On Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum Podcast. New Laws [The first one discussed is the one about drones.  Some of the others might prove good to know about, too.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: https://quorumforum.ancelglink.com/2023/07/74-new-laws.html

Aurora police rank first in DUI arrests in state outside of Chicago [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://news.yahoo.com/aurora-police-rank-first-dui-232000264.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall

Construction begins on new 911 dispatch facility in Libertyville that aims to improve emergency response time [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/07/08/construction-begins-on-new-911-dispatch-facility-in-libertyville-that-aims-to-improve-emergency-response-time/

Dancing police officer brings new meaning to term cop ‘on the beat’ [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://wgntv.com/news/highland-park/dancing-police-officer-brings-new-meaning-to-term-cop-on-the-beat/

Dog spotted by Cook County K9 officer at shelter finds forever home at 911 dispatch center [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dog-spotted-cook-county-k9-officer-forever-home-911-dispatch-center

Go fish at Lake Osborne, just steps from the Naperville Public Safety Center [Interesting to see the amenities available near law enforcement stations.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.positivelynaperville.com/2023/07/04/go-fish-at-lake-osborne-just-steps-from-the-naperville-public-safety-center/136434

Illinois trooper fatally shoots man suspected in 2 shootings in Iowa [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://wgntv.com/crime/illinois-trooper-fatally-shoots-man-suspected-in-2-shootings-in-iowa/

Indiana State Police raising money for family of fallen trooper [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://omny.fm/shows/wbbmam-on-demand/indiana-state-police-raising-money-for-family-of-f

ISP K9 Loki to receive donated bullet and stab protective vest [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.wandtv.com/news/isp-k9-loki-to-receive-donated-bullet-and-stab-protective-vest/article_1d9edb6a-1b57-11ee-a703-3b82c1898d70.html

Jury sides with Chicago police officers in fatal shooting from 2018 [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://omny.fm/shows/wbbmam-on-demand/jury-sides-with-chicago-police-officers-in-fatal-s

Lake County police departments using drones to surveil Fourth of July events in wake of Highland Park shooting [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/07/03/lake-county-police-departments-using-drones-to-surveil-fourth-of-july-events-in-wake-of-highland-park-shooting/ 

Lake County sheriff canines Zeus and Drako receive body armor donations from non-profit [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/07/06/lake-county-sheriff-canines-zeus-and-drako-receive-body-armor-donations-from-non-profit-organization/

Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax locates 3 children who went missing from Round Lake Park [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2023/07/06/lake-county-sheriffs-canine-dax-locates-3-children-who-went-missing-from-round-lake-park/ 

Daily Herald — may require registration . Campton Hills police chief placed on leave [“ABC 7 Chicago cited a July 7 village news release saying the investigation is related to Millar’s role as chief and is “financial in nature.” :] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230708/campton-hills-police-chief-placed-on-leave  .

Daily Herald — may require registration . Public comment sought as Bartlett police seek to renew accreditation  [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230706/public-comment-sought-as-bartlett-police-seek-to-renew-accreditation

From Ancel Glink’s Municipal Minute blog. Act Amends Drones as First Responders Act [“P.A. 103-101 was recently signed by the Illinois Governor and amends the Drones as First Responders Act to provide law enforcement agencies with more latitude to use drones at certain special events, parades, races, and similar routed events. “] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/07/act-amends-drones-as-first-responders.html

Meet Dwayne Wheeler: Taylorville’s Police Chief focusing on connecting with the community [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.wcia.com/news/meet-dwayne-wheeler-taylorvilles-police-chief-focusing-on-connecting-with-the-community/

Mt. Vernon Opens New State Of The Art Police Station During A Dedication Ceremony [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.wsiltv.com/news/mt-vernon-opens-new-state-of-the-art-police-station-during-a-dedication-ceremony/article_48247bf8-1d7b-11ee-9be2-4b6e2ced1a43.html

New personnel sworn in for Oswego Police Department [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/new-personnel-sworn-in-for-oswego-police-department/article_b41bfe18-1f2d-11ee-b6e7-3bb3063bc038.html

Oak Park might demolish village hall along with police station [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.oakpark.com/2023/07/07/oak-park-might-demolish-village-hall-along-with-police-station/

Retired Joliet Police Officer Has A Plan To Help Keep Schools Safe From Violence [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.wjol.com/retired-joliet-police-officer-has-a-plan-to-help-keep-schools-safe-from-violence/  

Study: Latino, Black People Less Likely to Receive CPR From Bystanders [Not exactly law enforcement-related but information that might be good to know.  I wonder if the number of CPR courses available in the communities might influence the study’s results.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://news.wttw.com/2023/07/08/study-latino-black-people-less-likely-receive-cpr-bystanders

Will County Judge Finds Off-Duty Officer Not Guilty In Fatal Crash  [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.wjol.com/will-county-judge-finds-off-duty-officer-not-guilty-in-fatal-crash/

ShawLocal/Kendall Co. — Might require registration. Sandwich’s first police dog being retired because of health problems  [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.shawlocal.com/kendall-county-now/news/local/2023/07/05/sandwichs-first-police-dog-being-retired-because-of-health-problems/

Notes: Also, from WSPY:  In retirement ceremony, police dog salutes Sandwich Mayor http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/in-retirement-ceremony-police-dog-salutes-sandwich-mayor/article_1be04a0a-1cc1-11ee-b313-0b93d663a51d.html

WBBM At Issue Podcast. How the 2018 Parkland shooting could still have an effect on policing within schools [ with retired police chief Tom Weitzel] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.audacy.com/podcast/at-issue-on-wbbm-newsradio-9f73b/episodes/how-the-2018-parkland-shooting-could-still-have-an-effect-on-policing-within-schools-100d1

Podcasts and Professional Development

On the Cops and Writers Podcast. Navigating Divorce: Insights from Family Law Attorney and Divorce Survivor Kerrie Droban. [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.copsandwriters.com/podcast-1/episode/7b1bf0f1/126-navigating-divorce-insights-from-family-law-attorney-and-divorce-survivor-kerrie-droban

Notes: The host’s book is in Kindle format.  Here’s its Amazon link:  DIVORCED DAD: Kids are Forever, Wives are Not https://a.co/d/d3U8c9I

On the Squad Room Podcast. Matthew Thomas on Successful Marriages, Working Through Hard Things, Promoting and Leading From Any Rank [This episode is sort of a mirror of the Cops and Writers episode.  How the guest and his wife were able to work things out over almost thirty years is inspiring.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: https://www.thesquadroom.net/matthewthomas/

Notes: The book (Thomas Matthew. Interceptors : The Untold Fight against the Mexican Cartels. Publisher Not Identified 2022.) is available at these libraries:  https://worldcat.org/en/title/1371059140  ]And buying information is on the right side of the page]

From Ancel Glink’s Municipal Minute blog. New Laws Affect Illinois Park Districts [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/07/new-laws-affect-illinois-park-districts.html

From Calibre Press. The Parkland Deputy’s Verdict: “Could That Have Been Me?” [Some things to think about. SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://calibrepress.com/2023/07/the-parkland-deputys-verdict-could-that-have-been-me/

WBBM At Issue Podcast. How the 2018 Parkland shooting could still have an effect on policing within schools [ with retired police chief Tom Weitzel] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.audacy.com/podcast/at-issue-on-wbbm-newsradio-9f73b/episodes/how-the-2018-parkland-shooting-could-still-have-an-effect-on-policing-within-schools-100d1  . [The host unexpectedly brings out an important point about the strength of teams, and team response.  Also, the shooter in Memphis was mentioned.  To be clear, she was a male who identified as a woman.  SLC]

From Lexipol . Law Enforcement Grants for School Safety [Just FYI.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.lexipol.com/resources/blog/law-enforcement-grants-for-school-safety

From the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Engaging Survivors of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Toolkit for Establishing Homicide Support Groups [FYI.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resourcecenter/Home.aspx?item=cops-r1129

On the Badge Boys Podcast. Badge Boys Independence Day Special [Guest David Shestokas describes the challenges and possible penalties that faced the delegates to the Continental Congress who signed the Declaration of Independence.  And Paul Revere’s dental work figured in the first use of forensic dentistry:  in identifying the head of a man who had been beheaded after Bunker Hill for treason!  The second guest talks abut the aspects of police self-care that are most often neglected.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://starworldwidenetworks.com/episodes/badge-boys-independence-day-special

Notes: The book [Shestokas David J. Creating the Declaration of Independence. Constitutionally Speaking 2017] is available at these libraries:  https://worldcat.org/en/title/995850523  .  His other book [Shestokas David J. Constitutional Sound Bites. Constitutionally Speaking 2015.] is available at these libraries:  https://worldcat.org/en/title/995850427  .

On the Law Enforcement Today Podcast. Shattered Blue Line: Navigating Trauma, Violence, Aftermath of a Police Career-Ending Injury [The injured officer is his wife,  [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://omny.fm/shows/law-enforcement-talk/shattered-blue-line-navigating-trauma-violence-and

On the Policing Matters Podcast. How a threat assessment team tracks students of concern [Much of the discussion involves how threat assessment is done in rural areas.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://policingmatters.podbean.com/e/how-a-threat-assessment-team-tracks-students-of-concern/

On the This is Criminal Podcast. The Tylenol Murders  [An important case to remember.  The backgrounds of the victims, and how the cyanide was identified, and the hunt for the extortioner.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://thisiscriminal.com/episode-201-the-tylenol-murders-11-18-2022/

Notes: This podcast episode first appeared in Local Police News in 2022.  This piece of current news motivated its reappearance:  Tylenol Murders Suspect Dead At 76 http://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/lone-suspect-1982-chicago-tylenol-murders-dead-report

On the Within the Trenches Podcast. Deborah, Retired 9-1-1 professional out of El dorado SO, California. [Retiring after 30  years in dispatch.  She has some significant observations about how dispatching has changed, and hat aspects of training work.  The story of why she retired is significant, especially for planning dispatch center management.  SLC]] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: https://withinthetrenches.libsyn.com/within-the-trenches-ep-486  

Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Benefits of Remote Learning in Public Safety [I was surprised not to hear him recommend reading books, too.  He is one of public safety’s greatest proponents of learning through reading.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.lexipol.com/resources/todays-tips/benefits-of-remote-learning-in-public-safety/  

Via the SCCJA Trending Topics, and Force Science. Kinematic Analysis of Naive Shooters in Common Law Enforcement Encounters [Just FYI.  See what you think.  SLC] [Web Page].  Accessed 7-10-2023. Available at: http://www.forcescience.com/2022/09/kinematic-analysis-of-naive-shooters-in-common-law-enforcement-encounters/