News Category: Recognition
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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 […]
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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)
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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.
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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 […]
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Superintendent Garry McCarthy presents awards to outstanding officers
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy presented awards to exceptional officers at the monthly Departmental Commendation Ceremony. Officer Jacek Leja from the 06th District, pictured here with his daughter, was the recipient of the Lifesaving Award. The Chicago SunTimes was in attendance and posted this great article on their website. “Daddy catches bad guys: Cops bring […]
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Chicago Police Officers Join Community Groups During the Holidays
Officers from the 24th District and Peterson Garden Project hosted a holiday cookie workshop for area seniors. — The 007th District partnered with “Blessed Child Organization” this past weekend for their annual Toy Drive. Santa Claus, along with volunteers from Girl Scout Troop #27097, helped to pass out gifts and spread some holiday cheer to […]
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Act of Kindness by Chicago Police Officer Helps Chicagoan
Chicago Police Officer Alfred Williams’ simple act of kindness helped a cynical Chicagoan have a change of heart. Read the full story at DNAinfo.com. Photo credit: DNAinfo/Mark Konkol; Facebook
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Exceptional Officers Honored at Commendation Ceremony
Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy presented awards today to outstanding officers at the Superintendent’s Monthly Departmental Commendation Ceremony. The event recognizes officers who have distinguished themselves and the Chicago Police Department by their exemplary bravery and laudable actions. Officer David Harris, a ten-year Department veteran who tragically lost his life in a traffic crash while off-duty […]