The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the 12th (Monroe) District. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2016
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol along the Dan Ryan Expressway (3100 South to 6300 South). The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016.
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Lincoln (20th) District this weekend. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2016.
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Deering (9th) District at 1300 W. Garfield Blvd. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2016.
Interim Superintendent John J. Escalante presented awards today to outstanding officers at the Superintendent’s Monthly Department Commendation Ceremony. The event serves to recognize officers who have distinguished themselves and the Chicago Police Department by their exemplary bravery and praiseworthy deeds
CHICAGO – Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Interim Chicago Police Superintendent John Escalante commemorated the graduation of 100 sergeants and 63 police recruits today in a ceremony at Navy Pier. An additional 22 police officers were promoted at today’s ceremony, including two chiefs and five deputy chiefs.
04Feb16Community Alert 16thdistrictAttemptChildLuringOn January 21, 2016 at approximately 8:00 p.m., a male juvenile victim was walking home in the 5600 block of North McVicker. The victim became aware that a vehicle was following him. The juvenile victim began to jog away. The vehicle driver sped up and was adjacent to the victim. The offender was seated on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The passenger offender shouted to the victim in a loud tone “Get over here” placing him in fear for his safety. The victim ran to his residence and alerted his parents who called 911.
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 009th District (Deering) of ruse burglary incidents which have occurred during the months of January and February. Suspect(s) drove around residential neighborhoods looking for elderly persons outside their home or in their homes. Once located, the offender(s) approached a potential victim and claimed to be utility workers, city employees, cable TV technicians or contractors. The suspects then gained entry to the residence using the ruse of checking for a potential alleged problem (water pressure, fuses, wires, pipes, fence line issues, etc.) or needing something (bucket of water, a drink of water, use of the phone, etc.). Once inside the home, one of the suspects kept the victim distracted or lured them outside of the residence to ask a question. Then one or more additional suspects knowingly entered the home and committed the theft, generally targeting cash and jewelry.
03Feb16 9th Dist Ruse Burglary (P16-1-040) CA
