CHICAGO – On April 18, 2017, at approximately 10:00 p.m., an 8th (Chicago Lawn) Chicago Police Sergeant responded a radio call of a person shot in the 6100 block of S. Hamlin.
Chicago Police Sergeant Aids Shooting Victim
Off-Duty CPD Detective and CFD Firefighter Save 5 from Capsized Boat in Lake Michigan
Off Duty Area South Detective Jackson and CFD Fireman Strong were enjoying the beautiful summer weather on June 10, 2016 near the 6500 block of South Lakeshore Dr. at approximately 8:20 p.m. The two were riding their jet skis when then they came across a capsized 16 foot speed boat and 4 people in the 60 degree water. They quickly learned that there was 5th person missing. The Detective immediately called 911 and then both went into action. They soon discovered the 5th person under the boat surviving in an air pocket. The Detective and Fireman shuttled the victims to the shore were emergency personal was waiting.
CPD News Release – Mayor Emanuel, Interim Superintendent Johnson Celebrate Police Recruit Graduation and Promotional Ceremony
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Interim Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson commemorated the graduation of 74 police recruits and 32 field training officers today in a ceremony at Navy Pier. Additionally, 36 lieutenants were promoted at today’s ceremony, as well as Fred Waller to Chief of Patrol and Kevin Navarro to Deputy Chief of Area South. For More Information Click Here
CPD News Release- Superintendent Honors Outstanding CPD Officers at Monthly Department Commendation Ceremony
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 Police Officers Save Fellow Officer’s Life
05Mar16OfficersSavePO’sLifeHQOn March 5, 2016, at approximately 9:55 p.m., a Chicago Police officer suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness in the lobby of the Public Safety Headquarters building at 3510 S. Michigan.
Superintendent Honors Outstanding CPD Officers at Monthly Departmental Commendation Ceremony
Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy presented awards today to outstanding officers at the Superintendent’s Monthly Departmental Commendation Ceremony. The event serves to recognize officers who have distinguished themselves and the Chicago Police Department by their exemplary bravery and praiseworthy deeds. The event was held at Chicago Public Safety Headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Avenue. For More Information Click Here
Composite Sketch of Toddler in Garfield Park Lagoon
Composite sketch of toddler whose remains were discovered in the Garfield Park Lagoon. If you have information, you can text a tip to CRIMES (274637), call Area North Bureau of Detectives at 312-744-8261 or call 1-800-535-STOP Click Here To View Sketch
Citizens Honored for Assisting Officers Against Shoplifter.
Chicago Police Officers Joseph Groh and Mark Czapla were honored today along with Christopher ‘Zet’ Smith and Ray Robinson for their bravery during an attempted robbery at a Walgreens on February 14, 2015.
Read their story here:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-walgreens-heroes-honored-met-20150305-story.html
(Photo credit: Chicago Tribune)
Englewood officers help save a grandfather.
Chicago Police Officers Pedro Diaz and George Romero saved the life of a 67 year-old man in Englewood yesterday by performing CPR to revive him after he went into cardiac arrest
Read the full story at the Chicago Tribune website.
Photo credit Chicago Tribune.
James Shields Elementary and 9th District officers form CAPS Parent Patrol
A big thank you to the 20 parents from James Shields Elementary School who partnered with the 009th District CAPS Office to join the CAPS Parent Patrol. This is a volunteer program where parents are trained by Chicago Police on how to organize and communicate with each other when helping children get to and from school.