Braun Says Police Supt. Weis Should Be Replaced
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago mayoral candidate Carol Moseley Braun says her plan to reduce crime includes hiring a new police superintendent and more protection for senior citizens.
LISTEN: Newsradio 780's Mike Krauser Reports
Podcast
The former U.S. senator says her call to replace Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis isn't personal. But she says the department's morale among rank and file officers is at an all-time low.
She says the department should look at adding more officers, but acknowledges there isn't money to do so currently.
She also proposes a "Silver Alert" for senior citizens modeled after the "Amber Alert" program for children that go missing. Other states have such programs.
Braun delivered her plan Wednesday during a news conference.
More than a dozen candidates are on the Feb. 22 ballot to replace retiring Mayor Richard M. Daley.
(© Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
