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
- Sunday, December 3, 2023 - CPD – Community Alert – Motor Vehicle Theft – 3rd District – AreaOne – P23-1-222 CA
- Sunday, December 3, 2023 - CPD – Community Alert – Robbery – 3rd District – Area One – P23-1-221 CA
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - CPD Community Alert – 3rd District – Burglary – P23-1-210CA
- Thursday, November 9, 2023 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Robbery (P23-1-196BCA)
- Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - CPD Community Alert – 3rd District – Robbery – P23-1-196ACA
- Friday, October 20, 2023 - CPD- Community Alert – Robbery – 3rd District – Area One – P23-1-190ACA
- Sunday, October 8, 2023 - Community Alert – Burglary – 3rd District – Area One – P23-1-185 CA
- Friday, September 22, 2023 - CPD – Community Alert – Community Alert – 3rd District – Robbery – P23-1-176 CA
- Saturday, July 29, 2023 - CPD – Community Alert – Burglary – 3rd District – Area One
- Monday, June 26, 2023 - Community Alert – 3rd & 7th Districts – Robberies (P23-1-118CA)
Press Releases
- Saturday, July 14, 2018 - Preliminary Statement on Police Involved Shooting In the 2000 block of East 71st ST
- Monday, November 2, 2015 - Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent McCarthy Launch Police Recruitment Campaign
- Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 14th Annual Domestic Violence March – 003rd/4th District and Family Rescue
- Friday, September 25, 2015 - 003rd District – Grand Crossing – Annual Community Partnership Photo -September 24, 2015
Wanted Fugitives
- Monday, November 4, 2019 - CPD Community Alert – Seeking Information/Homicide Investigation Person of Interest Area Central
- 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