Inside the Chicago Police Department: History, mission, and the specialized units policing America’s second-largest city
Inside the Chicago Police Department: History, mission, and the specialized units policing America’s second-largest city
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From harbor patrol to police academy: How the Chicago Police Department trains and deploys its elite units
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From harbor patrol to police academy: How the Chicago Police Department trains and deploys its elite units
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The month of May is recognized as Police Officer Memorial Month. In honor of the 590 Chicago Police Officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice, we dedicate a month long video tributes in their honor. History of The Chicago Police Department: Enriched with a deep history since its origins in early 1835, the Chicago Police Department is one of the oldest yet modern police departments in the world. With over 13,000 officers in its force, the Department is the second largest in the United States. The
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The month of May is recognized as Police Officer Memorial Month. In honor of the 590 Chicago Police Officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice, we dedicate a month long video tributes in their honor. History of The Chicago Police Department: Enriched with a deep history since its origins in early 1835, the Chicago Police Department is one of the oldest yet modern police departments in the world. With over 13,000 officers in its force, the Department is the second largest in the United States. The
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The Chicago Police Department's 31 member Honor Guard was established in 1998 to provide honors to our fallen officers. For more on the history of the Honor Guard go to our CPD YouTube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89yh0KpXEMQ | Chicago Police Department
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The Chicago Police Department's 31 member Honor Guard was established in 1998 to provide honors to our fallen officers. For more on the history of the Honor Guard go to our CPD YouTube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89yh0KpXEMQ | Chicago Police Department
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This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, the Chicago Police Department celebrates the trailblazing women of the past 132 years — from the first woman in Chicago granted police powers in 1893, to the thousands of women who serve in both sworn and non-sworn roles within our organization today. We are proud to highlight the contributions of women throughout our department by featuring our female members recreating iconic photographs. This month, we share #HerStory – the stories of the women w
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The Chicago Police Department today released our Strategy for Organizational Excellence. The plan is a three-year roadmap that represents CPD's long-term vision for creating a department that can meet the diverse needs of the city. The strategic plan sets forth four foundations that guide the department’s vision for the future: building, supporting and developing our workforce, community trust, neighborhood safety, and organizational infrastructure. You can read the full Strategy for Organizatio
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From the entire Chicago Police Department, THANK YOU to everyone who showed support as we laid to rest two of our Finest. | Chicago Police Department
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Chicago's history is rooted in Black history. This month, we reflect on how our history has shaped both our department and city, and how the next generation will carry on the legacies of those who served before them. | Chicago Police Department
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Chicago Police Department First Deputy Superintendent Anthony Riccio, Chief of Technical Services Jonathan H. Lewin, Commander Varrick Douglas, Sr., 5th District Personnel and local elected officials will announce the launch of the Strategic Decision Support Center in the 5th District. | Chicago Police Department
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The Chicago Police Department lost four of our own in 2020. Recently, their names were added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial during National Police Week in Washington, D.C. The CPD Honor Guard closed out the week by honoring all the fallen heroes at the Lincoln Memorial. We will always remember Officer Marco DiFranco, Field Training Officer Titus T. Moore, Sergeant Clifford W. Martin Sr., and Officer Ronald Newman. | Chicago Police Department
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During his 3-year career at the Chicago Police Department, Officer Israel Martinez saved multiple lives using his Law Enforcement Medical and Rescue Training before his untimely death last year. A LEMART challenge coin was created to honor him and the lives he saved. Portrait photo of Officer Martinez provided by retired Officer James Martin | Chicago Police Department
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Help the Chicago Police Department identify these individuals who are suspected of committing multiple armed robberies of March. If you have any information, contact Area 5 Detectives at 312-746-7394. You can also submit an anonymous tip at www.CPDTIP.com | Chicago Police Department
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Women have been breaking barriers and making history at the Chicago Police Department since 1893. This March, we honor and celebrate #HerStory. Vickie Williams is a Mounted Patrol Officer in the Mounted Unit. Learn more about #HerStory, and the stories of the women of the Chicago Police Department here: https://www.chicagopolice.org/stories/the-chicago-police-department-celebrates-womens-history-month-with-herstory-then-now/ | Chicago Police Department
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The Chicago Police Department was recently the host agency for the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Conference. This conference was a great opportunity for law enforcement agencies from across the nation to come together and collaborate to strengthen public safety in the communities we serve. | Chicago Police Department
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Deputy Superintendent Barbara West reflects on her Chicago roots and a 26-year career with the Chicago Police Department, which began in the 15th District on Chicago's West Side back in 1994. West recently became the highest-ranking African-American woman in CPD history, and brings a wealth of organizational leadership and operational experience to the newly created Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform. #BlackHistoryMonth | Chicago Police Department
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The #ChicagoPolice Department honored officers for their courage & heroism at last week's Department Commendation Ceremony. Officers are fighting crime & growing trust with the community through engagement. Their dedication to duty makes our city safer & our Department stronger. | Chicago Police Department
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The Chicago Police Department honored two fallen heroes who died in service to this city and its people during a memorial roll call earlier this week. Twenty years ago, Officer Benjamin Perez, End of Watch September 18, 2002, was killed in the line of duty trying to make this city safer. Thirty-four years ago, Officer Bernard Domagala, End of Watch September 5, 2017, was shot in the line of duty and courageously battled complications from that injury for nearly 30 years after the incident. | Chi
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Chicago Police Department Commander Stephen Chung, the highest-ranking Asian-American member of CPD, celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing stories from Chicago's AAPI community that inspire him. | Chicago Police Department
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Our brave Chicago Police Department officers exemplify heroism every single day because of their dedication and passion for service. We recognized dozens of these officers during our bi-monthly Department Commendation Ceremony earlier this week. | Chicago Police Department
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On July 8, 2021, Chicago Police Department Superintendent David O. Brown joined former Superintendent Phil Cline and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation to pay tribute to five fallen Chicago Police officers by adding their names to the memorial wall at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park. Sgt. Patrick Beckham E.O.W. October 14, 1936 Sgt. Frank McGraw E.O.W. May 6, 1942 Officer Charles Hibsch E.O.W. November 9, 1947 Officer Philip T. Romano E.O.W. May 3, 1942 Officer Andrew Walsh E.O.W. May 2
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A group of Chicago Police Explorers stopped by the Chicago Auto Show today, the last day of the automotive extravaganza. It was the first time attending the show for many of them and our officers were excited to join them. | Chicago Police Department
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The Chicago Police Department Communications Office has produced a video regarding the Department's Honor Guard's 24-Hour Vigil at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, which concluded today at 0000 Hrs. | Chicago Police Department
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This month, we have highlighted the women of the Chicago Police Department, both past and present. Now, we look toward the future and the next generations of women to serve our city. From the instructors who train our recruits to the mentors who have guided our leadership, we are grateful for the continued service and commitment of the women of the Chicago Police Department. Charleene Rusiecka and Danielle Ferlito are Firearms Instructors at the Chicago Police Academy. Learn more about their pla
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Take a look inside the Chicago Police Department's training facilities at the brand new Public Safety Training Center. Officers will receive state-of-the-art training here, marking a brand new era for public safety. | Chicago Police Department
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Chicago Police officers, including 19th District Commander Chris Papaioannou and Area 3 Commander Michael Pigott, were on the North Side last night protecting residents and those who were protesting. Our officers and protesters worked together to ensure the message of the demonstration would be safely heard. | Chicago Police Department
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Hundreds of Officers, friends and family, lined up outside of the Chicago Police Education and Training Academy for the 15th anniversary memorial ceremony in honor of fallen Officer Mike Gordon (EOW August 8, 2004) | Chicago Police Department
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Help the Chicago Police Department identify these individuals. They are suspected of committing multiple crimes across the city of Chicago and Southwest suburbs. If you have any information, you are asked to contact Area Four, Detective Rose #20324 or Detective Cradick #20132 at (312) 746-8252. You can also submit an anonymous tip at www.CPDTIP.com. If you see these individuals, they should be considered armed and dangerous. DO NOT APPROACH. CALL 9-1-1 | Chicago Police Department
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