A Chicago police official who was once among the leading candidates to become the city's top cop has been tapped to become the second in command under acting Superintendent Garry McCarthy.Al Wysinger, 48, was named first deputy superintendent, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said today at a news conference at police headquarters.
The post had been eliminated under former Superintendent Jody Weis, who stepped down after Emanuel’s election. McCarthy, the former police chief of Newark, was recently appointed Chicago’s police superintendent by Emanuel. His appointment still needs City Council approval.
Wysinger, a native of the West Side, was promoted from deputy chief of detectives. He also once commanded the Austin police district.