 42nd Ward
    Ald. David Moore – 17th Ward Ald. Jim Gardiner – 45th Ward
    Ald. Derrick Curtis – 18th Ward Ald. Debra Silverstein – 50th Ward
    Ald. Matt O’Shea – 19th Ward

    CC: Mayor Brandon Johnson

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