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Tag: Illinois agencies
Patrol
Man Convicted of Murdering Chicago Officer at 2021 Traffic Stop
A 12-person jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder charges Tuesday, more than two and a half years after he killed Officer Ella French and critically wounded her partner, Officer Carlos Yanez Jr.
March 6, 2024
Patrol
Editorial: Kody's Story
Somehow the suspect got close enough to the trooper to beat him with an empty handgun, inflicting serious facial injuries.
February 29, 2024
Special Units
Illinois K-9 Shot and Killed During Domestic Response
After seeing his K-9 partner Nyx suffering from gunshot wounds, Officer Vargas reportedly spotted the suspect across the street.
January 29, 2024
Technology
Illinois Bill Would Give Media Access to Encrypted Police Radio Communications
The Chicago Police Department began encrypting some radio channels over a year ago. Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration claimed encoding was necessary because criminals were monitoring the airwaves.
January 8, 2024
Patrol
Chicago Officer Killed in Off-Duty Crash
The Cook County Medical Examiner has identified the officer as 35-year-old Edwin Espinoza.
November 27, 2023
Patrol
Chicago-Area Officer Shot at Gas Station by Carjacking Suspect
Officers approached the two people in the car and one of them would not comply with the officers. After a struggle, the person fired several shots at one of the officers.
November 27, 2023
Patrol
Illinois State Trooper Recovering After Being Shot, Beaten at Traffic Stop
Officials say ISP Trooper Dakotah Chapman-Green stopped the suspect just before 11 p.m. on Oct. 24 and the suspect got out of the car and fired at least 10 gunshots at the trooper hitting him multiple times. Officials say he was wounded in both legs.
November 1, 2023
Patrol
Illinois Deputy Severely Injured in Patrol Vehicle Crash
The injured deputy, 33-year-old Brian Anderson, was airlifted by helicopter to a hospital and was in critical condition.
October 23, 2023
Patrol
4 Chicago Officers Injured in Pursuit Crash
Four police officers had to be extricated from their vehicles, according to police. Fire officials said three of the officers were critically injured.
October 9, 2023
Patrol
Chicago Officers Get Much Needed Mandatory Overtime Relief
"It just allows you to have more of a normal life, and work overtime when you want to work it, not because the City’s making you work it," FOP President John Catanzara said.
October 5, 2023
Point of Law
Cashless Bail Goes into Effect in Illinois Monday, Ending Arrests for Misdemeanors
Anyone committing traffic violations, class B and C misdemeanors, petty business offenses or local ordinance violations will be cited and released.
September 15, 2023
Point of Law
IL Officer Decertified Over 2008 Theft of $15 Shirt
Now, Zenna Ramos can't be a police officer in the state of Illinois – or anywhere in the country.
August 23, 2023
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