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DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick addresses Citizen Police Academy

On August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 By admin

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick paid a visit to Aurora Aug. 8. Mendrick cited his department’s challenges and achievements in remarks to the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora’s monthly meeting at Aurora Police Department headquarters. “We’re hurting. We can’t hire fast enough,” Mendrick said of efforts to hire and...

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Carousel Community PoliceAurora National Night Out

National Night Out: Community participation

On August 1, 2023August 2, 2023 By admin

Aurora residents and first responders enjoy National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 26 neighborhood events spanning the City's ten wards.

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National Night Out Montgomery sites listed

On July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 By admin

In conjunction with the fire departments that service Montgomery residents, the Village of Montgomery Police Department will visit seven locations throughout the community Tuesday, Aug. 1, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.. Residents are welcome to join the officers to view police cars and fire trucks, participate in activities, and...

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Government PoliceAndrew Adams Capitol News Illinois

State law allows limited drone surveillance

On June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 By admin

By Andrew Adams Next time you attend a parade, there might be an eye in the sky. A new law signed by governor JB Pritzker Friday, June 16 expands local police departments’ authority to use drones to surveil certain events, respond to certain 911 calls, inspect buildings, and participate in...

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Independence Day enforcement in Naperville

On June 20, 2023June 19, 2023 By admin

“It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink, use marijuana or other drugs,” said Naperville Police Sgt. Derek Zook. “Our officers will be working around the clock to keep impaired drivers off the roads and enforce all other traffic laws. We’re doing it to save lives.” Naperville Police join the Illinois...

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Aurora unveils new Juneteenth Squad Car in advance of the holiday

On June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 By admin

Aurora launched its Juneteenth series of celebrations by unveiling a unique, culturally custom-designed Juneteenth squad car. A large crowd, including Black police officers from Aurora and neighboring agencies, gathered today at the Aurora Police Department for the unprecedented occasion. “This is more than symbolic. It is a statement of fact...

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Oswego Police Department issued 55 citations

On June 13, 2023June 12, 2023 By admin

The Oswego Police Department issued 55 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts and child safety restraints save lives,” said public information officer Cathy Nevara. Although...

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PrairieFest: Delays in Oswego

On June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 By admin

The Oswego Police Department is notifying the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego beginning Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18, due to PrairieFest activities. Motorists should expect delays while traveling on the following: Additionally, entry into the Oswego High School south lot at Route 71...

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Carousel Government PoliceAurora Drones Linda Holmes

Aurora group steers passage of drone usage bill

On May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 By admin

New legislation is headed to the Governor’s desk thanks to Aurora legislators and law enforcers who led and cleared the way for House Bill 3902, which will allow police to use more drones for public safety. Aurora legislators senator Linda Holmes and representative Barbara Hernandez are chief sponsors of the...

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Peace Officers Memorial Day observed in Aurora

On May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 By admin

Monday, May 15, was Peace Officers Memorial Day. The City of Aurora government honored its four fallen officers during a special memorial ceremony. October 1, 1962, U.S. president John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have...

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Events Fundraiser PoliceAurora Police Department Dunkin Police Special Olympics Illinois

Aurora cops to climb 3 Dunkin’ rooftops

On May 16, 2023May 15, 2023 By admin

Aurora Police Department officers will climb rooftops at three Aurora Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 19, in a fundraiser to support Special Olympics Illinois Coffee for Champions (formerly Cop On Top). From 5 a.m. to noon, officers will be at Dunkin’ locations at 1255 N. Farnsworth Avenue, 1237 N. Eola Road,...

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Monty, first comfort dog, to assist Montgomery Police

On April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 By admin

Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the Montgomery Police Department officially signed the adoption papers for a German Shepard rescued by the Kendall County Animal Control in March. The new dog, aptly named; Montgomery Leo (aka Monty for short), will join the team as the Department’s first comfort dog. Approximately...

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Commentary Opinion PoliceJames Chiappetta Reader's Commentary SWAT

Reader’s Commentary: Misconceptions of SWAT team tactics: A rebuttal

On April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 By admin

Misconception of SWAT team tactics: Here is a rebuttal to The Voice articles by columnist John Whitehead, April 28, 2022 and December 8, 2022. Mistakes in policing are never acceptable and SWAT is no exception. SWAT teams are sent to a location/target area when regular street cops can not resolve...

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Montgomery Police Department Commander Ismael Diaz, FBI National Academy

On March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 By admin

Village of Montgomery Police Department Commander Ismael Diaz, right, in a posed photo with director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher A. Wray, left.

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Carousel Community PoliceAurora Police Department Gender reveal

Blue lights: A boy

On March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 By admin

It’s a boy! When an Aurora family asked Community Oriented Policing Sgt. Scott Carter to reveal the gender of their baby, Sgt. Carter was all in! He said, “It was so exciting to see the anticipation building up as I drove down the street. Everyone was gathered in front of...

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Joe Jackson, Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora, speaks at Aurora Police Department

On March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 By admin

Joe Jackson, executive director of Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora, is a guest speaker at Aurora Police Department headquarters Tuesday, March 15.

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Health PoliceBank the Blue

Partnerships in good health for officers

On February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 By admin

“(Law) officers that feel good perform better.” To aid officers, Kelly Krauchun, detailed Bank the Blue, a Chicago-based nonprofit that offers a network of mental health resources for Illinois law officers. Krauchun, a Bank co-founder, addressed Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora at APD headquarters February 15. She added, “These...

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Crime PoliceAurora Aurora Police Department Police Shooting

Aurora Police Department releases video of Feb. 5 incident

On February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 By admin

Hello, I’m Chief Keith Cross of the Aurora Police Department. This week, we are releasing portions of the 911 call and body-worn camera footage from the officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday, Feb. 5. In compliance with the Illinois Law Enforcement Worn-Body Camera Act, the faces and identifying characteristics of the...

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Crime Opinion PoliceAnthony Stanford Opinion Police Tyre Nichols

Irony: Black police brutally commit murder in Memphis

On February 7, 2023February 6, 2023 By admin

When a black man, a son, father, brother, nephew, and a friend loses his life at the hands of five black now ex-cops, mere miles from where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. laid down his life, it’s hard to talk about racial progress and to celebrate Black History Month. April...

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Crime Opinion PoliceAurora Police Department Keith Cross Opinion Tyre Nichols

We are obligated to avoid future Memphis tragedies

On February 7, 2023February 6, 2023 By admin

By Keith M. Cross, Chief of Police, Aurora Police Department Saturday, Jan. 7, similar to many other people all over the world, I watched the horrific events that unfolded during a police/civilian interaction in Memphis, Tenn.. When I watched Tyre Nichols being beaten by several police officers after being pulled...

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