Chicago Police Has Partnered with Numerous Agencies to Conduct First-Ever Distracted Driving Missions
On April 24, 2017, the Chicago Police Department partnered with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, AAA, the Illinois State Police, SafetyServe.com, the National Safety Council, the Illinois Insurance Association, supporters from the private sector, and almost 300 law enforcement/fire agencies throughout Illinois, in support of the first-ever Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week and the National Campaign.
Until April 28th, the Chicago Police Department will be conducting Distracted Driving Missions all along Lake Shore Drive. The goal of these missions is to educate motorists on all aspects of Distracted Driving through strict enforcement for those found to be using a handheld device while operating a motor vehicle. Additional enforcement will also focus on speed violations that go hand and hand with distracted driving.
Distracted Driving Missions are funded by a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
Joint Investigation Renders Over 100 Fraudulent Debit Cards, Cash
During the course of a joint investigation, the Chicago Police Financial Crimes Unit and the 001st District (Central) 167 Tactical Team arrested Titus Jordache on the 0-100 block of N. Dearborn St. on December 19, 2015, at approximately 6:15 pm. The offender was taken into custody and charged accordingly after he was found to be in possession of over 100 fraudulent debit cards with stolen PIN numbers and $44,000 USC. This remains an ongoing investigation and there is no further information available.
Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent McCarthy Launch Police Recruitment Campaign
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.