A federal civil rights investigation of the nation's largest police departments has begun in earnest. Department of Justice agents are expected to sit down with top Chicago police brass.
These initial meetings are most likely get-acquainted sessions. In coming months, investigators will talk to everyone from beat cops to residents who alleged police misconduct in their neighborhoods.
Chicago police union head Dean Angelo says he's already met with top DOJ officials. He described it as an off-the-record talk during which he said the union wanted to "help facilitate ... the investigation."
The Department of Justice announced the investigation Dec. 7 after the release of video showing a white officer fatally shooting a black teenager.
Interim Superintendent John Escalante says the meetings will start Wednesday.
