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Statement Calling On John Catanzara To Resign
Statement Calling On John Catanzara To Resign
and safe city. In order for Chicago to remain a great place to live and work, it must confront and
overcome the challenges posed by the troubled relationship between police and community.
The comments made by FOP president John Catanzara in recent weeks regarding the organized
violent attack on the United States Capitol in Washington were deeply disturbing and
disconnected from reality. Mr. Catanzara’s statements drove home for us that he is an obstacle
to the reform and accountability Chicago’s police department needs.
Instead of recognizing the threat and saluting those brave police officers who helped contain it,
he sided with lawbreakers who caused the death of a police officer and the injury of several
others.
It is time for President Catanzara to step aside and allow someone responsible and principled to
lead the organization representing our police.”