Protests in Chicago serve as a test for the police force which has been under pressure to reform in recent years. The article discusses their performance on the first day of the convention.
Key Points
Protests as a test for Chicago police
Pressure on police force to reform
Evaluation of law enforcement response to civil unrest
Pros
Opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of police reform efforts
Chance to assess the response of law enforcement to civil unrest
Cons
Potential for escalation of tensions between protesters and police