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Local Police News: September 20, 2021

September 20, 2021

Abstract from the journal Police Practice and Research: Table of Contents. Police staff and mental health: barriers and recommendations for improving help-seeking : Abstract [Web Page]. Accessed 9-20-2021. Available at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15614263.2021.1979398?af=R . Cary man arrested after allegedly impersonating police officer in Crystal Lake [Web Page]. Accessed 9-20-2021. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2021/09/19/cary-man-arrested-after-allegedly-impersonating-police-officer-in-crystal-lake/ Chicago Officer Injured After Being Struck by…

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Local Police News: September 13, 2021

September 13, 2021

9/11 led to new tools, strategies for police [Web Page].  Accessed 9-13-2021. Available at: https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/9-11-led-to-new-tools-strategies-for-police-16450638.php. 911 Dispatcher Keith Thornton Jr., On Duty When Officer Ella French Was Killed, Shares The Many Lessons He’s Learned And The Powerful Connections He’s Made [Web Page].  Accessed 9-13-2021. Available at: https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/07/keith-thornton-jr-911-dispatcher-officer-ella-french-murder-story/. Application Process Underway For [Springfield Police Department] Citizens…

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Local Police News: September 6, 2021

September 6, 2021

After Someone Breaks A 6-Year-Old Park Forest Boy’s Bike, A Police Officer Goes Above And Beyond To Fix It  [Web Page]. Accessed 9-6-2021.  Available at: https://cbsloc.al/3mZdcas#.YTaWJ9A3yQc.twitter  . Alton man charged with injuring police dog, officers [Web Page]. Accessed 9-6-2021.  Available at: https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Alton-man-charged-injuring-police-dog-officers-16425796.php. Beyond the Siren: Pana officer honored for dedication, service to community [Web Page]….

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Local Police News: August 30, 2021

August 30, 2021

Bloomington names new police chief, decides against Springfield chief [Web Page].  Accessed 8-30-2021. Available at: https://www.wandtv.com/news/bloomington-names-new-police-chief-decides-against-springfield-chief/article_fa072766-05ff-11ec-9e26-87d850f00232.html. Cook Co. Sheriff’s Office co-responder program helps Oak Lawn police respond to mental health calls : Mental health professional assists in call via iPad or tablet [Web Page].  Accessed 8-30-2021. Available at: https://abc7chicago.com/oak-lawn-mental-health-cook-county-sheriffs-office-police/10974741/. COPA Investigating Encounter Between White CPD…

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Local Police News: August 23, 2021

August 23, 2021

12 police officers receive Medal of Valor for work in solving murder of 5-year-old Andrew Freund in Crystal Lake [Web Page].  Accessed 8-23-2021. Available at: https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2021/08/16/12-police-officers-receive-medal-of-valor-for-work-in-solving-murder-of-5-year-old-andrew-freund-in-crystal-lake/?fbclid=IwAR29Sv6lozXyMSikw44SW3-6rMO3gkCt-h1D8dlPezLMKe_3x9oeD_ooo4Y. 5-year-old uses lemonade stand to ‘share kindness’ in honor of Officer Ella French [Web Page].  Accessed 8-23-2021. Available at: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/5-year-old-uses-lemonade-stand-to-share-kindness-in-honor-of-officer-ella-french/. Area Police Agencies to Participate in ‘Coffee for Champions’…

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