Jan 17, 2009 8:46 pm US/Central
Chicago Cops To Help At Inauguration
CHICAGO (AP) ―
Nearly 50 officers from the Chicago Police Department are heading to Washington, D.C. to help with managing crowds for the presidential inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis says the 48 officers have been chosen for their expertise.
Police say the absence of the officers won't affect the day-to-day operations of the agency in Chicago.
Nearly 100 police agencies nationwide are helping.
The Chicago police officers depart Sunday morning from O'Hare International Airport.
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