Tag: The Midwest: Page 25

Patrol

Dayton Detective Critically Wounded During DEA Raid

Fellow officers loaded the wounded detective into a police cruiser and drove to Grandview Medical Center. Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl told local media that Detective DelRio is on "advanced life support."

November 5, 2019

Patrol

Man Convicted of Murder of Michigan Deputy

A man was found of first-degree murder, premeditated murder, and homicide of a peace officer by a jury in the Oakland County (MI) Circuit Court on Friday in the death of Oakland County Deputy Eric Overall.

November 4, 2019

Special Units

Toledo SWAT Officers Dress as Superheroes, Rappel Down Children's Hospital to Entertain Kids on Halloween

"It's just great to see the joy on their face! It brings us joy too, but it's nice to just see them have a day where they can just be themselves and be kids again, and not have to worry about being in the hospital," said one member of the SWAT team, dressed as "The Wolverine"

November 1, 2019

Patrol

Minnesota Department to Implement Officer Wellness Program

“We live in a culture where asking for help is frowned upon,” said Capt. Jeff Stilwell of the Rochester Police Dept. “Years of history, if you’re hurting in some way, rub a little dirt on it and move on. We’re realizing that’s leading to a lot of bad outcomes not only for the officers and their families but also the level of service we’re providing to the community.”

November 1, 2019

Special Units

Illinois Officers Help Make Girl's "Dream Come True"

A mom in Illinois posted on social media that an officer with the Loves Park (IL) Police Department made their day when he stopped to take a picture with her daughter and his K-9 partner.

October 31, 2019

Special Units

Indiana Department Mourns Loss of Retired K-9

Officers with the Warsaw (IN) Police Department are mourning the loss of a K-9 that recently retired from the agency due to illness.

October 31, 2019

Patrol

Indiana Department Partners with Minor League Baseball Team for Halloween

Officers with the South Bend (IN) Police Department partnered with the South Bend Cubs—the Class-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs—for a Halloween event for kids in the area to have a safe place to Trick-or-Treat on Monday night.

October 30, 2019

Patrol

Gay Missouri Officer Awarded $19M in Discrimination Lawsuit

An officer with the St. Louis County (MO) Police Department has been awarded $19 million in a discrimination lawsuit alleging that the agency passed him over for promotion because he is homosexual.

October 29, 2019

Patrol

Man Connected to Shooting of Illinois Officer Gets 9 Years

A man who was involved in a criminal activity that eventually led to the shooting of an officer with the Carbondale (IL) Police Department has been sentenced to nine years in prison.

October 29, 2019

Command

Chicago FOP Slams Superintendent for Trump Speech Snub

"He is the president of the United States. And, the reality of this is there are plenty of times I've sat listening to speeches that I didn't care for, and I certainly didn't walk out on them," Fraternal Order of Police President Kevin Graham said.

October 25, 2019

Command

Chicago Police Union Votes "No Confidence" in Chief

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 board of directors has given Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson a vote of "no confidence."

October 24, 2019

Point of Law

Judge: Chicago PD Can Continue Lawsuit Against Jussie Smollett

A United States District Judge has ruled that the Chicago Police Department can continue its lawsuit against Jussie Smollett, who falsely claimed he was the victim of a hate crime earlier this year, sparking a massive investigation by the department.

October 23, 2019