Chicago police Deputy Chief Jon Hein didn’t specify how many more officers will be deployed around the city, but said it will be “enough” to handle the many planned events, including the fireworks, Bears game and concerts.
With several events taking place on New Year’s Eve in the city this weekend, Chicago police say there will be an “adequate number of officers” to ensure celebrations are safe.
The Chicago Police Department will ramp up security measures, sending additional officers to patrol the streets and work large celebrations downtown, including fireworks displays at Navy Pier and on the Chicago River.
Chicago police Deputy Chief Jon Hein didn’t specify the number of additional officers to be deployed throughout the city, but he told reporters during a news conference Friday there will be “enough” to handle the many events such as fireworks, concerts, events in entertainment districts, protests and the Bears game.
“With all the activities going on in the downtown area, we’re going to have the adequate number of officers to ensure safety not only downtown but throughout the neighborhoods,” Hein said.
