Meet Chicago’s New Inspector General

Deborah Witzburg was appointed Inspector General in April 2022. She served as the Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety, overseeing independent, objective evaluations and reviews of the Chicago Police Department, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, and the Police Board. The role of Chicago’s Inspector General is as an independent, non-partisan watchdog that promotes effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity by identifying corruption and mismanagement. The office’s priorities and investigations have a significant impact on the people of the City of Chicago.