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The toughest interrogator of the nearly five-hour-long hearing, Aid. Freddrenna Lyle (6th), told [Jody P. Weis] that he's had a month to think about how he is going to an "agent of change," and his earlier statements to the committee didn't reflect anything innovative.
In Weis' opening statements, he said, "We will continue to go after Chicago's gang leadership and drug dealers. We also need to establish more mentoring and family focused programs to raise the awareness of gun violence.""I want to make sure we have the right people in the right seats," Weis replied, adding that he's seen plenty of resumes, but he can't go on paper alone. He wants face time with each applicant to see "then-character, vision."Members of the council's Black Caucus showed Weis no mercy in council chambers Monday during the FBI agent's confirmation hearing, grilling him on diversity, police misconduct, his qualifications and his proposed paycheck.See the full content of this document
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City Council Chides, Warns Superintendent Candidate
Banking on an outsider to turn around the marred reputation of the Chicago Police Department, the City Council is expected today to give the stamp of approval to FBI Special Agent in Charge Jody P. Weis.
Weis, the top guy...See the full content of this document
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