Rules broken when teen went on police patrol

Chicago Police Department officials say there were violations of rules and regulations leading up to a 14-year-old police impersonator going on patrol.

Internal Affairs Division chief Tina Skahill said Tuesday at least five members of the department violated rules and regulations. She added recommendations for discipline have yet to be sent up the chain of command. Police spokeswoman Antoinette Ursitti has said the findings won't be made public until Supt. Jody Weis (WEES) can address them.

On Jan. 24, a teenager, wearing a uniform, entered a South Side police station through an unlocked back door. He posed as an officer for hours, including time in a patrol car with another officer. He was discovered after police noticed his uniform lacked a regulation star.

The boy, whose name hasn't been released, pleaded not guilty to impersonating an officer.