Salute for heroism: Plano Police Officer Alejandro Lopez
Plano Police Officer Alejandro Lopez shows a letter of commendation July 14 for recently performing CPR and saving an individual’s life at a retail store.
Aurora Council confirms new police chief, deputy
Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced last week his choices for Aurora’s next chief of police, deputy chief, and deputy mayor, all veterans of the Aurora Police Department. “At the inauguration ceremony in May, I said the best is yet to come,” said mayor Irvin. “These three leaders are some
Oswego Police enforce rules over Independence Day week
The Oswego Police Department made the following traffic enforcement actions issued during the recent Independence Day week enforcement effort. • 54 seatbelts and child safety seat citations • Six distracted driver’s citations • Three speeding citations • One disobey traffic control device. • One felony warrant arrest Oswego Police Department
Jason Arres appointed interim chief of police in Naperville
Naperville City manager Doug Krieger has appointed Jason Arres the interim chief of police of the Naperville Police Department. The appointment was made in advance of Chief Robert Marshall’s retirement July 2, after 44 years with the City of Naperville. Arres, who holds the position of deputy chief of the
Aurora Police Chief Ziman announces retirement: Aug. 6
Here is a recent post on Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman’s Facebook page: By Kristen Ziman On July 29, I will have completed my 30th year working at the Aurora Police Department. I started as a police cadet in 1991, so I have grown up (both literally and figuratively) in
Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall sets retirement date
Chief of Police Robert Marshall has announced his retirement from the Naperville Police Department effective July 2. This announcement marks the culmination of the Chief’s 44-year career with the city government of Naperville, seven of which were spent in the City Manager’s office. Marshall has served as Naperville’s police chief
Kane County sheriff’s department color guard at food distribution event
A Kane County sheriff’s department color guard posts the colors Friday before a drive-through food distribution for active military and veterans at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry.
Drivers: Understand rights in interactions with police
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead If you’re nervous about traffic stops, you have every reason to be nervous. Trying to predict the outcome of any encounter with the police is a bit like playing Russian roulette: Most of the time you will emerge relatively unscathed, although decidedly poorer
William “Bill” Glisson at Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora
Forest Preserve District of Kane County police Sgt. William “Bill” Glisson reviews the Department Tuesday, May 11, at the monthly membership meeting of Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora at APD headquarters.
Reader’s Voice: On following rules and bad behavior
May 1, 2021Dear editor; Here we go again with the Monday Morning Quarter Backs (M.M.QBs). This 13- year old so-called “angel boy” was registered as a runaway by his mother. Then he returned home. Why is the media refraining from talking about what he was doing at 2:30 in the
Just a thought: Amending police behavior includes a civilian review board (CRB)
The trial of Derek Chauvin, accused murderer of George Floyd is over, and justice has been served. One observer had noted that the crime scene was egregious and that the evidence against the accused was overwhelming. Had the jury voted to acquit, the response by the African-American community, not only
Old police motto: ‘protect and serve’ now ‘comply or die’
By John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead “If you don’t want to get shot, tased, pepper-sprayed, struck with a baton, or thrown to the ground, just do what I tell you. Don’t argue with me, don’t call me names, don’t tell me that I can’t stop you, don’t say I’m
Distracted Driving Awareness Month aim seeks safety
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month across the Nation, and the Naperville Police Department is urging drivers to drop their phones and focus on the road with a not-so-subtle reminder: “Phone in One Hand. Ticket in the Other.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a total of 26,004
Oswego Police recognize Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month across the nation, and the Oswego Police Department is urging drivers to drop their phones and focus on the road with a not-so-subtle reminder: “Phone in One Hand. Ticket in the Other.”“It has become all too common to see people driving down the road
Oswego: Police diversity
In anticipation of more population growth and a wave of retirements, the Village of Oswego is adopting multiple strategies to build a police department ready to serve its growing, diverse community. Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Oswego Village Board approved a policy change that will allow more seasoned recruits to apply
Unity Partnership to Host Summit Between Senators & Law Enforcement Follow-up Regarding Criminal Justice, Police Reform HB3653
Unity Partnership will be host to a summit between senators and law enforcement follow-up regarding Criminal Justice, Police Reform HB3653 at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Unity Partnership collaborated with the senators’ offices to conduct a summit between both parties to help clean up the language stated in HB3653 Criminal
Naperville Police Investigating Aggravated Carjacking 400 Block of East Bailey
At approximately 1:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, the Naperville Police Department responded to a report of a Carjacking in the 400 Block of East Bailey. The female victim was approached by two male black subjects in dark clothing, one displaying a handgun. The armed offender took the victim’s keys and
Aurora Police Investigating Armed Carjacking That Left An Innocent Woman Shot
Aurora Police are investigating an armed carjacking that left a woman shot and in critical condition on the city’s west side Saturday. At 4 p.m. Saturday, Aurora Police’s 911 Telecommunications Center received numerous calls for reports of a shooting and a carjacking in the Wendy’s parking lot in the 1200
15-point plan, six concerns
Second of two parts First part is at thevoice.us/state-law-enforcement-leadership-a-15-point-plan A coalition representing Illinois law enforcement leadership and rank-and-file officers issued a 15-point plan for a safety strategy. Here is the second part of that strategy. • School Resource Officers: Many school districts in the State are adding School Resource Officers
Illinois Fraternal Order Police (FOP): Stop the mob
The Illinois Fraternal Order Police (FOP) State Lodge, FOP Labor Council, and FOP Troopers Lodge 41 have issued a statement regarding the storming of the United States Capitol by a mob Wednesday, Jan. 6: “The members of the mob who tried to undermine the very core of our democracy yesterday