Category: Police

Oswego Police Department new speed watch program

The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new Speed Watch Program in an effort to reduce speeding violations on residential streets and bring awareness to drivers on the negative impacts of speeding. In many neighborhoods, the disregard of motorists for posted speed limits is a significant safety risk. Research consistently

Labor Day traffic safety campaign targeting impaired and dangerous driving

Oswego Police Department are participating in a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. With powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get

Aurora Police Officers Active and Deceased Honored During Police Week Ceremony

Aurora Police Officers, Active and Deceased, Honored During Police Week Ceremony

Aurora concluded National Police Week with an annual ceremony that honored the current officers and those who died in the line of duty. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross led the ceremony with the mayor presenting a proclamation to recognize the week. The mayor and

Officer Woolsey receives Distinguished Award

Aurora police officer Jason Woolsey received the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Distinguished Citizen Medal award after being nominated by East Aurora High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps senior instructor and retired Navy Commander, Mike Kerley. This medal was awarded through a national competitive initiative and subsequently

Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers introduce police reform measures, advocates look to end tipped wage

Proposals draw support from gun safety groups, worry from law enforcement advocates By Andrew Adams& Alex AbbedutoCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Chicago — Families of gun violence victims are asking the state legislature to reform how police handle unsolved murder investigations through legislation introduced this week. House Bill 4753, sponsored by Rep.

Aurora to Mark 5th Anniversary of Henry Pratt Tragedy with Candlelight Vigil, Memorial Bench Unveiling

Aurora to Mark 5th Anniversary of Henry Pratt Tragedy with Candlelight Vigil, Memorial Bench Unveiling

Members of the community are invited to gather at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15 for a candlelight vigil to commemorate the solemn occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Henry Pratt tragedy. The remembrance ceremony will honor the five men who lost their lives – Russell Beyer, Vicente Juarez, Clayton

City of Aurora Community Outreach Specialist Brian Moreno receives the Mayor’s MVP Award from Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin for his heroic actions this past weekend in protecting warming center guests from gunman.

Mayor of Aurora honors young City staff member for quick-thinking actions to secure guests from gunman at warming center

Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin honored a young City staff member for his quick-thinking, calm, heroic actions this past weekend.  City of Aurora Community Outreach specialist Brian Moreno was presented the Mayor’s MVP Award, the highest award given to a City staff member, helping to secure guests from a

Aurora Police Commander Liz Robinson-Chan retires

Trailblazing Aurora Police Commander Retires After 30 Years

After 30 years of service, Aurora’s trailblazing and history-making Black female police leader retired Friday, Dec. 15. In front of a packed room of early risers, Commander Liz Robinson-Chan gave her final roll call at 6:30 a.m.. Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross led the ceremony for his colleague and friend,

Oswego Police arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile for possession of a loaded firearm at Oswego East High School

Oswego Police arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, for possession of a loaded firearm at Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego. At approximately 10 a.m., Oswego Police were notified by school staff members that a student had turned over a backpack containing a firearm. The

Oswego Police Chief discusses SAFE-T Act

Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin discussed recently-enacted criminal justice reform laws, including the SAFE-T Act, Tuesday, Nov. 21. In a speech titled “How New Illinois Criminal Laws Affect Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and You,” Bastin addressed Aurora Council, Navy League of the United States’ dinner meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery.