Chicago City Wire

FOIA Request to City of Chicago Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

A request has been submitted to the City of Chicago Police Department under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) by a representative from Chicago City Wire. The request seeks access to various records that identify all current employees within the department. Specifically, the requested information includes any roster, directory, staffing list, payroll record, or personnel summary that provides details such as name, job title or rank, sex or gender (if available), date of hire or appointment, and age or year of birth (only if included in existing public-facing records).

The request emphasizes the need for electronic format delivery and asks for the most recent versions of any multiple rosters that may exist within different categories such as HR roster, payroll roster, sworn-officer roster, and civilian-staff roster.

As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Chicago City Wire highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. The requester also seeks a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news.

Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.