4 Injured, 2 Critically, In Dan Ryan Crash; ISP Squad Car Struck In Nearby Crash [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/07/03/dan-ryan-trooper-crash/ .
Antioch resident uses her talents and spirit of giving to support her community [“Antioch resident creates handmade quilts and care packages for local police department to give to children in need.:] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://abc7chicago.com/care-packages-supporting-police-department-helping-children-in-need-antioch/10855029/.
Caught On Camera: Chicago Police Officer Goes On Profanity-Laden Tirade While Being Pulled Over By Other Officers [Could make a useful professionalism case study. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/07/01/chicago-police-officer-tirade-pulled-over-traffic-stop/.
Chicago Police Honor Fallen Officer Brian Strouse 20 Years After He Was Shot And Killed [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/06/30/chicago-police-honor-fallen-officer-brian-strouse/.
Chicago shooting: Police commander, sergeant shot dispersing crowd shooting fireworks in Austin [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-police-officers-shot-officer-cops/10861325/.
Chicago Tribune syndicate — may require registration. College degrees no longer a requirement for people applying for an Elgin police job [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-police-requirement-college-st-0630-20210630-skdyrbpqhnfj3lutjomzyuoyzi-story.html
Chicago Tribune syndicate — may require registration. Mount Prospect cop will continue as school resource officer after initially being reassigned over ‘thin blue line’ controversy [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-mt-prospect-officer-reassigned-20210701-jr34w7oxd5g7zczcqnbqe3v2em-story.html
Chicago Tribune syndicate — may require registration. Patrol commander chosen to be Elgin’s new deputy police chief
]”Cmdr. Adam Schuessler has been promoted to deputy chief of the Elgin Police Department..: [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-new-elgin-deputy-chief-st-0704-20210702-n5asp25owbh5ba5a5bsnrv5fca-story.html.
Chicago Tribune syndicate — may require registration. Two Niles police officers resign ahead of disciplinary hearings related to handling of vehicle crash: Village [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/niles/ct-nhs-officer-resignation-tl-0708-20210702-hyfvtlcfwfdpxgxs5yjkdrk3fq-story.html
Chicago Tribune syndicate — may require registration. Waukegan considering ShotSpotter technology in wake of fatal park shooting; ‘It’s a good way for the cops to start making a difference’ [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-waukegan-shots-st-0702-20210701-5p2r4viqszbwbb4uyhqsmcmpva-story.html/.
Daily Herald — may require registration . A confession doesn’t equal a conviction, appeals court rules in Round Lake DUI case [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210702/a-confession-doesnt-equal-a-conviction-appeals-court-rules-in-round-lake-dui-case.
Daily Herald — may require registration . [Gerald] Besenhofer, 73, dedicated more than 30 years to Arlington Heights Police Deparment [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210703/besenhofer-73-dedicated-more-than-30-years-to-arlington-heights-police-deparment.
From the journal Police Practice and Research: [Abstract]. Use of vascular neck restraints in law enforcement: A case-study of Spokane, WA [Just FYI. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15614263.2021.1948849?af=R .
From the Lexipol Blog. Top 10 Tips: Conducting a Community Review Board for Police Policy [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.lexipol.com/resources/blog/top-10-tips-conducting-a-community-review-board-for-police-policy/.
Gunshots or fireworks: Here’s how to tell the difference [The fact of the article reminded me, at least that the topic might be of interest to local communities. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://abc7chicago.com/gunshots-or-fireworks-how-to-tell-the-difference-was-that-shooting-if-someone-is/5370398/.
Heavy Police Presence, SWAT Reported in Near North Area [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/heavy-police-presence-swat-reported-near-river-north-area-sources-say/2547725/.
Naperville Police Chief Bob Marshall Bids His Farewell [From another article, “Naperville City Manager Doug Krieger has appointed current deputy chief of the patrol division, Jason Arres, as interim chief of police of the Naperville Police Department.” https://www.nctv17.com/news/naperville-city-manager-appoints-interim-chief-of-police/ ] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.nctv17.com/news/naperville-police-chief-bob-marshall-bids-his-farewell/.
On Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum Podcast. Litigation And Legislation [The guest talks about what public officials can be sued over, or initiate their own lawsuits. Police are included, but are not the main focus. The review of legislation passed during the General Assembly’s spring session concern the Public Meeting Act, and some of the ethics rules. 3/4 of the way in, the legislative discussion turns to the trailers to the Police Reform Bill. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: http://quorumforum.ancelglink.com/2021/07/54-litigation-and-legislation.html .
On the Disaster Podcast. Report From the Ground at Surfside Building Collapse Rescue [The emotional effect on first responders, and on those helping them with their mental health, is the main topic in this episode. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://disasterpodcast.com/2021/07/report-from-the-ground-at-surfside-building-collapse-rescue/.
On the Line of Duty Podcast. Don’t Put a Target on Your Back [Ron Barber uses examples from investigations in the past and present to remind officers to stay aware of their surroundings while working a crime scene. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://lineofduty.com/podcast-dont-put-a-target-on-your-back/ .
On the Policing Matters Podcast. How a former LEO became part of the Tom Clancy universe [Former officer Marc Cameron tells about his law enforcement career, his interest in writing, and how he goes about producing his Jack Ryan and Jericho Quinn novels. If you have any aspirations as an author, his insights will interest you. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://soundcloud.com/policingmatters/how-a-former-leo-became-part-of-the-tom-clancy-universe.
On the Public Safety Innovators Podcast. Siri and Alexa May Be the Next Big Threat to Officer Safety [It’s terrifying what control criminals can have, for hiding evidence or ambushing officers, through internet-connected devices. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/pnmpllp8 .
Parts Of Criminal Justice Reform Package In Effect [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.wjol.com/parts-of-criminal-justice-reform-package-in-effect/ .
Trooper dragged by car speeding away from Effingham safety checkpoint, police say [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/trooper-dragged-by-car-speeding-away-from-effingham-safety-checkpoint-police-say/article_9fec74f7-dfe1-5303-9852-8172dbbbb307.html.
Two Chicago officers injured after fireworks ‘exploded near their heads’, more than 60 arrested ]Law Enforcement Toda’s take on this story. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/two-chicago-officers-injured-more-than-60-arrested-when-large-group-overtakes-the-loop/.
Veteran cop is stripped of powers, charged with stealing $2K in email check scheme [Another ethics case study. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://cwbchicago.com/2021/06/veteran-cop-is-stripped-of-powers-charged-with-stealing-2k-with-email-check-scheme.html.
‘The Worst Day of My Life’ [“May 19 was a day in which time stood still for Amber Oberheim. The wife of a Champaign police officer lived out her nightmare.” The police spouse perspective. SLC] [Web Page]. Accessed 7-5-2021. Available at: https://www.wandtv.com/news/the-worst-day-of-my-life/article_8c5c69d2-d9f5-11eb-bf8f-db81fb49d118.html.