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Originally Posted on February 23, 2016 Good Afternoon Everyone, As a follow-up to the message that I released last week, I would like to provide you an update. Effective March 1, 2016, the Investigatory Stop Report (ISR) will be simplified to create a more effective tool for policing. These changes simplify the form and eliminate areas of redundancy. The new ISR continues to maintain the constitutional rights of everyone and promote transparency. In accordance with Illinois State l...

Originally Posted on February 11, 2016

February 10, 2016 Over the weekend we were made aware of this homeowner tax exemption for disabled veterans. This is a tax benefit that many of our active members as well as our retirees can take advantage of if they meet the requirements and made aware of the tax benefit. The applications were made available on January 27, 2016, and are due back by March 2, 2016. Could we post this on our web-site and or a blast. Click here for the information and here is a link to Cook County Assessor's ...

Originally Posted on February 04, 2016 With the recent rumors that have been brought to our attention, tonight (2/4/16) at 6:30pm in the FOP hall President Angelo invites the Gang, Saturation, and Gun Teams to address the truth about the 10 hours days. He will go over what has been going on and will be taking questions relating specifically to this issue. We hope to see you there.

Originally Posted on January 29, 2016 As we first mentioned to all of those who came into the FOP to hear where the Lodge is concerning the Department's schedule change, a conversation took place this morning with Superintendent's Chief of Staff Roussell as a means to address the multiple concerns regarding the present situation. It was communicated that the Lodge has not received a single document related to this situation. A request was made by the Lodge for the corresponding paperwor...

Originally Posted on January 28, 2016 A recent change of schedule for Saturation and Gang Units moving to a 10-hour day was delayed due to the Department's inability to follow the proper processes as outlined within the Contract, a previous Memorandum of Understanding and previously agreed to language that pertained to guarantees outlined within the 005th District 10-hour Pilot Program. Although this delay is disappointing to all of the officers affected in Saturation and Gangs, it wil...

Originally Posted on January 13, 2016 Since last evening when we contacted the reporter from the Chicago Tribune who was responsible for releasing the name and photograph of one of our Officers, we have been attempting to determine how the Officer was identified. The reporter stated that his bosses wanted the photograph that the paper had on file used with the article, but no information was shared as to how the Officer was identified. Throughout the day we also called the Department ...