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Apr 9, 20211 min read
P.O. Edward Barron EOW 28 SEP 1973
Chicago Police Officer Edward L. Barron was shot and killed during a robbery in progress call at 7958 S. Colfax Avenue. A 16-year-old boy...
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Mar 6, 20212 min read
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.
As public safety professionals we train, we prepare, we are well equipped, but sometimes none of these things matter. We have husbands,...
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pdCPD
Jun 10, 20202 min read
This Badge.
Let me tell you about the badge and the thousands of good men and women it represents. This badge ran towards certain death as the Towers...
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pdCPD
Jun 7, 20202 min read
Peel’s Principles.
More than 190 years ago, Sir Robert Peel and his command staff penned nine guiding principles for London's first modern police force....
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pdCPD
May 28, 20201 min read
Country Financial: Helping Heroes
On behalf of the members of the Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to...
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pdCPD
Feb 8, 20202 min read
You are not alone.
As public safety professionals we train, we prepare, we are well equipped, but sometimes none of these things matter. We have husbands,...
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pdCPD
Jan 15, 20201 min read
There are cops.
Congratulations to P.O. Bryan MacRagnaill of the Chicago Police Department on his retirement; 25 years of Vaudeville and a pension! We...
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pdCPD
Dec 18, 20196 min read
The noble vocation you have chosen.
This morning, 18 December 2019 — the members the Chicago Police Department pipe band were honored to play at a graduation ceremony for...
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pdCPD
Sep 1, 20193 min read
Honoring a fallen Hero.
Sharing from: Elliot Davis FOX2: It was my privilege today to pay my respects to Illinois State Trooper Nick Hopkins at the Visitation...
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pdCPD
Jul 14, 20192 min read
I have. Have you?
I have pulled dead, mangled bodies from cars. I have lied to people as they were dying. I said you are going to be fine as I held their...
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pdCPD
Apr 4, 20191 min read
REACH OUT.
CHICAGO — A spike in suicides among Chicago police officers has members of the department sharing stories of their own struggles. Four...
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pdCPD
Mar 31, 20195 min read
Crucibles.
This is why we exist. To be in service to those who are in need. It was our honor to play a small part in the Unit Honors Funeral of...
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pdCPD
Mar 12, 20194 min read
A cop’s cop.
The wife of a McHenry County Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty last week penned an emotional letter Monday to share with the...
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pdCPD
Mar 12, 20192 min read
Stay. We need you.
Sharing from the Chicago Tribune (Alexa James): This is to the brave souls who keep us safe. In the wake of news of another police...
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pdCPD
Feb 20, 20191 min read
T-Shirt Fundraiser
May is National Law Enforcement Officer Month. Every year on May 15th our nation holds a memorial in honor of all the brave men and...
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pdCPD
Jan 15, 20196 min read
A calling.
Today, 15 January 2019 — the members the Chicago Police Department pipe band were honored to play at a graduation ceremony for Chicago’s...
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