In celebration of International Women's Day, law enforcement agencies across the country are showing support for female officers and other employees through photos and videos posted online.
Read More →Chicago-area officials trying to prevent funerals for gang members from turning into shootouts say the issue has gotten so far "out of control" that one cemetery has started hiring off-duty police officers.
Read More →The Chicago PD began equipping officers with Axon Body 2 cameras in 2015. The agency has now deployed around 7,000 cameras backed by Axon's digital evidence management solution, Evidence.com.
Read More →Flags fly at half staff and Cmdr. Paul Bauer's 18th District is draped in black and purple. A memorial filled with flowers and balloons pays tribute to the commander, who gave his life for the safety of Chicago.
Read More →The Cook County Sheriff’s Office released surveillance video that shows a group of detainees waiting in a holding cell to see a judge after suspect Shomari Legghette’s bond hearing.
Read More →Police on Wednesday announced charges of first-degree murder and armed violence against Shomari Legghette, a four-time felon accused of shooting Chicago Police Cmdr. Paul at point-blank range using a gun with an extended-capacity magazine.
Read More →Police spokesman Frank Giancamilli would not comment on the weapon but said the suspect was wearing a ballistic vest under a heavy coat when he was arrested.
Read More →Supt. Eddie Johnson has identified the officer as Paul Bauer, a commander in the 18th District. Bauer was a member of the mounted patrol and was promoted to commander in 2015.
Read More →A high-ranking Chicago officer was fatally shot while assisting a tactical team at a state government office building downtown. More Here.
Read More →The lab’s job: to help build and operate Strategic Decision Support Centers, where officers and civilian analysts monitor gunshot detectors, surveillance cameras and other data to pinpoint where crimes occur and where they might happen next.
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