Detective Story – Episode 27: An Interview with Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson

Send us Fan MailFormer Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson rarely sits for interviews. We got him for a candid, hour-plus conversation — and it's the most open he's been since leaving CPD. Mike Hammond worked under Eddie back when he was a Sergeant in Area 4 Homicide, and that history shows: this is two coppers talking straight, not a press-conference Q&A.Topics include:— How Rahm Emanuel personally recruited him for the job (Eddie never applied)— Growing up in Cabrini Green— Why he became a Chicago police officer— Community policing and the three constituencies a Superintendent serves— His views on the SAFE-T Act and recent line-of-duty murders of police officers— The work behind 31 years on the job🌐 detectivestory.net🎙️ Patreon: www.patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammond☕ Coffee partner: Gun Barrel Coffee — use code DETECTIVE10 for 10% off at gunbarrelcoffee.comRecorded at The Content Club, Chicago, IllinoisContent and Creator: Mike HammondSupport the showThe Engine that Makes Detective Story Run:Featuring co-host Chris Kafcas.Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us:https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammondBig thank you to our Patrons who keep us rolling:Jenn and Drew HammondColonel Samuel E. MantoCore Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, TexasStrategic Partners:Gun Barrel CoffeeBlue Knight Security SolutionsCo-Host: Chris KafcasVideo and Audio Editing: Micah MabeyOriginal Musical Score: Jared MayOriginal Studio Artwork: Drew DeMariaSeason 3 Score: "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound)Original Show Artwork and Logos: Eric Rovegnohttps://www.thenorthcreative.com/Los Angeles, California(Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website)Security and Investigative assistance provided by:Blue Knight Security Solutionsblueknightsecuritysolutions.com773-706-4920Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammondEmail Detective Hammond at: [email protected]