Juan Blanco
Service Record
Chicago Illinois Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Hired October 29, 2018.[1] |
| Salary | $78,794 (2021)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Incident Reports
2020 Death of Guadalupe Franco-Martinez
On June 3, 2020, Blanco was pursuing a homicide suspect, reaching speeds of at least 101 MPH. Police supervisors told officers to end the chase, but those orders were disregarded. Blanco ran a red light, striking Franco-Martinez's vehicle and killing her.[3][4]
The incident was captured by city surveillance cameras.[5]
Response Timeline
On June 3, 2020, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability opened an investigation.[4]
Franco-Martinez's family sued the city and Blanco. Blanco was later removed from the lawsuit.[4]
On September 21, 2022, the city approved a $15 million settlement with the family of Franco-Martinez.[6]
On January 26, 2024, LEO Ratings reached out to COPA for an update on their investigation.
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Juan Blanco, Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- ↑ Juan Blanco IV, Police Officer, City of Chicago Department of Finance, govSalaries
- ↑ Jessica D'Onofrio, Chicago police chase: Family of mother of 6 killed during police pursuit across city demands answers, ABC 7 Chicago, 2020-06-05
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Todd Feurer, City Council Finance Committee signs off on nearly $25 million in settlements in police misconduct lawsuits, CBS News, 2022-09-19
- ↑ Video Shows Horrific Crash That Left Woman Dead During Police Chase Through City, CBS News, 2022-06-04
- ↑ City Council approves $25 million in settlements for police misconduct lawsuits, CBS News, 2022-09-21
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