Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Snelling and Fleet and Facilities Manager Hernandez-Tomlin directed to facilitate purchase of command van for in-field support services at Democratic National Convention and beyond
Ahead of the Democratic National Convention, the City of Chicago Police Department, under Superintendent Larry Snelling and Commissioner Julie Hernandez-Tomlin, is prioritizing officer mental health and consent decree compliance. They're using $75 million in federal funds for a mobile wellness command van, providing in-field support and respite. Post-convention, an officer-oriented organization will operate the van, offering on-site counseling during future traumatic events.