Eddie T. Johnson

[14] As a result of the consent decree, Johnson validated the CPD's community policing efforts, making substantial improvements in officer training, which eventually led to a decrease in officer-related shootings.

[18] Another controversy linked to Johnson was the high-profile case against actor Jussie Smollett,[19] who was accused of staging a fake hate crime on Chicago's North Side.

However, the charges were subsequently dropped by State's Attorney Kim Foxx, enraging Johnson as well as Mayor Emanuel.

[14] Trump in turn traded words with Johnson, who criticised Chicago officials over their mishandling of the city's high crime rate.

In October 2019, Johnson refused to attend a speech by Trump at the International Association of Chiefs of Police that took place in Chicago, a move supported by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

"[22] Johnson called Trump's words frivolous and stated that he "would not attend the conference while racial insults and hatred are cast from the Oval Office.

[24][25] On November 8, 2019, Mayor Lightfoot appointed retired Los Angeles police chief Charlie Beck as the city's interim superintendent.

[28] On December 4, 2019, he chose to accept retirement under his career service position as lieutenant, which completely severed his relationship with the CPD.

[34][35] Both Johnsons support Illinois' organ donation program, and were honored by the National Kidney Foundation with an award at its 2019 Gift of Life Gala.

Johnson (right) accompanies Mayor Lori Lightfoot and others marching in the June 30, 2019 Chicago Pride Parade