By: Sam Charles
CHICAGO — The search for the next leader of the Chicago Police Department entered a new phase last week as the city agency responsible for vetting candidates retained an executive search firm to winnow down future applicants.


Sam Charles is a Criminal Justice Reporter at the Chicago Tribune. He focuses on the Chicago Police Department and the broader themes of criminal justice, having previously reported for the Chicago Sun-Times and served as an investigative producer at WGN-TV. Sam's work has been featured in various outlets including Yahoo News, The Seattle Times, and WGN-TV, among many others.
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Chicago, United States (Local)


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Sam Charles appears to focus heavily on local crime, police misconduct, and criminal justice in Chicago. Given his coverage attributes that include evolving stories and breaking news, he would likely be interested in pitches related to ongoing cases of police misconduct or trials related to crime in the city.
As Sam's geographic focus is local (United States, Illinois, Chicago), he would likely respond well to sources with direct knowledge of the specific events or issues within this area. Pitches should aim at providing unique insight into these localized topics such as perspectives from community leaders, legal experts familiar with Chicago law enforcement practices, or individuals directly impacted by the cases covered.
Consider offering exclusive access to key stakeholders involved in unfolding cases or providing on-the-ground perspectives regarding public safety concerns and government policies directly affecting Chicago.
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