Roderick S. Watson, Commander
7040 South Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
District Information
Conversations with a Commander
"I grew up on the south side of Chicago and completed my master’s in education & psychology at Chicago State University. I enjoy traveling, bowling, and watching movies. I’m a 26 year veteran of CPD. My vision for the 3rd district is to partner with community leaders, clergy, and other stakeholders to bridge the gap between the community and the police. I look forward to serving the community."
— Commander Roderick S. Watson
District News
Community Alerts
- Monday, July 25, 2022 - CPD Community Alert – 3rd District – Robberies
- Sunday, May 8, 2022 - Community Alert – Wanted Individual
- Monday, May 2, 2022 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Thefts From Vehicles
- Sunday, May 1, 2022 - CPD Community Alert – Burglaries – 3rd District (Grand Crossing)
- Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - CPD Community Alert – 3rd District – Burglaries
- Monday, November 8, 2021 - CPD Community Alert – 3rd District – Robberies
- Friday, October 15, 2021 - CPD Community Alert – Vehicular Hijacking 3rd District
- Thursday, October 14, 2021 - CPD Community Alert – Burglaries 3rd District
- Thursday, October 7, 2021 - CPD Community Alert-Robberies 3rd District (Grand Crossing)
- Friday, April 2, 2021 - Community Alert – Seeking Information – Strong Arm Robbery/Attempt Criminal Sexual Abuse 3rd District (Grand Crossing)
Press Releases
- Thursday, April 26, 2018 - CPD Charge Release – Convicted Felon Charged with Aggravated Battery to a Chicago Police Officer
- Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - CPD Charge Release – South Side Man Charged with UUW After Fleeing Stolen Vehicle
- Monday, November 6, 2017 - CPD Charge Release – Juvenile Charged in Police Shooting
- Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - Roadside Safety Check – Grand Crossing (3rd) District
- Monday, May 8, 2017 - CPD CHARGE RELEASE – South Chicago Man charged Hit & Run Traffic Crash
- Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - CPD COMMUNITY ALERT – Wanted for Att Child Abduction (HZ549331) 3rd Dist
- Friday, July 22, 2016 - CPD News Release: Lyons Man Charged with Murder
- Thursday, June 2, 2016 - CPD News Release – DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROL- GRAND CROSSING (3RD) DISTRICT
- Monday, March 14, 2016 - CPD News Release: Greater Grand Crossing Man Charged in Shooting
- Wednesday, February 3, 2016 - Roadside Safety Check 003rd District
Wanted Fugitives
- Monday, November 4, 2019 - CPD Community Alert – Seeking Information/Homicide Investigation Person of Interest Area Central
- Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - CPD COMMUNITY ALERT – Wanted for Att Child Abduction (HZ549331) 3rd Dist
- Friday, September 2, 2016 - CPD COMMUNITY ALERT – Wanted for Predatory CSA of Child (HZ416255) 3rd District
- Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - Wanted for First Degree Murder