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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Richard Eddington sits in a chair during a city meeting. He is wearing a white police uniform.

Former Police Chief Richard Eddington to serve as city’s new interim police chief

December 22, 2021

Interim City Manager Kelley Gandurski appointed former Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington Wednesday to serve as the city’s interim police chief, according to a news release. The city’s Interim...

Demitrous Cook sits at a table while in uniform as chief of police.

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook retires amid speculation around part played by city manager

June 7, 2021

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook has retired from Evanston Police Department, the city announced in a Monday news release. “It has been an honor to serve this community for more than 30 years,”...

An Evanston Police Department vehicle. Evanston police Cmdr. Brian Henry said EPD phased out its “Stop and Frisk” policy, but advocates said pat downs can be traumatic.

EPD phases out Stop and Frisk policy, but pat down data shows racial disparity

March 6, 2020

The Evanston Police Department has phased out its stop and frisk policy, Evanston Police Cmdr. Brian Henry said, but EPD’s data shows racial disparities in pat downs. In 2013, former police chief...

An Evanston Police Department vehicle. Citizens Network of Protection, an Evanston nonprofit dedicated to promoting police accountability and oversight, met Tuesday over Zoom to discuss recent incidents involving Evanston Police Department.

Citizens group pushes for independent police advisory in Evanston

November 8, 2019

For 5th Ward resident Carlis Sutton, the operations of Evanston police have historically treated residents of color differently. “I like to use the term ‘double standard,’” Sutton said. “As...

New EPD police chief Demitrous Cook. Cook plans to focus on community relations between police and Evanston residents.

New Evanston police chief to prioritize community relations

January 25, 2019

At his swearing-in ceremony earlier this month, Evanston’s new police chief Demitrous Cook chose his mother to pin his badge on his uniform. “Mom, can I have my badge?” Cook candidly asked his...

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