Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, who had been one of three finalists selected for the Chicago Police Dept. Superintendent job, was not selected for the position.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday on X that Chicago police counterterrorism head Larry Snelling has been selected for the job. Snelling replaces former Superintendent David Brown.
— Mayor Brandon Johnson (@ChicagosMayor) August 13, 2023
“Chief Snelling is a proven leader who has the experience and the respect of his peers to help ensure the safety and well-being of city residents, and address the complex challenges we all face related to community safety,” Johnson said.
Snelling was chosen over Barnes and Angel Novalez, who is the department’s chief of constitutional policing and reform.
“I want to give special thanks to Chief Barnes and Chief Novalez, exceptional officers who I was honored to meet and engage with around their views on policing and public safety,” Johnson said.
