Chicago Fire Department prepares for Van Dyke trial verdict

Sunday, September 23, 2018
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The trial of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke is not over, but the Chicago Fire Department is already preparing for a verdict.

CFD Commissioner Richard Ford is instructing all personnel to always take home their uniform clothing and protective equipment, including bunker gear and masks until the trial is resolved.
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Ford has also said all fire stations must be secured 24 hours a day.

Van Dyke is charged with murdering Laquan McDonald nearly four years ago.
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