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NewsAugust 22, 2024

Illinois Officer Saved by Vest, K-9 Killed in Shooting

Illinois State Police said Officer Allen Averbeck was taken to an area hospital for treatment for injuries. He was reportedly saved from more serious injuries by his body armor.

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NewsAugust 13, 2024

Wounded Illinois Officer Awarded $3 Million in Lawsuit Against Shooter’s Estate, Agency

Sgt. Patrick Carrier was responding to a call about a shooting the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, when the suspect shot him in the shoulder with an AR-15 rifle.

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NewsJuly 31, 2024

Off-Duty Chicago-Area Deputy Killed in Shootout with Robbery Suspect

Police said just before 1:30 a.m., the 31-year-old male deputy was at the gas station when another man approached and pulled out a handgun.

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NewsJuly 18, 2024

Fired Illinois Deputy Charged with First-Degree Murder Over On-Duty Shooting

Sean Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.

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NewsJuly 2, 2024

Chicago Officers Injured in Chaos That Followed Pride Parade

CPD says that those arrested were charged with crimes including aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated battery against a police officer, aggravated assault of a transit employee, and armed habitual criminal.

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NewsJune 13, 2024

3 Illinois SWAT Deputies Shot Responding to Home in Gated Community

"Immediately upon entering the house, our deputies received fire from inside the house," Sheriff Brian VanVickle said. "Three deputies were struck by gunfire and transported to local hospitals."

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NewsJune 11, 2024

Chicago Officers Told They Have to Pay for Pension Error

The error affects Tier 2 members of the Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago, those who started working for the CPD on or after Jan. 1, 2011.

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NewsJune 5, 2024

Chicago Police Planning for Mass Protests During Democratic Convention

"Even if it's not an act of violence, and it appears peaceful, but it's a violation of the law, blocking roadways, blocking venues...we will declare mass arrests in those situations and make those arrests," Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said.

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NewsMay 29, 2024

Illinois Sheriff Using Zoom for Virtual Mental Health Response at Crisis Calls

A sergeant gave the man a tablet. The man sat in a chair as counselor listened to and spoke with him. He was convinced to walk to the ambulance.

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NewsMay 2, 2024

Man Arrested in Connection with Murder of Off-Duty Chicago Officer

Chicago officers and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 22-year-old Xavier Tate Jr. for first-degree murder in Glendale Heights, Illinois, on Wednesday night.

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