Mayors hire the police commissioner. Mayors can replace at a moments notice. Sheriff could also step in and establish peace and instruct the police in how to deal with the people. Only territories, military installations and the District have no sheriff.

Wow, she is making some of the most forceful comments I've seen. Good.

It seems that police work for themselves, answering and accountable to no one

We should perhaps consider body cams that cannot be turned off? Crazy idea, I know.

Lack of economic opportunity breeds resentment for many. It leaves people pointing fingers, angry and blaming. Economic hardship directly contributes to the hate and anger. End Economic Hardship and Poverty the pay off is no more crime or disease and the associated costs.

Lori Lightfoot deserves no applause.

Lightfoot is a... say it... a cop.

This is a good argument for abolishing the police. Maybe we shouldn't have a government agency that can decide whether or not it's answerable via threats of violence?

Lori Lightfoot is not the right person to be commending. She has been assisting CPD in their brutalization and apprehension of protestors.