Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling Retires July 15; Fred Waller Named Interim
Snelling cited three decades on the force and a record-low drop in homicides as he steps down, while Fred Waller takes over temporarily.
- Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announced Wednesday he will retire on July 15, 2026, ending a 34-year career; Mayor Brandon Johnson named Fred Waller as interim superintendent.
- During his tenure, Snelling led the department through the 2024 Democratic National Convention and oversaw record-low homicides, describing his retirement as a "difficult decision" in a letter thanking Mayor Johnson.
- Homicides fell to the lowest level in six decades under Snelling's leadership, though high-profile shootings and downtown "teen takeovers" challenged the perception of declining crime in the Chicago Police Department.
- The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will conduct a search for a permanent replacement in coming weeks; Scott Waguespack called Snelling's departure a "serious loss for our City."
- Interim Superintendent Fred Waller returns to lead the department while maintaining the summer safety plan, as Mayor Johnson emphasized that "leadership may transition, but our commitment to building safe communities does not.
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling To Retire After Overseeing Historic Drop In Crime
Chicago’s top cop is stepping down. Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he has made the “difficult decision” to retire after three decades on the force, including the last three as the city’s police chief. His last day is July 15. In a statement, Snelling recounted serving in multiple positions since starting as a police officer at 22 years old before rising through the ranks and being tapped for the job by Mayor Brandon…
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling retiring in July, he announces
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Tuesday that he is retiring later this month.CBS News Chicago learned that Snelling informed Mayor Johnson of his decision to retire earlier this month."After more than 30 years of service within the Chicago Police Department, I have made the difficult decision to retire on July 15, 2026. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to give back to the city I love through different assignments across the department," Snelling wrote in a statement. "I must also thank Mayor Brandon Johnson for choosing me to serve the residents of Chicago and to lead the heroic men and women of the Chicago Police Department."
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling Retiring
After a 34-year career in law enforcement in Chicago, Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announced on Wednesday, July 2, his retirement as the city’s top cop. In a letter released to the news media, Snelling said his resignation is effective July 15. “I have made the difficult decision to retire …. Throughout my career, I have […]
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