Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Garry McCarthy today announced that the City is accepting applications to join the Chicago Police Department for the first time since 2013. The starting salary for Chicago police officers is $47,604 and increases to $72,510 after eighteen months of employment. The application period is now open, and will close at the end of the day on Wednesday December 16, 2015. A written exam will be administered in February 2016 to those who apply.
016th District – Jefferson Park – National Night Out
Tuesday, August 4th, the 016th District celebrated “National Night Out” with the community at Norwood Park.
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) showed off their equipment.
Explosive Technician Kearns explained the Bomb Section’s roboitics.
Sensei Mahmoud Bamboyani and his students gave a Karate demonstration.
Live music was provided by Three Chord Whiskey.