The article discusses the need for better policing in Chicago, focusing on the effectiveness of the police force. The study, which was conducted to comply with the federal consent decree, found that too often the force isn't deployed as effectively as it could be. Many officers don't consistently have the same supervisor, often who is responsible for far too many people. The department's scheduling and deployment system is complex, rendering unity of command infeasible. The report suggests that the city could improve public safety without significantly increasing the size of the force. It also highlights a problem where officers spend too little time on the beat, leaving little time to build relationships or deter crime before it escalates. The article also discusses the issue with experts from the University of Chicago Crime Lab, the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling.