Chicago's internal watchdog found the police department was unprepared for mass gatherings as the city prepares to host the Democratic National Convention this summer.

On Thursday, Chicago’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a follow-up inquiry on the "Chicago Police Department’s Preparedness for Mass Gatherings." The report, which followed a critical review of the department in 2020 in response to the George Floyd protests and riots, warned that while some improvements have been made since then, there are still some concerns.

"CPD has faced criticism for its response to large spontaneous gatherings, such as street racing and ‘teen takeover’ events," the report noted.