Accountability
Public safety & trust
Understand the policing findings, the official responses, and the public record behind reform.
The central record
The Illinois Attorney General’s civil investigation produced findings in December 2024 concerning force, discrimination, crisis response, and accountability. The city published its own response that day.
A dated view of the story
Eric Lurry dies following arrest
His death and the later release of video became catalysts for scrutiny of Joliet policing.
State investigation opens
The Attorney General began a civil inquiry into patterns and practices.
Findings and city response published
The official findings and the city’s attributed response are both available.
Robert Brown appointed chief
A leadership change is a distinct milestone from verified reform outcomes.