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Rank-and-file trash Chicago police superintendent

Chicago Police Superintendent Jody Weis has received an unflattering performance review from members of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Union president Mark Donahue says nearly 200 of the city's more than 11,000 unionized police officers below the rank of sergeant gave a vote of no-confidence in Weis' leadership during a monthly union meeting late Tuesday.

According to Donahue, the vote was the result of many issues of concern to police officers, including low staffing at some of the city's police districts, and how Weis has handled police brutality complaints.

In a statement, Weis said he was disappointed but not surprised by the vote. He said he works hard for the 13,500 sworn members of the police department and the residents of Chicago.