2 teens critically injured when stolen car hits police vehicle [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/2-teens-critically-injured-when-stolen-car-hits-police-car .
3 in custody after stolen car strikes police car in Avalon Park [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2023/1/11/23551229/3-in-custody-after-stolen-car-strikes-police-car-in-avalon-park .
Avondale bar owners puts out warning after customers passed counterfeit $100 bill [Crime prevention officers might be interested: apparently, the bill s were counterfeited on bleached $10 bills, so, because the paper was the right type, counterfeit-detection pens don’t work. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/avondale-bar-counterfeit-bill/ .
Notes: From Greenville, IL: Counterfeit $100 Bill Warning https://wgel.com/news/2022/12/counterfeit-100-bill-warning/ , which also reports that the counterfeit detection pen doesn’t work, but without giving a reason.
From the Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle — May require registration. Sergeant’s badge changes hands as Homewood trustees recognize police promotion, retirements [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.hfchronicle.com/2023/01/14/sergeants-badge-changes-hands-as-homewood-trustees-recognize-police-promotion-retirements/ .
Notes: Dennis Leaks was promoted to sergeant. Sgt. Darren Easter and Paul Neitzel retired.
Canine tracks down parolee who allegedly fled police, caused crash that left woman seriously injured in Round Lake [Dax does it again! SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/01/15/canine-tracks-down-parolee-who-allegedly-fled-police-caused-crash-that-left-woman-seriously-injured-in-round-lake/ .
Champaign PD working to recruit more diverse officers [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.wandtv.com/news/champaign-pd-working-to-recruit-more-diverse-officers/article_2e3b2706-9206-11ed-ba2a-4316f9ded2a8.html .
Chris Oberheim honored with naming of I-72 between Champaign, Decatur [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/chris-oberheim-honored-with-naming-of-i-72-between-champaign-decatur/article_39ebc61c-915e-11ed-ba4e-93c44afaa327.html .
City To Move Offices, Expand PD [Greenville, IL] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://wgel.com/news/2023/01/city-to-move-offices-expand-pd/ .
Coffee With the Chief Dates Announced For 2023 [Bolingbrook] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/coffee-chief-dates-announced-2023 .
County sheriffs say they will not enforce Protect Illinois Communities law [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.wcia.com/news/county-sheriffs-say-they-will-not-enforce-protect-illinois-communities-law/ .
CPD officer shot, paralyzed while breaking up bar fight thanks community for support [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-officer-danny-golden-shot-bar-fight-beverly/12706792/ .
Danville Police warns of law enforcement impersonation scam [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.wcia.com/news/danville-police-warns-of-law-enforcement-impersonation-scam/ .
‘He did not hesitate’: Zion police detective awarded for saving 13-year-old girl threatening suicide [Dated Dec, 25, 2022; but good news is always good to see. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2022/12/25/he-did-not-hesitate-zion-police-detective-awarded-for-saving-13-year-old-girl-threatening-suicide/ .
Illinois State Police report ‘dramatic decrease’ in expressway shootings, homicides in 2022 [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/01/15/illinois-state-police-report-dramatic-decrease-in-expressway-shootings-homicides-in-2022/ .
Lake County sheriff’s deputies save life of elderly woman who was found on the ground near Lake Villa [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/01/13/lake-county-sheriffs-deputies-save-life-of-elderly-woman-who-was-found-on-the-ground-near-lake-villa/ .
Lake Zurich 911 dispatcher honored for helping caller save life of their father in Tower Lakes [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/01/14/lake-zurich-911-dispatcher-honored-for-helping-caller-save-life-of-their-father-in-tower-lakes/ .
Naperville Residents Invited to ‘Chat with the Chief’ on Jan. 24 [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.naperville.il.us/2023-news-articles/naperville-residents-invited-to-chat-with-the-chief-on-jan.-24/ .
New Oswego police officer sworn-in; department now has 52 officers, an all-time high [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2023/01/13/new-oswego-police-officer-sworn-in-department-now-has-52-officers-an-all-time-high/ .
New Yorkville cop brings police department to full-strength with 33 officers [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2023/01/11/new-yorkville-cop-brings-police-department-to-full-strength-with-33-officers/ .
North Chicago police canine handler becomes only active accredited canine trainer in Illinois [Dated December 23, 2022] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2022/12/23/north-chicago-police-canine-handler-becomes-only-active-accredited-canine-trainer-in-illinois/.
Pedestrian killed in Bishop Ford crash; squad car rear-ended as police investigate [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/pedestrian-killed-in-bishop-ford-crash-police-car-also-hit .
Pritzker threatens to fire police for not enforcing Illinois gun ban [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/pritzker-threatens-to-fire-police-for-not-enforcing-illinois-gun-ban/ .
Sandwich police move into new station, completing 10-year dream for police chief [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/2023/01/14/sandwich-police-move-into-new-station-completing-10-year-dream-for-police-chief/ .
Volunteer chaplain program coming to area police departments =via the Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police. Dated December 23, 2022] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/volunteer-chaplain-program-coming-to-area-police-departments/article_5e1f40a8-82c3-11ed-8625-1bc7d4506a4d.html .
Wauconda police canine assists on traffic stop that led to recovery of handgun, 2 in custody Round Lake Park [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/01/16/wauconda-police-canine-assists-on-traffic-stop-that-led-to-recovery-of-handgun-2-in-custody-round-lake-park/ .
Waukegan, Grayslake police and firefighters deliver holiday gifts to 2 children battling life-threatening illnesses [Dated December 23, 2022= [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2022/12/23/waukegan-grayslake-police-and-firefighters-deliver-holiday-gifts-to-2-children-battling-life-threatening-illnesses/ .
‘Law enforcement can no longer stand idle’: Antioch police partner with organization to address opioid epidemic ]Dated December 23, 2022, but worth including in the news record. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2022/12/23/law-enforcement-can-no-longer-stand-idle-antioch-police-partner-with-organization-to-address-opioid-epidemic/ .
Chicago Tribune syndicate — may require registration. Homer Glen will ask voters about creating a part-time police department
[Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-homer-glen-police-referendum-st-0113-20230112-lscqj4srhzdn7acergmbrsbmke-story.html .
Daily Herald — may require registration . Arlington Heights police station wins masonry award [“Arlington Heights recently was awarded an Excellence in Masonry Award for Best Governmental project for the facade of its new police station…”} [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230116/arlington-heights-police-station-wins-masonry-award .
Daily Herald — may require registration . Longtime Mundelein employee honored for service [Congratulations Cynthia Peart!] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230111/mundelein-executive-assistant-honored-for-27-years-of-service .
Daily Herald — may require registration . Schaumburg police add third school resource officer for District 54 junior highs [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230111/mundelein-executive-assistant-honored-for-27-years-of-service .
From Ancel Glink’s Municipal Minute blog. Court Upholds Pension Board Award of Line-of-Duty Disability Pension [The case involved a fire fighter, but the ruling would still be good to know about. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2022/12/court-upholds-pension-board-award-of.html .
Podcasts and Professional Development
Abstract from the journal Homicide Studies. A Decade of Police Use of Deadly Force Research (2011–2020) [Just FYI. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/10887679221123591 .
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Online — January 2023 [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://leb.fbi.gov/ .
Notes: The lead article is: “Bridging the Gap in Law Enforcement Strategy: The author recently conducted a study that revealed potential vulnerabilities in contemporary law enforcement strategy; however, he recommends a way forward.” Other articles include: “Safe Restraint of Agitated Patients
Using a medical backboard to restrain an agitated patient can minimize injury to the person as well as first responders,” “Focus on Officer Wellness: Considerations for Officers and Their Families : The inherent stress of law enforcement work can affect officers and their families if not managed adequately”, and “Leadership Spotlight – Addressing Disengagement –“
Understanding the Legality of Sleeping in Your Car in Illinois [“According to Illinois state law, it is generally legal to sleep in your car as long as you are not disrupting the peace or blocking traffic.” The piece does discuss the importance of sleeping in safe places. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: http://1440wrok.com/legal-to-sleep-in-illinois-car / .
Electric vehicles lose efficiency in cold weather, motor club warns drivers [Something to keep in mind when making vehicle selections. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/electric-vehicles-lose-efficiency-in-cold-weather-aaa
From Calibre Press . Damar Hamlin and Justin McIntire: A Tale of Two Perspectives [The piece compares the reaction to the cardiac arrest of the football player with the murder of the Pennsylvania police chief. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://calibrepress.com/2023/01/damar-hamlin-and-justin-mcintire-a-tale-of-two-perspectives/ .
From Governing.Com. Experts Discuss the Real Risks of Police Technology [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.governing.com/now/experts-discuss-the-real-risks-of-police-technology .
Notes: Here’s a link to the report the article refers to: “Police Tech: Exploring the Opportunities and Fact-Checking the Criticisms” : https://www2.itif.org/2022-police-tech-future.pdf
NIJ Term of the Month. Risk Terrain Modeling [January 2023] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://nij.ojp.gov/term-month?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=jan23totm .
On the Badge Boys Podcast. New Zealand Police Officer Chris Chandler-Yates experienced PTSI and now he coaches those wanting a career in law enforcement on how to fight the burnout. [His story shows the need for competent police psychologists. It’s hard to find suitable ones. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://starworldwidenetworks.com/episodes/new-zealand-police-officer-chris-chandler-yates-experienced-ptsi-and-now-he-coaches-those-wanting-a-career-in-law-enforcement-on-how-to-fight-the-burnout .
On the Cops and Writers Podcast. How Do You Know If Someone Is Telling You the Truth Non-verbal Communication Expert Sean Grogan Tells Us How [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.copsandwriters.com/podcast-1/episode/7c683a12/098-how-do-you-know-if-someone-is-telling-you-the-truth-non-verbal-communication-expert-sean-grogan-tells-us-how .
On the Cops and Writers Podcast. 101 Stop The Presses! Author, Pulitzer Prize Nominee, And Chicago Newsman Extraordinaire, John Gorman Is On My Show! [His reminiscences about gathering the news in the 1960s-70s is surprisingly exciting. About 19 min. in, Gorman starts talking about how he learned to ask all the right questions when reporting an event the hard way. Now that you’ll have an idea what to ask, you might be better able to describe a scene yourself. SLC]
[Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.copsandwriters.com/podcast-1/episode/7e2e5251/101-stop-the-presses-author-pulitzer-prize-nominee-and-chicago-newsman-extraordinaire-john-gorman-is-on-my-show .
At 20:20″ on this “Deprogram” podcast, John Good is interviewed. The podcast itself appears to deal with controversies, but the interview with a local (retired) officer talking about crime and law enforcement in Illinois (and Cook County in particular) might be of interest. SLC [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://tntradiolive.podbean.com/e/john-good-on-deprogram-with-michael-parker-16-december-2022/ .
On the Justice Today Podcast. Defining and Studying Elder Abuse Polyvictimization [Basic information, but a good reminder. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at:https://www.ojp.gov/news/podcast/defining-studying-elder-abuse-polyvictimization .
On the Justice Today Podcast. Measuring Crime Reported to Law Enforcement using NIBRS Data [This episode shows up on the Justice Today Podcast page as a recent episode, but the date on the episode pages dates it as from last October. Some of the material may date from 2021, judging from the discussion. The information about the misconceptions about NIBRS data and its collection and use might still be informative. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.ojp.gov/news/podcast/measuring-crime-using-nibrs-data .
On the Law Enforcement Today Podcast . Miracle, Cop Was Shot Through The Eye With Severe Brain Injuries. Special Episode. [The officer was shot by an undetained subject who would not stop to answer questions, but survived. The power of will evidently helped him overcome all the discouragements the medical professionals were offering the family. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://omny.fm/shows/law-enforcement-today/a-miracle-cop-was-shot-through-the-eye-with-severe .
On the Law Enforcement Today Podcast . Undercover Career, Dangers and Consulting on the Movie Miami Vice. [The stories in the last half about doing undercover buys, especially the story about dealing with a former undercover cop working for the drug gang, are particularly interesting. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://omny.fm/shows/law-enforcement-today/undercover-career-dangers-threats-and-his-experien .
On the Policing Matters Podcast. More alike than different: Dr. Laura Huey discusses policing in Canada vs. America [American media has strongly influenced Canadian perceptions of the criminal justice, sometimes causing uproars over programs and criminal charges that don’t exist in Canada. The discussion of problems officers share, and possible solutions are interesting to hear, and worth thinking about. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://policingmatters.podbean.com/e/more-alike-than-different-dr-laura-huey-discusses-policing-in-canada-vs-america/ .
On the Policing Matters Podcast. Use of force, officer morale, navigating Gen Z & more: Counting down 10 of the biggest issues facing law enforcement in 2022 [The year-end wrap-up program. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://policingmatters.podbean.com/e/use-of-force-officer-morale-navigating-gen-z-more-counting-down-10-of-the-biggest-issues-facing-law-enforcement-in-2022.
Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Responding to Winter Car Breakdowns [A reminder to expect, and be prepared to respond to, drivers who are insufficiently prepared for winter driving.] [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.lexipol.com/resources/todays-tips/responding-to-winter-car-breakdowns-lexipol/ .
Via the SCCJA Trending Topics. U.S. Attorneys » Justice 101 : Legal Terms Glossary [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/glossary .
Via the SCCJA Trending Topics, and Police1. Officer Safety Report: LE LODDs down 61% in 2022, but firearms-related deaths significantly higher : In 2022, 64 officers were shot and killed in firearms-related incidents, according to NLEOMF’s report [Web Page]. Accessed 1-16-2023. Available at: https://www.police1.com/officer-safety/articles/report-le-lodds-down-61-in-2022-but-firearms-related-deaths-significantly-higher-WMJukEdTvZbh6C2h/ .
Notes: Link to the report “2022 END-OF-YEAR PRELIMINARY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FATALITIES REPORT” ” https://nleomf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2022-EOY-Fatality-Rept-FINAL-opt.pdf