The Chicago Police Department announced a reshuffling of its command staff, with a focus on patrol operations and community involvement in its ongoing effort to combat violence, and build trust within the neighborhoods it serves. Superintendent Larry Snelling heralded the promotions within the Bureau of Patrol, emphasizing the experience and drive of the newly appointed leaders.
Commander Michael Tate, after 30 years on the force, has risen to the role of Street Deputy. Tate, with an extensive background in violence reduction and community partnership in the 6th (Gresham) District, is tasked with carrying forward these initiatives in a broader capacity. "Deputy Chief Tate, Commander Darling, and Commander Poston have spent their careers focused on reducing violence and building trust," Snelling stated, according to a release from the Chicago Police Department.
With Tate's promotion, Lieutenant Patrick Darling will fill the vacancy as the Commander of the 22nd (Morgan Park) District. Darling's 19-year tenure with the department includes supervising the Area 1 Priority Response Team and addressing crime trends through data analysis. "They are motivated leaders who I know will continue, to do all they can to make our neighborhoods safer for our fellow Chicagoans," added Snelling.
Additionally, Lieutenant Andre Poston is stepping up as the Commander of the 6th (Gresham) District, having previously cultivated a background in community engagement and safety initiatives. This reshuffle keeps with CPD's agenda of elevating officers who have shown a commitment to strategic, data-driven approaches to policing, and an emphasis on community relations – essential qualities in the city's persistent struggle against crime.
