Former Deputy Director of Gang Investigations James Sanchez stepped down, according to CPD.
This comes after Chicago police opened an internal investigation into some officers role in a party at a bar. More than 40 maskless people including some police officers were discovered in the bar s back room.
Guide s Sports Club in the city s Southwest Side Garfield Ridge neighborhood was cited last month for COVID-19 violations at that party.
An anonymous allegation claimed the party was for a retiring commander. The Tribune reported the resignation comes after the Jan. 7 party that was for Sanchez.
In a statement, the Chicago Police Department said it takes this incident seriously and Department members who are found to have violated the City s COVID orders will be held accountable.