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Retired Police Officer Fred H. Miller, formerly assigned to the 18th District, passed away 28 December 2007. Waked at Cumberland Funeral Home, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL., 2 Jan., 1500-2100 hours. St. Jude will meet at 1900 hours. Services and interment private.

Spceial Notice

All officers who have signed up for the O’Hare Airport, CHA, and Students First Overtime Initiatives for the month of January 2008. Please disregard any court notifications for the above overtime initiatives for the month of January 2008. It is the responsibility of the officer to check the CLEAR system for their corrected assignment dates the month of January. If you show up to O’Hare Airport, CHA, or Students First overtime initiatives and your status in the CLEAR system is not “ASSIGNED” as of 27 Dec. 07, you will be sent home and WILL NOT BE PAID.

Area #1 Detectives Salute 8th District Officers

Area 1 Detective Division Salutes 8th District Police Officers:

C. Maida, D. Dacanay,J. Lepkowski, M. Trost, I. Roa, K. Palukaitis, J. Cortes, J. Perez, R. Turrise, D. Pacelli, P. Kane, C. Trendle, K. White

The above Sergeants and Officers became aware of numerous robberies occurring in the 8th District. Several businesses were being robbed by an armed offender. The listed personnel learned the identity of the offender by having prior contact with him and by documenting their street stops with contact cards. After a coordinated search for the offender was conducted, he was apprehended, and placed into custody without incident. The offender was subsequently charged with 8 counts of Armed Robbery. Thanks to the dedication to duty and teamwork demonstrated by these Sergeants and Officers, a habitual dangerous offender was removed from the streets.

Thanks for a job well done.  Stay Safe!

Area #1 Detectives Salute 8th District Officers

Area 1 Detective Division Salutes 8th District Police Officers:

Police Officers O. D. Falardeau and K. Richardt

On 10 Dec. 07, while on patrol in the area of the 6500 block of S. Oakley, the officers observed a vehicle in the alley, parked, with its lights off and the doors open, observed a male black exit from a rear/overhead garage door, get in the vehicle and drive away. The officers followed the vehicle driving past the still opened garage, observing the vehicle that was parked inside the garage had both drivers side tires missing, at which time they curbed the said vehicle, and observed a tire in the fleeing vehicle in plain view. After a field interview with the driver the officers returned to the garage and observed signs of forced entry. The officers made contact with the homeowner who confirmed the tire in the offenders vehicle was from her car. The driver was placed into custody, and a further search of the offenders vehicle resulted in additional property of the victims discovered and returned to the rightful owner. Due to the officers attention to duty and aggressiveness, the offender was charged with Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools.

Thanks for a job well done.  Stay Safe!

     William J. O’Malley---------------------1922

     Michael T. Lanagan---------------------1929

     Lee R. Seward---------------------------1987

Area #5 Detectives Salute 25th District Tactical Officers

Area 5 Detective Division Salutes 25th District Tactical Officers:

J. Diaz, J. Motyka, T. Schnoor, M. Scott, C. Malenock

On 27 Nov. 07, the above officers developed vital information on a maniac disciple gang member wanted on a federal narcotics warrant. This offender had eluded capture for over a year, and was featured on Fox News as one of “Chicago’s Most Wanted”. On 29 Nov. 07, the above officers assisted Area 5 detectives in locating and arresting this subject. Due to the officers extensive knowledge of gang members in Area 5, this dangerous Federal Fugitive was brought to justice.

Thanks for a job well done.  Stay Safe!

SPECIAL NOTICE

A Scholarship/Work Certificate Program is being offered to police officers and sergeants who are working towards a two or four year degree for promotional advancement. The Chicago Campus of DeVry University is currently seeking police officers of all ranks to earn degrees. This is a great opportunity to complete your degree, study and work at the same location. Police officers or their families are eligible to receive the scholarship certificates from this program. This plan requires police officers to work security at DeVry, Chicago Campus, 3300 N. Campbell, adjacent to the Area Three Complex. Work only one eight hour shift per week for one year and receive one year’s free tuition for yourself or your family member. Earn Social Security credits while working. These scholarships are available on first-come basis. Call today and ask for Nikki Vitaioli at (312) 942-1222 and identify yourself as a police officer.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Education and Training Division will be hosting a Wellness Day on 31 January 2008. Free screening will be available including: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, bone density, foot scanning, pain assessment, muscle strength testing, BMI Index, and vision & hearing screening. A nutritionist, personal trainer, chiropractor and massage and physical therapist will be available for consultation. Attendance is open to all officers and retirees.

MEETING NOTICE

The Irish American Police Association (Emerald Society) will hold its Annual Chili Cook-Off on Monday, 14 Jan. 08, at Assumption Church, 323 W. Illinois, at 1900 hours. We encourage all members to enter their favorite chili recipe (with enough to share) which will be judged by a panel of celebrity chefs. This will also be a general membership meeting and any new prospective members are welcome to attend also. For additional information visit the website at www.emeraldsocietyof illinois.org.

ARE YOU AWARE?

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation T-Shirt Drive has been extended until 16 Jan. 08. For those districts/units that have not participated yet, sample tshirt and order forms can be picked up at the TRU unit located at 1891 W. Pershing (39th & Wood) on Wednesdays from 1300-1500 hours. The t-shirt and forms will be available for pick up every Wednesday from 1300-1500 hours at the TRU Unit until 16 Jan. 08.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Are you thinking about continuing your college education? Getting some helpful advice is the best way to get started. An advisor from Lewis University will be at the Education & Training Division on 2 Jan. 08, from 1200-1600 hours. For further information call (815) 836-5342 or email  jlpss@lewisu.edu.

Retired Sergeant William J. McHugh, formerly assigned to Area 1 Detective Division, passed away 25 December 2007. Waked at Kenny Brothers Funeral Home, 3600 W. 95th St., 30 Dec., 1500-2100 hours. St. Jude will meet at 1900 hours. Services Queen of Martyrs Church, 3500 W. 103rd St., 31 Dec., 1000 hours. Interment private.

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Retired Police Officer Gerald Cronin, formerly assigned to the 25th District, passed away 25 December 2007. Services St. William Church, 2600 N. Sayre, 29 Dec., 0930 hours. Interment private.

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ARE YOU AWARE?

Are you thinking about continuing your college education? Getting some helpful advice is the best way to get started. An advisor from Lewis University will be at the Education & Training Division on 2 Jan. 08, from 1200-1600 hours. For further information call (815) 836-5342 or email jlpss@lewisu.edu.

SPECIAL NOTICE

ATTENTION: Any personnel who have signed up for the O’Hare Airport, CHA, and Students First Overtime Initiatives for the month of January 2008. Due to the O’Hare scheduling error, it was necessary for all three programs to reprocess all previously submitted overtime requests for the month of January 2008. Please check the CLEAR system for your correct assignments on Friday, 28 Dec. 2007. All assignments will be assigned based on seniority.