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An official publication of the Chicago Police Department 

A Salute to Our CPD Military Reservists 

Vol. 34, No. 2, June 2003

PAX 501 Supt. Terry G. Hillard 

In Service to Our Nation 

This issue of the Chicago Police Star Magazine 

is dedicated to the men and women of the 

Chicago Police Department who proudly 

serve in our armed forces. Approximately 125 

Department members have been activated to military duty since the tragic events 

of September 11, 2001. Not long ago, these individuals were protecting our city, 

but now, they are defending our nation’s freedom. The photographs and experiences 

shared in this edition are in honor of these men and women. 

I truly understand and appreciate how difficult it can be to miss special occasions 

such as the birth of a child, graduations, anniversaries and the birthdays of 

our loved ones. By the very nature of our profession, this is not a new sacrifice 

for us. Each day, we go home to our families and friends once our tours of duty 

end. The soldier must wait. 

Department members have asked what we can do to support our deployed 

members and their families. As a result, the Chicago Police and Fire Departments 

together formed a committee to address their needs. The Personnel Division 

hosted an Open House at Headquarters for the reservists and their families. They 

reviewed their benefits and made any necessary changes. Other City agencies 

were in attendance with informational packages for City services. The Chaplains 

Unit began a letter-writing campaign. They forwarded wonderful letters, photos 

and good wishes to our troops. The Chaplains Unit will continue this campaign 

until each police officer is home. 

Several Department units sent letters and packages to their own members. 

The Education and Training Division created a Department-wide care package 

drive. Many members donated toiletries and assorted goodies. Each care package 

included a T-shirt donated by the Chicago Police Marines organization and 

heartfelt wishes for a safe and speedy return. 

In the true spirit of the Chicago Police Department, we have united to take 

care of our own while they are deployed. I hope you enjoy this dedication to our 

military heroes. Please keep them in your thoughts until they return. 

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P.O. Debbie 

Mrozek (130) 

displays letters and 

pictures submitted 

by children for the 

troops as part of the 

Chaplains Unit’s 

letter-writing 

campaign. 

Chicago Police Star — 315th Issue — June 2003 

Volume 34, No. 2, June 2003 

Richard M. Terry G. 

Daley Hillard 

Mayor Superintendent 

Gary W. Schenkel 

Assistant Deputy Superintendent 

Education and Training Division 

Star Editor-in-Chief 

Star Editorial Team 

Sgt. Frances Camacho, Star Editor 

Mr. Dennis Bingham, Star Reporter 

P.O. Marcel Bright, Star Staff Reporter 

Ms. Erin Geary, Star Staff Reporter 

Mr. Russell Schultz, Star Creative Director 

P.O. Marcia Campbell, Star Production Artist 

Unit Reporters are listed in the Blue Light 

section. 

Comments, questions, and suggestions 

can be directed to Star Editor Frances 

Camacho, Unit 124, via police mail, the 

Centrex at 312-746-5588 or e-mail at 

chicagopolicestar.magazine@chicagopolice.org. 

Table of Contents 

Pax 501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 

A Salute to Our CPD Soldiers . . . . . . 3 

Chicago Police Reserves . . . . . . . . . . . 9 

Honored Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 

Blue Light Unit Reports. . . . . . . . . . 12 

Navajo Code Talkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 

On the Cover: 

Special thanks to Robert Cargie 

Nick Spencer, Tom Walsh and 

Randy Jalloway for providing the 

photos diplayed on the front and 

back covers.

A Salute to Our CPD Military Reservists 

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he 

stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but 

where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” 

— Martin Luther King Jr. 

It is human nature to take things for granted when all is 

well. Most people do not consider the paramedic until 

injured, the tow truck driver until stranded, or the 

police officer until victimized.The same holds true for our 

military. We currently do not draft or have mandatory 

enlistment, so participation in the U.S. military is entirely 

voluntary. Recent events reminded many Americans that 

we sleep soundly because others choose to stand guard. 

Whether reserve or active, these volunteers afford the 

civilian population the luxury of taking our nation’s 

security for granted. 

The Chicago Police Department has approximately 280 

members currently in the 

Reserves, in addition to all the 

members who previously served. 

The skills and experience these 

members bring can greatly benefit 

the Department. For instance, 

reservists are required to maintain a 

high level of physical fitness and 

skill proficiency. Members may also 

acquire an area of specialization 

that directly relates to law enforcement, 

such as knowledge of explosives 

or civil affairs. Additionally, 

military travel can bring a worldly 

Civ. Betty Daniels (173) 

is serving in Kuwait 

as a Sergeant with the 

Army Reserves 

knowledge of cultures and customs 

that is useful in a city as diverse as 

Chicago. 

Just as the Department benefits 

from a member’s military experi- 

ence, a member’s absence is felt when he or she is deployed. 

The unit may have to re-arrange personnel, or an officer 

might lose a partner to active duty. As much as deployment 

affects the Department, it is nothing compared to the 

tremendous sacrifice made by reservists and their families. 

P.O. Katrina Grey (023) 

serves as a Lieutenant with the 

Army’s Military Police 

The recruitment 

campaign that advertises 

one weekend a month 

and two weeks a year 

grossly understates the 

required level of commitment. 

Being a reservist can 

be a disruptive lifestyle. 

Each deployment is 

difficult financially and 

emotionally for the 

soldiers and their families. 

Many members also have 

children, spouses or other 

family members in the 

military which can have an equally distressing impact on 

Department members here at home. 

Currently, the Reserves are more responsible for security 

than at any other time in history. This is due in part to 

the fact that the military has significantly downsized since 

1990. As a result, the Reservist workload and number of 

deployments have increased proportionately. Since 1990, 

reservists have been deployed ten times more often than the 

previous fifty years. 

A second reason for the increased reliance on the 

Reserves is that the U.S. 

military presence has 

expanded globally, and we 

are staying for longer 

periods of time. For 

instance, 50 years after the 

end of the Korean War, 

the U.S. still has 37,000 

troops stationed in the 

DMZ (the demilitarized 

zone between North and 

South Korea). Bosnia was 

supposed to be a one-year 

commitment but, six 

years later, peace-keeping 

troops are still necessary. 

P.O. Frank Ponce (153) with the 

Army’s 46th Engineers in Iraq 

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The point is that reservists serve 

numerous functions in times of peace, 

as well as in times of war. Some go 

into battle, while some step in to fill 

positions or offer support. Some may 

be deployed stateside, while others are 

deployed throughout the world.All of 

them play important roles. 

In the following section, we will 

share some of our Department 

members’ contributions. It is not 

possible to include everyone’s stories. 

This section is only meant to give 

fellow officers a taste of what some of 

our reservists have been up to recently. 

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PO Roy Taylor (009) - Army 

Explosive Technician Christopher Strahlman 

(603) pictured with his children before his 

deployment to Kuwait 

“Let us have faith that right makes might, 

and in that faith, 

let us to the end dare to do our duty 

as we understand it.” 

James Robinson (021) 

Master Sergeant/Army 

James Robinson (021) has been a 

Chicago Police officer for 12 years and 

a soldier for 25 years. A Master 

Sergeant in the Army, Robinson just 

returned from a 13-month deployment 

with U.S.A. Europe Command, 

an Army Intel mission that covered 93 

countries from West and South Africa 

to Western and Eastern Europe. The 

mission’s main goal is force protection, 

which means they keep sites safe from 

terrorist surveillance and attacks. 

According to Robinson, one Army 

infantryman requires a support crew of 

12-16 persons. 

_____ 

P.O. Ryan Doherty (002) (no photo 

available) is currently in Iraq. In a 

letter, Doherty wrote that his unit 

started out in Camp Coyote, Kuwait 

before heading into Iraq. He said they 

had to keep moving, so sanitary condi- 

- Abraham Lincoln’s Cooper Union Speech 

tions were non-existent for a while. In 

An Nasiriyah, they acted as a security 

force at an airfield, and then were reassigned 

to work a prison camp they 

built in Umm Qasar. They may soon 

be relieved by more Military Police 

battalions. When they are, Doherty 

says he is looking forward to coming 

back to work! 

_____ 

Police officers and brothers Andres 

and Richard Zayas (765/Public 

Housing) are also both in the Naval 

Reserves. Andres has been on the 

Department for nine years and in the 

Navy for 18 years. In November 2002, 

he was deployed to Ecuador with the 

USSOUTHCOM Mission. This 

mission coordinated counterdrug 

strategies as part of the War on 

Terrorism, since narcotics have been 

linked to terrorist funding. It consisted 

of members from all four branches of 

the military and other U.S. government 

agencies. Richard Zayas is 

preparing to relieve the security forces 

in Spain who will soon be returning. 

Officer Zayas and brother Richard 

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Officer Jalloway (153) 

Army Surgical Team 

P.O.s Randy Jalloway and Tom 

Walsh must have really enjoyed working 

together in the C.P.D.’s Special 

Operations Section (153), because 

they teamed up again on the other 

side of the world.They have been with 

the 909th Field Surgical Team in 

Bagram, Afghanistan since September 

2002. Walsh and Jalloway are medics 

in a combat/surgical unit that treats 

both military and civilian patients. 

Walsh and Jalloway sent some fascinating 

photos to their fellow officers, and 

it looks like they are adapting well to 

their environment. (Unfortunately, 

they couldn’t keep Mojo the monkey. 

See below.) 

Officer Tom Walsh (153) Army Surgical Team 

shares breakfast with Mojo the monkey 


P.O. Rick Rau (189/Narcotics and 

Gang Investigations Section) sends his 

greetings from Afghanistan. Rau, a 

Gulf War veteran, is currently with the 

Special Forces, Green Berets. He’s up 

in the mountains and can’t really say 

much about his activities (top secret 

stuff). Rau says “Hi” to Sgt. Nunez and 

his team. 

Officer Rick Rau (189) 

Special Forces, Green Beret 

Sgt. Kenneth Pang (021) utilized his 

24 years of experience in the Marine 

Reserves to help make military 

history in Kuwait this year. As a 

Military Intelligence Specialist, his job 

was to coordinate the delivery of 

classified parts and supplies to troops in 

Iraq. The tempo of the war was so 

quick, the military had to enlist 

civilian contractors to haul supplies 

from the Gulf, across Kuwait, to the 

warfront. Tanks can only travel 60 

mph, so tractor trailers driven by 

Hindu and Filipino contractors pulled 

the tanks to the front lines to prevent 

the tanks from breaking down. These 

convoys marked the first instance of 

direct supply over such a long distance. 

Pang would like to say thank you to all 

his fellow officers for their support. 

Sgt. Kenneth Pang (021) - Marines 

Sgt. Joe W. Giambrone (014) was 

deployed back in September 2001. He 

has been gone for a long time, so he 

should have a few tales to tell when he 

returns. Sgt. Giambrone works for the 

U.S. Central Command, the Protective 

Services detail for General Tommy 

Franks. He is responsible for coordinating 

the Air Force side of security 

when members of the Central 

Command travel. 

Sgt. Joe Giambrone (014) 

United States Central Command 

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Gang Specialist William Rogers (189) receives 

an award for outstanding work in Rota, Spain 

from Admiral Totushek, 

Commander of the Naval Reserve Force 

William Rodgers (189/Narcotics 

and Gang Investigations Section), 

Greg Bronsberg (603/Bomb and 

Arson) and Alberto Retamozo 

(014) are all members of the Navy’s 

LEPSU unit stationed out of Great 

Lakes Naval base. They were one of 

the first naval reserve units to be acti- 

Officer Alberto Retamazo (014) 

Explosive Technician Greg Bronsberg (603) 

shares his explosive device knowledge with Navy recruits 

vated during Operation Enduring 

Freedom. All three officers were 

deployed to Rota, Spain, where they 

provided security for the Naval base. 

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P.O. Nick Spencer (023) was also 

deployed shortly after September 11th. 

Since that time, his position has taken 

him all over the world. As an Air Force 

Raven, he is responsible for assisting 

the Army in taking enemy air fields. 

When flying into hostile airfields, like 

those in Afghanistan, the Ravens 

perform security on the ground 

protecting the planes and pilots. 

Ravens also perform security for 

diplomats. P.O. Spencer says that the 

military taught him discipline and 

camaraderie, which benefit him as a 

police officer. Conversely, working as a 

police officer gave him the skills to 

interact with people from different 

countries and cultures. 

Officer Nick Spencer (023) at Kandahar International Airport 

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Sgt. Robert Cargie of News 

Affairs (111) is assigned to an 

Army public affairs unit in 

Iraq. His unit is attached to 

the 1st Marine Expeditionary 

Force and is responsible for 

documenting the humanitarian 

efforts made by the military 

and other organizations. Sgt. Robert Cargie (111) 

Army Public Affairs Unit in Iraq 

He writes that he is currently 

living at the bottom of a stairwell in one of Sadaam’s former 

palaces. He has been in public affairs for 15 years, and says 

his previous deployment to Bosnia was a similar mission, 

except that the temperature in Iraq is 105 degrees. 

Sgt. Cargie wrote optimistically about his tour in Iraq, 

so we leave you with an excerpt from his email:“If it is any 

indication of how we are received in this country, great 

CPD’s Highest Ranking 

Reservist: Detective Sam Manto 

When Detective Sam Manto of Area 4 

Violent Crimes was a young lad, he 

aspired to be a police officer. At seventeen, 

he wasn’t old enough to join the Department, so he 

enlisted in the Air Force instead. That was in 1973. 

Thirty years later, Colonel Manto is one of the 

highest ranking reservists in the Chicago Police 

Department. 

Upon enlisting with the Air Force, Manto was 

assigned to an intelligence unit in Taiwan where he 

served as a Vietnamese linguist. He later joined the 

Army and undertook numerous Military Intelligence 

and Civil Affairs assignments. 

Manto left active duty and joined the 

Department in 1994, but he continued his career in 

the Army Reserves. With the Civil Affairs Brigade, 

he served in the Europe Rapid Reaction Corps in 

Sarajevo. His military experience has earned him 

numerous awards, including U.N. and NATO 

medals, as well as an education from the prestigious 

Army War College. 

Eventually, Manto came to command two 

Psychological Operations battalions. Most recently, 


numbers of children and adults give a ‘thumbs up’ or wave 

at soldiers as they pass by. A reporter who spent time in Iraq 

before the regime fell told me ‘the looks on the faces of the 

Iraqi people have changed. They used to look so sad and 

tense. Now they look more relaxed.’” 

Article by Erin Geary 

Cargie’s palatial domicile 

he commanded the 7th Psy Ops group from March 

2000 - March 2003. Civil Affairs and Psy Ops involve 

extensive civilian contact, so the interaction skills 

gleaned from police work are easily translated to 

military liaison and humanitarian efforts. 

According to Manto, 96 percent of the Army’s 

civil affairs capability and 76 percent of the Psy Ops 

capability are in the Reserves. The Reserve structure 

is indispensable to military operations; therefore, it is 

important for Americans to make the reservists’ 

military leaves as painless as possible. From his own 

experience, Manto says he has received tremendous 

support for his reserve duties from partners, 

supervisors and the Department. 


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Back At Home 

CPD Reservists on Active Duty as of June 2003 

Name Unit Military Branch 

PPO ANTONY AZEVEDO 044 Army 

LT MARK J. BANKS 124 National Guard 

PO RACHEL N. BENNETT 007 National Guard 

SGT ADALBERT BIELSKI 765 Navy 

SGT ROBERT F. CARGIE 111 Army 

SGT THOMAS J. COLLINS 018 Air Force 

CIV BETTY J. DANIELS 173 Army 

PO MICHAEL R. DE COLIGNY 124 Army 

PO RYAN C. DOHERTY 002 Army 

PO GREGORY R. DORAN 021 Navy 

PO PETER DUSICK 020/LOA Army 

CAPT RICHARD A. ELMER 013 Coast Guard 

PO NOREEN L. FEENEY 124 Army 

PO ORLANDO FONSECA 010 National Guard 

PO MAGDALENA GARRISON 016 Army 

SGT JOSEPH W. GIAMBRONE 014 Air Force 

PO GLORIA M. GOMEZ 014 National Guard 

PO ENRIQUEZ GONZALEZ 014 Coast Guard 

PO KATRINA B. GREY 023 Army 

PO GENGHIS K. HARRIS 013 National Guard 

PO DUWAYNE D. HARTWIG 020 Army 

PO PAUL G. HERNANDEZ 701 Army 

PPO JALANCE O. HUNT 007 Army 

PO ANTHONY JACKSON 013 Air Force 

PO RANDY J. JALLOWAY 153 Army 

PO PETER N. JOHNSON 015/LOA Army 

PO DOMINICK J. KEARNS 011 Marines 

PO GEORGE R. KINSEY JR. 007 Army 

PFI STEVEN W. KOSTECKI 177 Army 

PO MICHAEL A. LA GIGLIA 009 National Guard 

PO JAMES C. LABBE 018 Army 

PO MATT D. LEWIS 003 National Guard 

PO NOEL C. LIBOY 009 Navy 

PO JOSEPH J. LONG 017 Air Force 

PO LOUIS M. LUNA 014 Army 

PO SCOTT M. M C WILLIAMS 005 Army 

Units showed support for their 

members in a variety of ways. 

The lobbies of several districts 

and units were decorated with 

photos of officers and family 

members who are currently 

deployed. Some units banded 

together to send packages. Others wrote letters and sent 

well-wishes and prayers. (Left: 023rd District Tribute. Middle: 

P.O. Crystal Patterson and Sgt. Frances Camacho collect care 

package donations at the Training Academy. Right: 025th District 

Tribute. ) 

Name Unit Military Branch 

PPO MICHAEL M. MEGA 044 Army 

PO RALPH L. MIONSKOWSKI 013 Air Force 

PO JAMES E. MOORE 019 Army 

SGT GERARD T. MURPHY 011 Marines 

PO REECE A. MURRY 001 Army 

PO FRANK NEGRON JR. 009 Air Force 

PO FELICIA L. PACE 007 Army 

PO FRANK P. PONCE 153 Army 

PPO ROBERT W. PURVIS 044 Army 

PO RAYMOND R. RAU 189 National Guard 

PO LEWIS R. RAYE 024 Air Force 

PO AARON D. RUCKER 168 Army 

PPO LUIS H. SALDANA 044 Army 

PO JUAN R. SANDOVAL 004 Army 

PO PETER D. SCHUMACHER 007 Air Force 

PO DONALD W. SCOTT 025 Air Force 

PO ISAAC SHAVERS JR 018 Army 

PO SCOTT D. SHEPARD 013 National Guard 

PO MICHAEL E. SNOW 140 Air Force 

PO RICHARD K. SOLECKI 010 Army 

PO NICK SPENCER 023 Air Force 

EXPLT CHRISTOPHER L. STRAHLMAN 603 National Guard 

PO GERALD J. SWINKLE 024 Marines 

PO ROY M.TAYLOR 009 Army 

PPO JAMES L.TUCKER 044 Navy 

PPO CESAR VALERIO 044 National Guard 

PO SATURNINO VELAZQUEZ 011 Marines 

DET GARY J.WAGER 650 Army 

PO COREY L.WALKER 007 Army 

PO THOMAS V.WALSH 153 Army 

PPO GRAYLIN WATSON 044 Army 

PO BENNIE WATSON JR. 715 Army 

PO JOHN H.WILLIAMS JR. 021 Army 

PO NED S.WILSON III 004 Army 

PO LISA M. ZEPEDA 004 Army 

DET RICHARD P. ZULEY 630 Navy 


From the Files of Chicago Police History ... 

The year was 1917 and 

America prepared to enter 

“The Great War” in Europe. 

Hermann F. Schuettler, then 

General Superintendent of Police, 

was well aware that the Chicago 

Police Department would soon be 

depleted of sworn officers. In 

response, Schuettler began to establish 

a Police Reserve; a group of 

civic-minded citizens too old for 

the draft who could contribute their 

time and energy to ensure the safety 

of citizens here at home. 

Schuettler’s first task was to 

name John Bauder, Chicago Police 

Drillmaster, to organize and 

command the Reserve. Bauder was 

the perfect man for the job.With 15 

years experience in the Illinois 

National Guard, the 44-year-old 

veteran of the Spanish-American 

War was well-renowned in military 

circles. 

On August 11, 1917, five 

hundred and thirty-three volunteers 

joined the CPD as Reserves. The 

CPD Reserve was created to fill the 

void left by police officers who were 

deployed by the armed forces.At the 

same time, the government was also 

concerned that subversive elements 

in our society would wreak havoc 

upon our cities. The idea was that 

the Reserve could act as a form of 

“Homeland Security.” The actual 

cases of sabotage and terrorism were 

few; however, the Reserve was still 

well-utilized. 

Bauder organized the Reserve 

along a strict military plan—five 

battalions commanded by a major, 

The Chicago Police Reserves: 

Ready at a Moment’s Notice 


Hermann F. Schuettler 

General Superintendent of Police 

John Bauder 

Chicago Police Drillmaster 

Chicago Historical Society photo 

with each battalion consisting of five 

companies. Reservists drilled two 

days a week. They were issued 

badges and received formal training 

in State laws and City ordinances. 

With Bauder claiming they 

could be activated in less than two 

hours, the Reservists were comparable 

to the Minutemen of the 

American Revolution. Yet, despite 

all their responsibilities, Reservists 

received no remuneration except 

the respect and admiration of a 

grateful citizenry. Many Reservists 

used their own automobiles in service 

and were only reimbursed for 

gasoline. 

By the fall of 1917, Schuettler 

had suffered a stroke and developed 

pneumonia. John J. Alcock became 

acting General Superintendent as 

Schuettler tried to recuperate. The 

City had its share of problems as 

well. The first winter tested the 

Reserve’s mettle with severe snowstorms, 

deep snow drifts, and bitter 

cold. One blizzard cut Chicago’s 

train and telegraph service for two 

days. Reservists formed “shovel 

brigades” to help clear the streets 

and the areas around fire hydrants. 

They also canvassed different 

communities, checking on housebound 

and aged citizens. 

The Reserve reached a membership 

peak of 2,158 members in 

February 1918. In August, just one 

year after establishing the Reserves, 

Hermann “The Burgermeister” 

Schuettler, succumbed after his long 

illness. Acting Superintendent 

Alcock said “Schuettler’s last orders 

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to me were that the entire police 

department should be used in every 

way possible to assist the United States 

government in all its war work.” Little 

did they know then, the United States 

would face a disaster more deadly than 

World War I. 

In September of 1918, the deadly 

Spanish Influenza reached Rockford, 

Illinois and soon spread to Chicago. By 

the time the epidemic receded, it had 

taken the lives of 8,432 Chicagoans. In 

the United States alone, 446,800 citizens 

lost their lives to influenza, more 

than the total loss of life in World War I. 

The Reserve was called in to inspect 

theaters and meeting places to assure 

proper ventilation and sanitary conditions. 

Many events were canceled, and 

Chicagoans were encouraged to avoid 

physical contact with one another, 

including shaking hands and kissing. 

The Armistice was signed on 

November 11, 1918. At 11 o’clock, on 

the 11 th day, of the 11 th month, the war 

ended with over 320,000 American 

casualties. Chicagoans, like other 

Americans, took to the streets to 

demonstrate their joy with the war’s 

end.The Reserve was called into service 

to help protect life and property 

during the exuberant celebration, and 

mayhem was avoided. 

Two weeks after the Armistice, 

Brigadier General John J. Garrity was 

appointed General Superintendent of 

the Chicago Police. At this same time, 

a crime wave began that would last 

five months. The Reserve was called 

in to assist the police in investigations. 

According to reports, Reservists 

responded to 1,831 calls for service, 

were actively involved in 550 investigations, 

and recovered $11,000 in 

stolen property during this five-month 

period. 

Garrity’s tenure as superintendent 

was a turbulent one. Just as war worries 

subsided, racial tensions were percolating 

in Chicago.There were 24 racially 

motivated bombings in the City 

during a two-year span. On Sunday, 

July 27, 1919, a riot erupted. One 

Chicago historian referred to this as 

“...five of the worst days Chicagoans 

have ever seen.” 

By the time the riots ceased, 38 

were dead and more than 500 were 

injured.The Department lost one of its 

own on July 28, 1919, when Officer 

John W. Simpson was fatally shot by 

Then and Now 

rioters. The Reserve again proved its 

worth during this difficult time. 

Chicago Police were sent to concentrate 

on the riot areas while the 

Reserve was called to patrol the 

remainder of the City. 

On April 5, 1920, the Reserve was 

“mustered out” by the Chicago City 

Council. Superintendent Garrity had 

proposed that the City Council 

continue to charter the Chicago 

Police Reserve. Instead, the Council 

voted down the legislation. Like the 

Minutemen, the Chicago Police 

Reserve was ready to serve at a 

moment’s notice and, at a moment’s 

notice, the Reserve was disbanded. 

Article by members of the Chicago Police 

Historical Association: retired officer Dave 

MacFarlan, Officer Jim Signorelli (284), and 

Detective Mike Dooley (630), with Dennis 

Bingham, Office of News Affairs, contributing. 

Sgt. Peter Koconis (121/IAD) reminisces on his “hair-raising” experiences 

as a 20th District tactical officer back in 1977. 


Honored Stars 

On April 6, 1917, the United States Congress declared war against Germany. America 

immediately began sending its young men to Europe to engage in the conflict that 

would be known as World War I. Little more than a month later, while the war waged 

overseas, Patrolman Charles C.P. Larsen walked his midnight patrol protecting the home front. 

Larsen alertly observed two men breaking into a theater and confronted the burglars. One of 

the men suddenly produced a revolver and fired, striking the officer in the left cheek. Larsen 

fell to the pavement and the offenders fled into the night.The courageous officer picked himself 

up, took pursuit, and fired a few shots at the felons.After a short chase, the gunman opened fire 

again, striking the patrolman three more times.The officer was later found by responding units and transported to 

the hospital.Two days later, on May 13, 1917, Larsen died of septic infection caused by the gunshot wounds.The 

29-year-old officer had been on the job 17 months. He left a wife and two children. 

Patrolman 

Charles H. Wiliams #210 

Chicago Park District Police 

The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor 

on the infamous day of December 

7, 1941, triggered America’s entry 

into World War II. Three days later, 

Patrolman Charles H.Williams was killed in 

the line of duty.Williams was a member of 

the Chicago Park District, North Section, and assigned to 

Norwood Park. After completing his tour of duty, Williams 

stopped to relax in a lounge on his way home. Two offenders, 

intent on robbery, entered the establishment, while a third man 

waited outside in a stolen car. As soon as one of the robbers saw 

the uniformed officer, the offender drew his gun and opened fire. 

Officer Williams pulled out his service revolver and an intense 

gun battle ensued. The patrolman was fatally wounded in the 

exchange.The robbers fled without taking any proceeds.Williams 

was 51 years old and survived by his wife. In 1959, when the two 

city police departments merged, as a display of unity, Williams’ 

star and that of the other Chicago Park District officers killed in 

the line of duty were added to the Chicago Police Department’s 

Superintendent’s Honored Star Case. 


Patrolman Charles C.P. Larsen #4830 - 33rd Precinct 

In Memoriam 

The following 

Department 

members died 

recently with the 

indicated years of 

service.We express 

our condolences 

to their families 

and friends. 

P.O. Ronald Matthews 23 

P.O. William C. Roberison 24 

P.O. Rodney D. Henson 17 

P.O. Joseph C. Cataldo 9 

C. Guard Elaine Greer 15 

C. Guard Geraldine M. Dedina 18 

Civ. Eliza Gose 31 

1st Dep. Supt. John R.Thomas 32 

Sgt. Steven M. Lowe 21 

P.O. Richard E. Boyd 12 

P.O. Dana L.Williams 30 

Det. Joseph M. Frugoli 30 

P.O. Wayne R. Raschke 34 

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Greetings to all... The Deuce welcomes our 

new Lts Thomas Clark and John Graeber, 

and Sgts Randall Darlin,Walter Heinichen, 

Edwin Kaup Jr, Geraldine Sidor and 

Shawn Sisk... Welcome back Sandy Irwin 

and Marilyn Mcquire... Congrats to Pablo 

Mariano for his new son Ethan Mariano, 

and to Ron Taylor (Pa Pa #2) for his new 

granddaughter Ariel Renee Todd... Our 

prayers go out to Renee Sanders who was 

involved in a bad car accident... Congrats to 

Faith Reeves who just graduated from Dare 

school... Congrats to Robert Beck on his 

promotion to Sgt (Sam Otis Brown will 

never be the same)... Congrats to Willie 

Caldwell and new bride Brenda Caldwell 

who just jumped the broom... Leslie Smith 

and Martin Smith have a new addition to 

their family (Sandie the dog)... Ramonia 

Davis must be doing something right-she 

receives flowers once a week... Thanks to 

everyone who donated to the annual wagon 

pull for Special Olympics. Let’s not forget the 

District picnic July 31, 2003 at Washington 

Park... Looking for a good time? Join the 

district at St Killan’s June 21, 2003 (Old School 

2)... Congrats to Gabrielle Buck,who will be 

graduating from Dunbar High School... 

Crossing Guard Supervisor Dorothy Brown 

must be proud she has three grandchildren 

graduating: Alicia Smith (college) Anthony 

Smith (high school) Charita Smith (elementary). 

Anyone interested in playing softball, 

contact David Norman or Randy Lawrence. 

PO Robert Jordan 

*003* 

Greeting from the Grand Tre...We honored the 

birthday of one of our Senior residents, Ms. 

Mary Lewis, who celebrated 106 years of 

living... Farewell to Sgt L Bryant, who retired 

with over 30 years of service... Welcome new 

PPOs K Suggs and W Anderson...Welcome 

back PO R Lane and PO S Jackson. Our 

prayers go to our sick and injured... 

Condolences to Carrie Thomas, POs T 

Anderson, J Griffin, T Porties, R Burrell 

and G Hutchinson for the loss of their family 

members... Congrats to PO R Bullock who is 

part of the contract negotiating team with the 

FOP... Congrats to POs B Sloyan and M 

Belmontez for receiving their Breath Alcohol 

Testing Certificate... The CP Unit welcomes 

PO D Macon... The stork visited POs M 

Ross and P Ross, who are proud grandparents 

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The Blue Light 

District/Unit News 

Future police officer, Jonathan Williams, falls 

in line with 003rd District Officers at an 

outdoor roll call during an anti-violence rally 

of Janelle Lillian Hood... Welcome and 

congrats to the newly promoted Sgts R Beck, 

D Harris, M O’Malley and S Rellinger and 

Lt R Moran... District events included Black 

History month. POs C Parker, L Benigno 

and P Ross hosted an “Open House” that 

acknowledged black inventors and historians as 

well as other contributions from blacks.We also 

recognized March as ‘Womens Month” and 

hosted a Women Forum at the South Shore 

Cultural Center. Senior Citizen Officer PO B 

Jenkins partnered with surrounding senior 

residents and hosted a Valentine Bingo event 

using candy hearts as chips... Speaking of Big 

Hearts, our Senior Advisory Council and 

Senior Officers D Gadson and R Bullock 

bagged and distributed fruit to a nearby nursing 

home...The Tre continues to lead our residents 

with initiatives that included an Anti- 

Violence Rally where over 100 citizens rallied 

and marched against violence... PO M Ross 

and our Clergy Subcommittee hosted a Spring 

Break Youth Prayer Rally where over 125 

community youth and adults prayed for peace. 

After the ceremony, the youth played 3 on 3 

basketball with some of the officers... PO E 

Howard hosted our first Landlord Tenant 

meeting... The Domestic Violence 

Subcommittee continues to host coffee sips and 

outreach as it expanded to include schools 

located within the District. The DV 

Subcommittee would like to thank all the officers 

and personnel who contributed books to 

raise the awareness of Child Abuse Month... A 

special thanks to all the officers who 

contributed to the March of Dimes... Once 

again the Third District scored big in the 

basketball tournaments held at the Academy. 

Kudos to Coach POs W Edwards and players 

E Winters, R Coleman, M Bradley, C 

Ingrum, D Hines, J Jones, M Holly, J 

Rattler, J Perez, R McKinzie and D Lee.We 

took 2 nd place with an outstanding past 

winning record for the last three years... We’re 

still champions in the eyes of our smaller citizens 

who visited the station for a Easter Egg 

hunt. A special appearance was made by the 

Easter Bunny and each child was given a photo 

memento.That’s all folks... Until next time, be 

safe 

PO Barbara Jenkins 

*004* 

We salute POs James Carrillo, Vincent 

Morales, Rich Ralphson, Michael 

Cegielski, Alex Calatayud, Ed Ramirez, 

Michael Kocanda, Louis Szubert, FTO 

Karyn Wharton, and PPO Erleen Banks. 

These officers apprehended an offender who 

robbed a bank. All the money was recovered 

and returned, great job guys!... Congrats to 

Detention Aide William Zaremba and his 

wife on the birth of future Bears linebacker 

Nicholas Dean... Congrats are also in order 

for PO Michael O’ Malley on his promotion 

to Sgt, and to PO Patrick Hackett, who made 

detective... A warm welcome to Lt Robert 

Johnson, Sgts Godfrey Cronin, Duane 

Devries, Raymond Doherty, Michael 

Jamison, Lisa Thompson, and to all of our 

new PO s and PPO s... Lets keep our District 

veterans in our thoughts and prayers as they 

proudly serve our country, they are: POs Juan 

Sandoval, Ned Wilson III, Lisa Zepeda,and 

Michael Snow... Happy retirement to Dan 

Goldyn and Jesse Camarena, enjoy guys!... 

Congrats to PO Jeanine Mc Allister on her 

graduation from DARE instructor school... Get 

well soon to PO Thomas Quinn who was 

injured while making an arrest... Our hearts are 

heavy with the passing of PO Rodney 

Henson who possessed a wonderful personality, 

and always made us laugh out loud. He was 

an outstanding officer and will be greatly 

missed. He would want all of us to continue to 

live our lives to the fullest. We love you 

Rodney, and we miss you... Our condolences 

to the following POs who lost loved ones: Sgt 

Thomas O’ Connor, POs Mike Ritchie, 


Deavalin Page, Gregory Zaragoza, and 

Eyad Alnemri... Everyone have a fun and safe 

summer... 

PO Darryl Wallace 

*005* 

Greetings from Calumet!... Welcome Lt John 

Wolanski and all new members... After 37 

years and 361 days of service, we wish Tact Lt 

Bernard Porter a long, healthy and happy 

retirement... To all those who have gone to 

other assignments, we wish you well... 

Congrats to recently promoted Sgt Kevin 

Winstead... A hearty congrats to Sgts Narvell 

Lewis and John Sanchez for their upcoming 

graduations from graduate school. You’re 

setting a wonderful example for the troops... 

Speaking of troops, may we always be mindful 

of the men and women serving our country in 

the Middle East. May they be safe and their 

families strengthened by our support... 

Congrats to PO Karen Potts and her husband 

for the birth of Abraham Potts Jr;and to PO 

Meshay Owens for the birth of her daughter... 

Our condolences to the families of Sgt 

Lawrence Lynch, PO Renee Miller, PO 

Joseph Hodges, Detention Aide James 

Norwood, PO Keith Threatt, PO Arleseuia 

Watson, PO Sharon Poole, PO Rosetta 

Williams and PO Kerry May for their losses... 

Get well soon Doris Williams... Congrats 

to POs Lisa Scott, Anthony Singleton, 

Gary Claxton and Damon Stewart on their 

recent graduations from the D.A.R.E.Training 

Program! Thanks to Leo Brenner and the 

West Pullman Community Watch Org for 

acknowledging Officers at their 21 st Annual 

Luncheon. The food was fantastic and most 

appreciated... The Domestic Violence Sub- 

Committee presented a Seminar at Olive 

Harvey College Community Policing... PO 

Louise Galvan escorted 30 Senior Citizens to 

the movie theatre... POs Keith Threatt and 

Kenneth Vaughn were heroes as they rushed 

to assist families from a burning building.They 

suffered minor injuries in what could have 

been a major disaster - Great Job!... Congrats to 

Officers and Supervisor of the Month of April: 

Arleseuia Watson (1 st 

Watch), Michael Pettis (2 nd 

Watch), Patrick McKenzie 

(3 rd Watch), Oscar Artega 

(Tact) and Sgt Regina 

Evans. Cmdr Kelly would 

like to once again thank 

everyone for doing such a 

great job. Stay Safe!! 

PO Michelle Haskins 

*006* 

The past few months have been trying and 

busy for everyone. The War in Iraq brought 

many demonstrations downtown which meant 

long hours for assigned officers... We have 

fellow officers who may have served or know 

someone who is in Iraq. Our prayers are with 

these individuals... Our hats go off to POs 

Michael Brown and James P. Butler II who 

recently received Dept Commendations... The 

District has been very busy in the past months. 

On 29 April, the District held its Annual Job 

Fair. The turn out was EXCEPTIONAL! 

Many businesses and companies came out to 

interview and even hire on the spot many job 

seekers. PO Roberta Clay and PO Coleman 

made this event a great success. Citizens attended 

classes in resume writing and job readiness. 

This was just the beginning of activities. We 

advised the senior citizens in the District about 

services in the City. The Secretary of State 

Mobile Unit provided vision screening and 

drivers license renewal for the first 100 active 

adults... Senior Officer John Heidt was so well 

informed on services that we had to check his 

I.D. to see why he knew so much... Hip Hop 

Wednezdays will begin in early July. Summer 

activities include tumblers, movies at the 87 th 

Street Theater and food for all in attendance... 

I hope everyone has a great and enjoyable 

summer. Let’s remember why we took this job, 

to serve and protect and have some FUN!!! 

Peace to everyone and see ya next time. 

PO Tara Mingo 

*007* 

Greetings from Da’Wood. It’s been a busy year 

for the Rangers.We’d like to send a shout and 

a prayer to all Chicago Police Officers who are 

serving our country during this war.We heard 

things were going to get rough so we sent some 

of our Rangers, PO Felicia Pace 822 nd MP 

BN, PO Rachel Bennet 708th Med. Co., PO 

George Kinsey USAR, PO Peter 

Schumacher USAFR, PO Cory Walker 12 th 

PSYOP Group, and PPO Ja’Lance Hunt 

822 nd MP BN.We love you guys, come home 

safely!... Keeping it safe on the home front, Sgts 

Derrick Shinn, Mark Thompson and 

Tommy King, along with POs Luther 

Haynes, Helena Coburn, Edmundo Allion, 

James Ready and Anthony Aguirre are our 

newly qualified ASP trainers. Welcome to the 

new Sgts who have joined our family: Gabriel 

Flores, Ronald Forgue, Heinz Wieland, 

Karla Chaplin, James Sanchez, Ignacio 

Hernandez, Don Jerome, Deanne 

Owsianiak, John Ryan, and Eleanor 

Reardon, who thought she had escaped years 

ago! HA!… PO James Bolen graduates in 

May with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice 

from Lewis University, with a 4.0 GPA!… PO 

Charles Galvan and his wife Martha are 

expecting twins! Must have been the vitamins! 

There were wedding bells for PO Catherine 

“Cricket” Carey and PO Dennis 

Oboikovitz (153). Now she won’t stop showing 

off her “bling bling”!…Travel Tales: Cancun 

just won’t be the same once they have been 

invaded by Sgt Cassandra Judon,POs Stacy 

Winton-Lewis, Benita Betts, Michelle 

Cook, Daliah Goree and Joe 

Wilcox…Finally, the Cmdr’s son, Frank Trigg 

Jr,made his father proud with his athletic abilities. 

The freshman, middle linebacker led 

defense for Mt Carmel, who won the Catholic 

League Championship. Good luck next 

season...That’s all for now, remember, stay safe 

out there! 

PO Donna Adams 

*008* 

Greetings from Chicago Lawn... Congrats to 

new Sgts, Carmen “Coat Pockets” Baglieri, 

Andrew Costello, Geoffrey Jania, Mike 

Murzyn, Larry Puzas and Mike Shemash... 

Welcome recently promoted Sgts William 

Clucas, Juan Flores, John Kohles, Mark 

Lamberg and Matthew Swain... A huge 

welcome back to Lt Donald Kuchar... PO 

Pete Deskovich joins PO Richard 

Howard’s search for houses with no curb 

appeal... Congrats to PO Cassie Hawthorne, 

who is now certified as a DARE/GREAT officer... 

Best of luck to PO Anthony Novak on 

his new job with the Plainfield Police Dept... 

Congrats to POs Jeff & Molly Brouder and 

on the birth of Gemma Clare... Congrats to 

PO Al Grzyb’s son, Brian, on attaining a 

football scholarship to Concordia University in 

Wisconsin. Brian is also currently working 

with our Department’s SAM Unit. PO Kevin 

White’s son, Kevin, is a starting pitcher for St. 

Rita’s baseball team. He was recently named 

the Southtown Newspaper’s “Player of the 

Week”... Our thoughts and prayers go to the 

family and friends of PO Joey Cataldo, who 

passed away earlier this year... Speedy recoveries 

to POs Mike Tunney and Dennis Berg. 

(Hurry back Dennis, Phil really misses you and 

can’t stop whistling)... Dist Admin Mgr John 

Madden is searching his garage in a quest to 

replace Sgt Jim Kulekowskis’s lost adbench... 

Finally, from PO MaryAnn 

Waltemath,“Never use the word schmooze in 

a To-From.” Until next time... Take care and 

stay safe!! 

PO Gerrine Gniady 

*009* 

We are proud of our members who bravely 

served and were engaged in active duty in the 

Mideast: FTO Roy Taylor, POs Frank 

Negron, Mike LaGiglia and Noel Liboy,as 

well as the daughter of PO Maria Zepeda and 

all of those who have family in the military.The 

sacrifices made by them represent the spirit of 

America at its finest. We are proud of your 

accomplishments and of all the military personnel 

in Operation Iraqi Freedom... On a sadder 

note, we mourn the untimely passing of First 

Deputy Superintendent John Thomas who 

was a friend to all who had the honor to know 


him. Condolences to his family... PO Cheryl 

Clarke is beaming over the birth of her son 

Chaz... Congrats are in order for newly 

promoted Sgts John Deane, Jim Kubik, 

Ignacio Hernandez, Dee Owsianiak and 

Jack Ryan, good luck in your new assignments... 

Welcome to our new additions Lts 

Gerry Carroll, Lynette Helm, Sgts John 

Coughlin, Carm Baglieri, Andy Costello, 

Michelene Alexa and Jeff Jania and POs 

Carlos Aldana, Floyd Young, Al 

Hernandez, Robert Markvart 

and Baudilio Lopez Jr... Good 

luck to Sgt John Drapiewski who 

is returning to 008 after serving as 

our Community Policing Sgt and 

to Sgt Eileen Guest who will be 

taking over the reins... Farewell to 

POs Brian Pratcher, Russ 

Willingham and Mike Ward, 

who are leaving to broaden their 

resumes... A Back of theYards 

Award was presented to POs 

Michelle Acosta, Gene Herrera 

and Mike Kolasa for their work in 

a prostitution sting...and Sgts 

Eileen Guest and Ken Janeczko 

with POs Murphy Rayl and 

Mike Padalino were honored for 

their actions in a residential fire... 

Cmdr John Killackey and Sgt 

Tony Liace were cited with a 

Community Appreciation Award 

from the citizens of Beat 935 for 

promoting a positive police presence 

in the community... Get well 

wishes to Sgt Jim Knight and PO 

Michelle Acosta... A sure sign of 

spring, the 9 th District Bicycle 

Patrol up and pedaling away on the 

generous donation of two new 

bikes from Park Federal 

Savings...Trophy case update: 009 

District bowls over 022... In closing, 

it has been a slice being your reporter and 

may our paths cross again. 

*010* 

We congratulate our troops and thank them for 

keeping us safe. We miss POs Rich Solecki 

and Orlando Fonseca, who are serving in 

Iraq... The Tact Lt wants to compliment the 

1068 team. Under Sgt Whiteside’s leadership, 

the team had several excellent UUW 

arrests... 1062, headed by Sgt Joseph Pulido, 

continues to make outstanding Armed 

Robbery arrests... Not to be out done, POs 

Kevin Cole and Joe Annerino of the 63 

team solved an armed robbery pattern that had 

involved 3 districts and many months...A great 

time was had by all who enjoyed the opportunity 

to donate time and energy for the worthy 

Ben Perez fund raiser.We’re all very proud of 

the contributions that made the fund raiser 

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such a success. It would not have been possible 

without the dedication of Sgt Jose Brennan 

and “his staff.” Tact/Gang has some new 

personnel, and if early indications are correct, 

Mike Cavanaugh, Todd Olsen, Ron 

Zuniga and Tom Beyna will have a positive 

impact on their teams. The 10 th Dist 

Community Policing Office welcomes POs 

Tina Rubio, Gregory Gilfillan and Sgt 

Richard Witney... Congrats to PO Gabe 

Flores who was promoted to Sgt and assigned 

The late First Deputy John Thomas at the 2002 Bureau of Operational 

Services Holiday Party. He will always be remembered as a Chicago icon 

to the 007... We’d like to welcome two newly 

promoted Sgts: Sgt Maria Pena and Sgt 

Shawn O’Sullivan. Their knowledge and 

expertise is welcome by all... Senior Citizen 

Officer Ruben Casares apprehended an individual 

at a store in the suburbs as the offender 

tried to stab a young lady with a knife. PO 

Casares arrested the offender after a struggle 

and turned him over to the suburban police. 

Casares is a hero in our hearts... Congrats to 

PO Dena Carli who will tie the knot in June 

to PO Dennis Pociask (013). In the midst of 

planning a wedding, she managed to earn an 

MBA from St. Xavier... Tact Officers Roger 

Lara and Jose Garcia became detectives.The 

Detective division gained two super cops, but 

both will be missed.A very special thank you to 

Louis Soto for coming to the aid of a damsel in 

distress in Washington D.C. - you’re a gem! 

PO Marie Rapacz 

*011* 

Hello Everybody! I’d like to devote the first 

part of this column to all Dept members who 

are serving in the Military.Two members from 

the Fillmore House, Sgt Gerald Murphy and 

PO Dominick Kearns, were activated under 

Operation Enduring Freedom and called to 

duty some time ago. On behalf of Cmdr Dana 

V. Starks, the Dist and the Dept,Thank You!... 

Waiting as backup are POs Steven Kapanke, 

Jose Almanza and David Granado and we’re 

hoping that you don’t get activated, 

but if you do, we’re sure that 

you’ll represent the Dist proudly... 

My sons Harold and Brian are 

participating in Operation 

Enduring Freedom also... Now for 

District stuff, Sgt Tommy 

Walker, you’ll be missed as a 

supervisor and as a friend. Good 

luck and God bless... There was a 

breakup on Beat 1105 when PO 

John Michalak retired and left 

poor Paul Whittinghall to work 

1099 (alone). Good luck John, 

we’ll see you in December (and 

Paul, get over it, OK!). Eugene 

Robinson had a similar situation 

when Leroy Tolliver split for the 

Bike Team. Gino relax. Leroy will 

return at summer’s end... Congrats 

to Sgt Patricia Perkovich and 

PO Mario Vassallio on your 

recent marriage.... PO Dawn 

Pitrowski, congrats twice, because 

pretty soon the twins will keep 

you very busy... POs Laura 

Almezega, Leatrice Woody and 

Terri “Crime Fighter” 

Conway wanted me to wish 

everyone well. More next time. 

Until then, let’s handle it together 

safely. 

PO Harold Peete 

*012* 

Salutations from Monroe Street... Goodbye and 

good luck to Sgt Dan McDonald (who has 

gone to the 018), Sgt Joe Avila (A/5 Detective 

Div), Sgt Barb Pevitz (Forensic Services) and 

to Sgt Jim VanVraken AKA “MENSO” (001). 

You will all be missed!... By the time this article 

is published, 012 will have new Sgts, to 

whom we all wish a warm welcome...Welcome 

back Adrienne Seiber!... The stork visited 

Scott Martin and his wife, JoAnna Martin 

(Major Accidents), blessing them with a handsome 

boy named Brian.The stork also blessed 

Cmdr Ronald P. Sodini and his wife, Ann, 

with a beautiful baby girl named Mia... 

George Ortiz was also blessed with a baby 

boy!... Congrats to Dave Holmes for recently 

becoming a great grandpa!...A fond farewell to 

our retirees: June Olsen (21yrs), Lt 


Devereaux (31yrs), and Sgt Jim Barton (33 

yrs ). May you all have long and healthy retirements. 

In honor of his retirement, Sgt Barton 

has put up a basketball net for all the guys to 

play hoops, and he and Maggie are going on a 

get away cruise... Congrats to Sean 

O’Sullivan for earning his stripes!... We 

commend the Youth Subcommittee for getting 

“Heroes in the Hood.” Keep up the good 

work!... We also wish Janet McKnight much 

success on the sale of her cook book “A 

Touch of Class.” The sales raise money to 

help women redirect their lives. We’re very 

proud of you!... Our prayers are with all the 

servicemen and women in Iraq, especially: 

Arthur Parra, Jr. (Marines), son of Capt 

Arthur Parra; Allison Yerkes (Army Psy 

Op), niece of Lucy Diliberto; and Allison’s 

fiancé, Timothy Guerrero (Army Psy Op)... 

Our thoughts are with Sgt Bob Anderson 

“Uncle Bob” during his recovery... 

Condolences to Rita Kennedy for 

the loss of her father, retired PO 

David J. Reardon, and to the 

family of First Deputy John R. 

Thomas. Our prayers are with 

you... So long, please be careful out 

there! 

PO Shannon O’Reilly 

*014* 

Shakespeare welcomes Lts 

Salvador Avila and Karen 

Sullivan, Sgt Thomas O’Grady, 

and POs Annette Bay, 

Angelique Casey, Wayne Frano, 

Reynaldo Malave, Kenneth 

Mescall, Cesar Valerio…The 

Domestic Violence sub-committee 

and DV Liaison, PO Laura 

Kramer, sponsored a clothing, 

food and cell phone drive. This 

event was a great success as the sub-committee 

was able to distribute clothing and food to 

three neighborhood shelters. During the drive 

the sub-committee also collected 50 cell 

phones that will be programmed to dial 911 

directly.These phones are distributed to victims 

of domestic violence to be used in the time of 

crisis…. Congrats to newly promoted Sgts, Pat 

Conway, Shawn Sisk, Marcy Solis, and Joe 

Torres. 

PO Rick Neumayer 

*015* 

Congrats to Capt Corwin “Corky” Calhoun 

and the Westside Police Association (WPA) for 

giving $10,000 worth of educational scholarships 

to a diverse group of students from 

Chicago Public High Schools.This is the 10th 

year that scholarships have been handed out. 

PO Michael Medina received an award from 

Clarke Middle School for his great teaching of 

DARE… Congrats to Sgt Donald Kroski for 

receiving his Master’s Degree from St. Xavier 

University… Best wishes and continued 

success to newly promoted Sgts Samuel Dari 

and Robert Rentner. We’ll miss ya… 

Welcome newly assigned Sgts Michael 

Kavanagh, Thomas Mason, Laurence 

Robinson and William Rapier… Goodbyes 

and good wishes to Sgts Jerry Albert, 

Anthony Baio and James Smith… Congrats 

to PO Phoebe Brown-Rule and husband on 

their new baby, Jaylen Anthony Rule… A 

special thanks to personnel from SOS and Area 

Five Saturation for their efforts related to their 

support of the 015 th District’s crime fighting 

initiatives. See ya until next time… 

PO R Price 

*017* 

Greetings from Albany Park...Welcome to our 

new Lts Susan Clark and Lyle Myers. 

Joining us are new Sgts Clinton Gandy and 

PO Michael Medina (015) with his D.A.R.E. students 

from Clarke Middle School 

Tomi Methipar... Good bye and good luck 

with those new stripes Michael Kavanagh, 

Bill Stevens and Heinz Wieland... Farewell 

to our Area 5 Deputy Chief Thomas Walton. 

Enjoy that well deserved retirement... We will 

miss PO George Weathers... PO Joe Long is 

on military leave - come home safe and soon... 

Our CAPS POs Roy Schnoor and Charlie 

Staton, along with Youth Net17, held their 

first Gang Awareness Forum directed at 8-15 

year olds. The event was outstanding, with 97 

youths and their parents in attendance... Joining 

our family is PO Danny Kranz’s daughter, 

Emily, PO Craig Ziedman’s double trouble 

twin boys, Tristan and Joshua, and PO Paul 

Santangelo’s daughter, Emma Grace. 

Wedding bells are ringing for PO Yesenia 

Arroyo and Samuel Diaz Jr... Get well 

wishes go to Capt Jan Robarts-Dillon, Lt 

Cindy Pontorerio,POs David Ramos, Paul 

Santangelo and Hans Hunger... Our deepest 

sympathies to our fellow officers on the recent 

losses of their loved ones. 

PO Kathy Makowski 

*018* 

Great job by Cmdr Joseph P. Griffin,CAPS 

Lt Joseph Schmit, Sgt Cynthia Schumann, 

PO’s Shirley Brown, Lori Stranski, and 

Mary Kay Ferguson, who coordinated the 

“Mind, Body & Soul” event for victims of 

Domestic Violence.With the help of volunteers 

and donors, the women were treated to make 

overs, haircuts, manicures, and 

products...Thanks to all who attended retirement 

parties honoring Sgt Phillip Watzke and 

PO Kenny Lunsford. Danny Detloff 

(retired) gave a short-winded speech recalling 

his encounters with his former partner, Sgt 

Watzke, from birth to present. Finally, Chief of 

Patrol, James Maurer, who patiently waited, 

was able to extend his kind words and congrats. 

It was great to see all the past & present 

members of the 018 th Dist honoring 

PO Kenny Lunsford. Ditto to 

the words of Cmdr Dan Dugan 

who stated “Kenny was one of the 

finest policeman I have ever 

known”.....All who attended the 

promotional party honoring Lt’s 

Steve Georgas and Chris 

Kennedy had a good time. The 

Lt’s sent their regrets and appreciation 

for those unable to attend 

due to the War Demonstration that 

night...Tact welcomes Gang Team 

Sgt William Barron aboard.Also, 

welcome back to some familiar 

faces who are now wearing stripes, 

Sgts Kevin Hannigan, Eric Diaz 

and John O’Callaghan. Best of 

Luck and congrats to Sgt Lisa 

Thompson who earned her 

stripes and has gone south to 004. 

A warm welcome back to Sgt Danny 

McDonald and Sgt Mary Miceli, what took 

you so long to come back....Supercop PO Pete 

Kelly K.O.’d his way undefeated...Way to go 

Steve, son of PO Steve Siptrott on his scholarship 

to the University of Chicago...The Dist’s 

official Elvis Presley impersonator, PO Jim 

Farah, has some stiff competition - the new 

member of the Comm Pol Ofc, PO Gary 

Kujawa, can sing a few bars of “Jailhouse 

Rock” himself..Hat’s Off to Sgt Mary Miceli, 

POs Joe Chmielik and Ramona Wilson 

who came to the rescue in the 018 th Dist and 

helped deliver a baby boy...Speaking of babies, 

congrats to PO Pedro Yango on his new baby 

boy, Justin. The stork also visited PO Tom 

McNaughton and wife Erin who had a baby 

boy Martin Patrick,and delivered a baby girl, 

Erin, to PO Dave Mullany and his wife 

Jackie...Best of luck to recent retirees Sgt’s 

George Papagiannis & Earl Olsen. Sgt 

Papagiannis made it a point to tell everyone 


in the Dist he was #1 in seniority among all 

Sergeants in his last two weeks. He will always 

be remembered for his infamous roar of 10-4 as 

he finished every sentence. Sgt Olsen - the 

boys at the filtration plant are going to be lost 

without you - Best of health in 

Arkansas...Good luck to Lt Bleke headed 

North to the Airport...Until next time - Peace 

and Be Safe. 

PO Joe 

Tokarski 

and 

PO Marcy 

Rizzi 

*020* 

Welcome aboard to our Dist Sgt John 

Chavez,we hope you enjoy your new assignment 

and all the new recruits in our Dist. We 

are happy to welcome back from the medical 

Sgt David Omuro, he sustained a crushed 

wrist during an arrest, and Diane Martino 

due to back surgery, she is now working in the 

activity office...We are all proud to announce 

that two of our Police Officers are away serving 

our country POs Peter Dusick and 

Duwayne Hartwig you are in our 

prayers...Thank you to all who donated to the 

Misericordia fund, this money goes to help 

children and adults with mental disabilities and 

the physically challenged...A big thank you to 

all who participated in the Cops For Kids 

program it is really appreciated...Once again 

PO Joe Follmer and his clan will be running 

and walking in the March of Dimes marathon 

Joe has been doing this every year and finishes. 

Sgt. Philip J. O’Reilly memorial card 

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Thank you Joe and your family...Congrats to 

POs Kathleen McGreal, Theodore Delis 

and Sean Ronan on receiving the Dept 

Commendation for a job well done...Our 

deepest condolences to the family of the late 

Sgt Philip O’Reilly and his fellow officers...The 

officers in our Dist have been very 

busy. POs Adam Katz and Bill Gentile 

quashed a robbery pattern by arresting three 

offenders. Also, Sgt Tom Rosenbusch, POs 

Steve Schimmel, Matthew Cannon, and 

Robert Shea quashed an auto theft ring...On 

the baby scene, we are happy to announce PO 

Elizabeth Ward gave birth to son Blaine 

Raye Ward, with her partner Shauna Raye. 

Also, congrats to Ron and Lynn Banas on the 

birth of Nicholas William. 

Sue Juervis 

*022* 

Greetings from the Beverly Hills Cops...Thus 

far we’ve not had a D.C. assigned to the 22nd Dist to replace recently retired Cmdr, Robert 

Cornfield, but the always reliable Capt Nate 

Ross has been doing an excellent job filling 

in...Sgt Wayne Grobarcik and PO Sue 

Morrison would like to thank all the members 

who assisted with the Misericordia and March 

of Dimes collections. As usual, the 22nd Dist 

Personnel were very considerate...The Cops 

for Kids bowling fund raiser was successful 

again this year. Over forty officers from the Dist 

participated in this event and a great time was 

had by all...Congrats to Sgt Bob O’Neil, and 

POs Jill Counts and Pat Hackett, all three 

graduated with honors from St Xavier 

University’s MBA program... Congrats are also 

in order for Sgt Tom McNicholas and his 

lovely wife Dawn on the birth of their beautiful 

daughter, Elizabeth...Good luck and a fond 

farewell to recent retirees POs Tom Reid, 

Ray Seiler, Bob Smith and Denny 

Newcom. Their combined service amounts to 

over 126 years. Needless to say it has been great 

working with you lads. Stay healthy and live 

long...A warm 22nd Dist welcome to newly 

assigned Sgt Jeff Hoffman and POs Tony 

Susnis and Wallace Crayton...So long to Lt 

Janice Roche and Sgts Tom Costello and 

Job Sanchez and PO Pete Knefel. Good 

luck in your new assignments...Well, the 

builders are really moving along on our new 

Dist. We should be able to move in early next 

year. It will be great to work in a station that is 

bigger than a breadbox...Hey, if the Sox and the 

Cubs keep playing well, 

maybe we will have a 

crosstown series. Keep your 

fingers crossed...Hope 

everyone has a great 

summer...Until next time, be 

careful out there. 

PO Pat Hackett 

*023* 

A big welcome to Sgt Pat Conway... Congrats 

to PO W. Heinichen on his promotion to Sgt. 

Sgt, Jacque Boyds’ son Thomas was promoted 

to Sgt. with Cook County.We wish you all 

the best of luck!... Our condolences to all the 

members who lost a loved one: Sgts. Hank 

Thomas and Ed O’Reilly, POs Joe Beosi, 

Faiz Khan, Steve Viggiano, Karen 

Simmons, Lydia Rodriguez and civilians 

Lill McGuire and Lisa Hersey.Our thoughts 

and prayers are with you and your families.The 

Dist lost a very dedicated civilian member and 

a real sweetheart, Lisa Gose,who worked for 

the city for 31 years. Congrats to PO Dave 

Phelan on his marriage... PO Tom and Jane 

Gaynor welcomed their 2 nd child, Charles 

Edward, into the world...We wish the best and 

pray for all of the 23 rd Dist personnel who are 

with the Armed Forces: ARMY: PO Katrina 

Grey (Military Police), FTO Bill Baxters’ son, 

PFC S. Baxter, Police Aide Eugeina 

Thurmonds’ son, CPL Adam Harris.AIR 

FORCE: PO Nick Spencer, has been 

deployed twice and has finally admitted that his 

wife is the “rock” of the family. NATIONAL 

GUARD: Crossing Guard C. Wade. Last but 

always first in to battle, the MARINES: PFC 

Steve Sullivan and LCPL Rich Sullivan 

(deployed), sons of PO Anne Sullivan.A BIG 

THANK YOU to Sgt Chris Davis and PO 

Bob Miller for putting together an honor 

board of all of our District’s military for the 

lobby. OOOORAH!!... We thank Barb 

Madro for chairing Officer Appreciation Day... 

Operation Walk in the Park was a great success 

for the neighbors of Clarendon Park. It was 

undertaken by the Dist Tact/Gang Teams in 

coordination with the Narcotics and Gang Inv 

Section and featured on “Crime stoppers”... 

Always keep our men and women in the military 

in your prayers. From “Toon” Town, stay 

safe and Semper Fi! 

PO Anne Sullivan 

*024* 

Greetings from 024... Congrats to all of our 

officers honored at our Police Recognition 

Ceremony held on May 15 th ...Your dedication 

to duty everyday is commendable... Thanks to 

all those who turned out for the annual St. Jude 

Parade and the breakfast after, we had a great 

turn out... We’d like to welcome Lt Mike 

Fitzgerald, as well as newly assigned Sgt 

Robert Podkowa and POs Steve 

McNichols and Evan Yousif.Welcome aboard 

all!... Goodbye & good luck to PO Jack 

Axium, who has “flown” to higher places 

(050), so to speak... A sincere thank you to all 

the officers who volunteered their time for Sgt 

Steve Lowe’s funeral, everyone demonstrated 

a tremendous amount of dedication and 

respect, both to Sgt Lowe and his family... A 

trust fund was established for Sgt Lowe’s fami- 


ly, in the name of Michael Lowe at TCF Bank, 

1 W. Devon, Park Ridge, Il. 60068... Congrats 

to newly promoted Sgts Tomi Methipara, 

Bill Clucas and John O’Callaghan... Good 

luck to all in their new assignments...That’s all 

for now, everyone have a safe and enjoyable 

summer! 

PO Samantha Griffin 

*025* 

Hello from Central & Grand. The 25 th Dist 

bids farewell to Deputy Chief Thomas 

Walton, who retired after thirty-one years of 

service. The Marines came to the station and 

gave him a grand farewell. Good luck and best 

wishes to him on his retirement... Lt Stan 

Pasko, Sgts Thomas Motzny and Kenneth 

Lewandowski, and POs Sean Dailey, 

Charles Antol, Michael Couglin, Erick 

Seng, Carlos Delgado, Daniel Keenan, 

Anthony Lafata, David Healey, Frank 

Pierri, Joseph Grillo, Michael Berry, Eddie 

Gevrekis, Denis Vale, Terence Forbes, Jr., 

and Lissette Rosado received Dept 

Commendations... PO Eddie Gevrekis received 

an award from the Hellenic Police Assoc for 

Officer of the Year. Congrats to all for a job well 

done... PO Mark Easterwood and his wife 

Sherry are the proud parents of twins Claudia 

and Jesse, and Faith Elizabeth is the new 

baby girl in the proud Herman Family... Our 

prayers go out to those who have loved ones in 

the armed forces, especially P.F.C A.P. Derrig, 

Sgt. Antonio Delgado, and A1C Nicholas A. 

Higgs...Till next time... 

PO Luci O’Brien 

*050/Airport Law Enforcement* 

Greetings from O’Hare International Airport. 

Welcome Lt Dwight (Ike) Bleke, POs Jack 

Axium, Joe Burkart, Mary Martin, 

Michael Mazzoccoli, Steve Ruge, and 

Carlos Rojas. New retirees are Lt Robert 

Obuchowski, POs Leonard Cunzalo, 

George Geyer, Terrance (Doc) Griebahn, 

Doris Huss, William Ivy, James Just, 

Thomas Klebba, Stan Obos, and Edward 

Pyskoty. Get well wishes to Michael 

Brogan, Bob Fromel, and Gerald Mead. 

The Tactical Unit is gearing up with their new 

Hummer vehicle and special weapons vehicle 

with special thanks to PO Terry McCarthy 

for all his efforts on this project... Who is that 

officer who stands seven feet tall? It’s PO Scott 

Shaver on the Segway. 

POs Dave Eshoo and Mike Mulvihill 

*111/Office of the Superintendent* 

Sincere congrats to Supt Terry Hillard on the 

announcement of his retirement.Your staff will 

remember you fondly for the man who talked 

softly and showed many kindnesses unknown 

to most.You will be missed...Welcome wishes 

are extended to Lt Mike Berti, Sgts Kathleen 

Argentino, Matthew Kennedy, Ruben 

Ramirez, POs Galen Caldwell, Kenneth 

Galvin, Shawn McGavock, Judy Obrzut, 

Karen Polk,Civs Patricia Naujoks, and Jan 

Russell... Farewell to Sgt Eric Washington, 

PO Mike Hayes and former Admin Assist 

Joseph Gandurski who is also retiring... Our 

sincere sympathy to General Counsel Karen 

To all my friends in the 

Chicago Police Department: 

Rowan on the death of her sister-in-law, 

Marjorie Hamilton... March of Dimes benefitted 

from the hard work of Sgt Roseanne 

Fronczak who sold stuffed animals and Lt 

Tina Skahill for participating in the walk... 

PO Matt Brady and his wife, Ellen, gladly 

collected donations for Multiple Sclerosis.They 

too participated in the MS walk...Thanks to all 

who supported Cops for Kids Bowling. Those 

who took part are Lt Tina Skahill, Sgt 

Cynthia Lance, Sgt Eric Washington and 

son, Joseph, POs Valerie Allen and mom, 

Mrs. Delores Chrismon, Lisa Ford and son, 

Christopher, Mike Hayes, Debra Kelly, 

Alicia Sanchez and son, Nick, Civs Vince 

When my police department offered the 

possibility to serve an internship in the United 

States I had no idea that my participation was one 

of the best decisions I have ever made. 

When my plane arrived on the runway of 

O’Hare, I had some doubts if it was a good idea to stay three months in 

a foreign country with a language learned, but never used before. These 

doubts were soon destroyed shortly after my FTO picked me up at the 

airport. 

The following day, I joined some classes at the Academy (where 

I met the best recruits ever) before I was sent to the different units within 

the Department. 

I learned many things in the different units that I may have never 

seen anywhere else but Chicago. 

I want to thank all the members who did everything to ensure 

that I had an interesting time, and for all the invitations and helping 

hands. 

Sometimes I had so many invitations that I could not attend them 

all. But I want you to know that I appreciated every single one of them. 

I want to thank ADS Gary Schenkel and Commander Gary 

Yamashiroya who gave me permission to have this internship opportunity. 

It was an unforgettable time. Special thanks to Lt. Virginia Drozd, Sgt. 

Theresa Williams, FTO Willie Smith, FTO Angelo Ruiz, FTO Robert 

Tapia, PO Tom Lonergan, and Jane DeAngelis for making my stay not 

only exciting, but very knowledgeable as well. 

Hopefully, I will see many of you again in the coming years. 

Thank you for everything, good-bye and take care of customers. 

Bernie Funk 

Training Detective 

Berlin Police Department, Germany 

P.S. You have the strangest weather I have ever seen. 

Caffo and Bernice Willis... Zoey, PO 

McGavock’s daughter, won three cheerleading 

competitions in the 5-7 yr age group... 

Congrats to Civ Aileen Rosen on her 

marriage to Albert Robinson... What do Civ 

Pat Camden and wife, Dorothy, and the 

newly promoted Sgt Karen Konow and 


husband, Det Steve, have in common? Karen 

and Steve are the proud new parents of daughter, 

Stacia, and Pat and Dorothy are the beaming 

grandparents of Liam Patrick... PO Ryan 

Nelligan’s daughter, Moira, celebrated her 1 st 

Birthday...A very special congrats are extended 

to Civ Dennis Bingham’s son, Sean, who 

was recently accepted to Annapolis. The Iraq 

war touched our office when Sgt Bob Cargie 

was deployed to Kuwait City. He recently sent 

a post card to his co-workers in News 

Affairs...Our recent grammar school grads are 

Chief of Staff William Shaver’s son, Jeremy, 

who is on his way to Walter Payton College 

Prep, Sgt Cynthia Lance’s daughter, Lauren, 

who will attend St. Ignatius and PO Sue 

Heneghan’s son, Ryan, who was accepted 

into the honors program at St. Rita High 

School. Tara, daughter of PO Judy Obrzut, 

made her First Holy Communion... Civ Prette 

Moore is very proud of her daughter, Megan, 

who sang at the CAPS 10 th Anniversary celebration... 

Sgt Tom Argenbright and family 

visited California and Nevada, Civ Pat Camden 

and wife, Dorothy, had a very special celebration 

in Cancun for Valentine’s Day, PO Alicia 

Sanchez, hubby, Sgt Noel and children traveled 

to Cancun (returned with great tans and 

the chicken pox), Civ Donna Giambarberee 

visited her father in Florida, Chief of Staff 

William Shaver and family also vacationed in 

Florida. He now wants to be a part of the 

Pirates of the Caribbean... PO Tom Donohue 

and Civ Donna Killen enjoyed the green 

fields of Ireland, Civ Bob Buckley is telling 

tales of his trip to South Africa and Cmdr 

William O’Donnell and his wife, Ginny, 

enjoyed family and friends in Kentucky and 

Nevada... PO Valerie Allen’s son, George, 

was featured in Sophisticate Hair’s 19 th 

Anniversary Issue as a Celebrity on the Go. 

Donna Killen 

*121/Internal Affairs* 

It’s been a busy few months in our unit… 

Congrats to Ron Forgue and Mike Fine for 

making Sgt. Be careful out there, Ron, you 

know how you step in things… They were 

replaced by Sgt Tyrone Jordan,welcome!… A 

new addition to the Ozog family with the 

birth of Madalyn… Congrats to our new 

grads, Sgt Phyllis Muzupappa and Bridget 

McLaughlin.Now we can truly say they have 

a BS after their names… Further congrats to 

Marie Lane and Janice Winbush for 

completing their graduate work at St. Xavier, 

and for being inducted into the National 

Honor Society… Lt Bresnahan can say he has 

friends in high places since his daughter is now 

working in the State Dept… In our sports 

segments, we send a warning to Tiger Woods: 

watch out, Sgt Pete Koconis is on your tail. 

He just won the President's Cup at Cog Hill, so 

there's no stopping him now… To all of our 

18 

Dept members and family who served in Iraq, 

thank you. 

Linda Salustro 

*123/Personnel* 

Lt Brad Woods’ son, USMC Lt Brad Woods 

Jr, who is stationed just outside of Baghdad, 

sends his heartfelt appreciation to everyone for 

their support and prayers. Get back to the 

USA, Brad!!!... A big way-to-go to PO Ernie 

Kuerti, who set a Grandfather’s Club record 

after delivering lucky number 13. Better start 

saving for Christmas now, Ern... Congrats to 

Sgt Marcie Solis on 

her recent promotion...Welcome 

back 

to Sgts Larry 

Augustine and 

Bob Klich after 

their golf vacation in 

Galena. Sorry about 

that score, Bob! 

Better luck next 

year... PO Anna 

Hanley is soooo 

Northshore... 

Bienvenida to PO 

Valeria Puga, new 

member of the 

Admin Section Tact 

Team and get well 

wishes to her son, 

who recently underwent 

hand surgery... 

Dr Feelgood made 

Per Asst Maxine 

Mim’s aches and pains go away... Farewell for 

awhile to POs Steve Yee and Bill Spyker who 

are spending their summer vacation in the 

Summer Mobile Force... Good luck and best 

wishes to our good friends Asst Dir Don 

Rabbit, Asst Med Dir Art (Travelzoo) 

Wirkus, and Exec Sec Sue Doyle on their 

respective retirements; we miss you guys!... A 

big nice goin’ to PO Cheryl Brown-Talley and 

her husband Carl on the birth of their lovely 

baby girl... Get well wishes to Civ Inv Danny 

Fontanentta’s best friend Det Wally 

Wojciechowski, who broke his wrist in an 

automobile accident... Best 

wishes to Lori 

Hollingsworth’s mother 

after her recent double knee 

replacement surgery... And 

condolences to our good 

friend PO Phil Monestero 

on the loss of his father. 

PO Dennis W. Nilson 

*124/Education and Training* 

Welcome to the Academy Lt Robert Flynn, 

Sgt Michael Ward, Sgt Dawn Jackson, and 

the following Platoon Leaders; POs Maria 

Evans, Juan Martinez, Bert Major, Ken 

Matlob, Walter Metcalf, Eric Moreno, 

Anthony Nowakowski, Melinda Polan, 

Charles Rhein, Francisco Rodriguez,FTO 

Stanley Williams… Many thanks to the 

Chicago Police Marines for shipping the 

goodies collected during “Operation Care 

Package." Special thanks to Platoon Leader 

David McGuire for his help and input from 

the Publishing Unit… Good Bye and good 

luck to the following POs Cora Hudik, Tom 

Lonergan, James Morawski, Timothy 

Tremaine, Jessica Gray, Kelly 

Richards…The stork visits the Academy. 

Members of the Education and Training Division (124) 

won the 2003 Chicago Police Basketball League with a 10-1 record. 

Congrats to Sgt Michael Ward’s new baby 

girl, Rachel Alexandria Ward, PO Matthew 

Pecoraro and wife with their new baby boy, 

Civ Marilyn Burns-Ellens with her new 

baby girl… PO Yolanda Hatch is expecting 

her second child… Congrats to ADS Schenkel 

for receiving an Award of Merit, William 

Rapier for his promotion to the rank of Sgt, 

and PO Lavell Johnson for his promotion to 

Lt Colonel in the Army Reserve… Lts 

Thomas Libert and Mark Banks, and POs 

Melanie Marshall and Yvette Wooten all 

received a Special Commendation from Supt 

Hillard for their work on the School Violent 

Incident Program... PO Alex Soto graduated 

from Lewis University and PO Cynthia 

Purtell’s daughter, Stephanie, is also graduating 

from 8th grade… Condolences to Cynthia 

Purtell for the passing of her father, Ronald 

Wasik… Thoughts and prayers sent to 

Demerise Bielecki, who is in the Marines in 

Iraq… We all enjoyed the pig roast... On 

Saturday, June 21 st , 2003 the Department is 

hosting its first Law Enforcement Career Day. 

It's an opportunity to meet law enforcement 

representatives from the Midwestern region, 

including state and federal agencies. Contact 

the Ambassador Program with questions. 


Condolences to the family of First Deputy 

John Thomas... Finally, good luck to the 

Superintendent on his retirement... Till next 

time… 

Shirley Smith 

*126/Auditing & Internal Control* 

Welcome aboard to Insp Mary Ann Stanek, 

Sgt Tom Costello,Det Ted Golab,POs Pete 

Knefel and Yvonne Horne.... From the 

beautiful baby corner: congrats to PO Tiffany 

Carter and husband Christopher on the birth 

of their daughter Kathleen Louise,and to PO 

Shirley Paluch and husband Joseph on the 

birth of their son Joseph Andrew... From the 

retirement corner: Special congrats and good 

luck to Sgt Ben Klauba on his retirement after 

many years of distinguished service to the 

Dept. We’ll miss you... We salute PO Nora 

Walker’s husband Charles on his retirement 

from the Navy... From the Sports Corner: 

congratulations to Mary Costello, a member 

of St Bede’s championship volleyball team 

(proud dad Sgt Tom Costello)... Special salute 

to Insp Frank (Da Coach) Fagiano on a 

successful season with St Eugene’s 8 th grade 

volleyball team (Division & Conference 

Champs)... From the school corner: congrats to 

Alicia Foote (proud dad Insp Mike Moyer) on 

her graduation from Morgan Park Academy 

and her acceptance to Loyola University (New 

Orleans, La)... Special mention to Dan 

Maratto (aka “Piggy Snort”) on his induction 

into the National Honor Society/graduation 

from Nazareth Academy/acceptance to Univ of 

Illinois....Special thanks to Department 

members on active duty in the military “WE 

SALUTE YOU.” 

Inspector Joseph Maratto 

*127/Strategic Services * 

Sgt Dan Kranz would be the first to agree 

with the old saying that three’s a charm. His 

third offspring, son Kevin Daniel, arrived on 

April 26, and everyone is doing fine... Between 

trips to Las Vegas, Sgt Bill Lange managed to 

finish his second master’s degree—an M.B.A. 

from St. Xavier University. Now we’ll have to 

regard him as a man of brains as well as beauty. 

The week before, daughter Amanda received 

her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from 

Dominican University. If all this talk about 

school hasn’t bored you, you’ll be interested to 

know that Projects Administrator Russell 

Schultz was recently elected President of the 

Immaculate Conception School Board where 

his children (Jeremy and Emily) are students... 

Projects Administrator Matt Devine is our 

newest member of the landed gentry.Although 

he is enjoying his new Sauganash home, he had 

a rude awakening when he picked up the 

phone to report a problem to the landlord, only 

to realize he is the landlord... PO Aileen 

O’Grady had a great time in Ireland during 

her two-week visit. The trip included a huge 

family reunion, but the focus was brother 

Joseph O’Carroll’s 40 th birthday. (If that 

name looks familiar, Joseph is a detective in 

Area 3)... Jeff Dumas, brother of Principal 

Methods Analyst Pam Dumas, is currently 

appearing in the world premier of Stephen 

Sondheim’s play, “Bounce” at the Goodman 

Theater...The many classical music fans in the 

Department will be interested to know your 

reporter recently won the morning music quiz 

on radio station WFMT...We 

welcome an old friend, PO 

Barbara Feister, back to the 

Division...We also extend the 

best of luck to newlypromoted 

Sgt Kristin 

Barker, a former Division 

member. 

Richard Glasser 

*129/Management & Labor Affairs* 

Hi from MLAS. Cmdr Rosebrock and Sgt 

Moy’s volleyball team are off to a great 

start...oh well, as they say on the 

Northside...maybe next year!!! The delicate and 

unassuming Lt Mary Sarlitto and her fiancee 

celebrated spring break in Ireland. They were 

glad to get home to dry out!! In March, Sgt 

Bill Marose spent two weeks in 86 degree 

weather in Florida, and came home to three 

inches of snow. Spring is here!... Since she has 

become a US citizen, Labor Specialist Rong 

Rong Su’s command of the English language 

has expanded. Let’s just say we can’t repeat half 

the stuff she says!! Congrats to the Moy- 

Bartosik family.Their niece will be representing 

the United States at the Summer Olympic 

Games in Greece in 2004... After her recent 

visit to the hair salon, Labor Specialist JoAnne 

Marshall is in the running for the Rod Stewart 

look alike contest. Employment for Chicago 

area tow-truck drivers has slowed down... 

AAIII Helen Bradshaw-Hasan is tooling 

around in a new car... Labor Specialist Jim 

Karagianes went to New Orleans for Mardi- 

Gras and no bond money was required!! 

Anybody need designer awnings, call Sgt 

Washington! Until next time.... 

Sgt. Bill Marose 

*130/Staff Services* 

Get well wishes to: Peggy Kimball, the Mrs. 

of Lt William Kimball,we hope she is recovering 

well. Our hearts and prayers are with you. 

We’re happy to see our own Father Tom 

Nangle back up and rolling with us. Everyone 

missed you!…Our deepest condolences to: 

Chaplain Carlos Cortes, on the recent loss of 

his mother, Maria, and mother in law of PO 

Avita Cortes of 024.To Rabbi Moshe Wolf 

on the recent loss of his father, Rabbi Dr. 

Arnold Wolf. To the family of St. Jude 

Volunteer Chaplain Rev. Gloria Y. Manns, 

in her recent passing…Special events: Some 

things worth mentioning: All Department 

members who attended the “Romantic 

Encounter” Marriage Retreat in St. Charles IL 

– Returned de-stressed, unwound, and even 

picked up a few lifetime communication tools 

to boot. To borrow a line from that famous 

Sinatra song:“I saw a man; he even danced with 

his wife----in Chicago….”(Actually in St. 

Charles)…News: “Angel” our Chaplain’s 

Section mascot dog walked in her first March 

of Dimes Walk---She raised $356.00.We are so 

proud of her!!! And thank you to everyone who 

sponsored her with faith that she would make 

the walk! (And even more faith to those who 

believed that this reporter would make it 

also.)…Wedding bells will be ringing for our 

Chaplain Sharon Ellis, choosing a spectacular 

date of the 4 th of July! Sharon and fiancé 

Edward extend an open invitation to all CPD 

members who wish to attend the services.This 

will be a special event all of us are looking 

forward toward...Congrats go to Chaplain 

Kevin Dean, and Mrs. Dean in their new 

home, we wish you much happiness 

there...Operation Iraqi Freedom: We are 

continuing to accept all your letters and cards 

to our Officers who are serving our Country in 

Operation Iraqi Freedom. Please stop by and 

see the abundance of phenomenal cards, letters 

and drawings from elementary school children 

who wrote to their ‘American heroes’ posted 

outside our office at the Training Division on 

the second floor.We extend our Gratitude and 

Respect to all our police/military personnel 

overseas…Until next time, be safe, and know 

that we’re always here for you. 

PO Debbie Mrozek 

*146/Major Accidents* 

As summer approaches, I would like to take this 

opportunity to remind everyone to buckle up 

while driving or riding in the squad car or your 

personal car.They really do save lives...A warm 

welcome goes out to Lt Maureen Mc 

Mahon,the new C/O of Loop Traffic.We also 

would like to welcome POs Joe Parker and 

Effrain Gutierrez to the Detail Unit...Best 

wishes to our retirees Sgt Dan Sanchez of 

Loop Traffic and T/S Edward Goliak of 

Major Accident Investigation Unit. Enjoy. 

Enjoy. Enjoy...The Traffic Sections welcomes 

PO Wayne Andrews to the 21 st Century, he 

now has his very own CPU...Congrats to our 

graduates. Our very own, Sgt Maurice 

McCaster graduated from Calumet College 

with a Masters Degree. Shawna Epich, 

daughter of Sgt Ken Epich,graduated from U 

of I at Urbana with a degree in Special 

Education. Karyn Panek,the daughter of Sgt 

Norbert Panek, graduated from Mother 

McCauley and has been accepted into UIC’s 

pharmacy program...Get well wishes go out to 

PO Angela Russell, we wish you a healthy 


and speedy recovery... Wedding bells rang. 

Kelly Belinda Hayes, daughter of Civ Annie 

Hayes, married Arthur Russell Williams. 

Civ Dina Ramirez has a new son-in-law now 

that her daughter Marilyn Ramirez has 

married Brian Aurelio...The stork made 

deliveries in grand fashion. Sgt Joseph 

Sepulveda has a new grandson, Brendan 

John. PO Antonio Ringo has a new grandson, 

Justice Gross. T/S Joseph Deleo has a 

new granddaughter, Gianna Lyn Deleo. T/S 

Theodore Ptak has a new granddaughter, 

Megan Ptak.TS Jeanette Hayes was blessed 

with a new grandchild, lucky number 7, 

Ahmad Tims. T/S Louis Torres’ son, PPO 

Micheal Torres, added him to our list of 

proud grandparents when his son C. J. Torres 

was born...Did you get a 

chance to see Major Accident 

Investigations’ new S.U.Vs? 

The next time you’re at the 

scene of a major accident 

don’t be surprised when we 

roll up in one of our new 

Ford Explorers. Until next 

time, drive safely. 

PO Mary Hartfield 

*157/Public Housing Section* 

Still standing and saying hello from the 

PHS…Farewells are in order for Lt Fitzgerald 

who was asked to head the Tact team in 024, 

Sgt Dominic Rizzi Jr. who accepted a position 

in Area 5 Det. Div, and Sgt Anthony 

Carothers who flew south to Area 1 Det. 

Div…Farewell to PO Herman “skip” Gary 

who retired in April. We wish them well… 

Returning “home to the hood” is our own Lt 

Lolita Parham, welcome back!…The stork 

was busy delivering new baby girls to PO’s 

Charlie Hall, Robert Creeth, Donovan 

Markiewicz and Bill Jones our resident golf 

pro, grandpa of little “Emmani” Hold on to 

your wallets guys!…Our former CAPS 

pioneer, PO Steve Johnson now hangs his hat 

at Taylor’s sub-station-you are missed…PO 

P.O.s Esther Sampson and Caressa 

Northcross at Public Housing’s Senior Fair 

20 

Esther “Jackie” Sampson and this reporter 

entertained over 300 seniors at a Senior Health 

Fair hosted by Senior South. Fists were waved 

our way by seniors threatening to feed us 

knuckle sandwiches when they didn’t win a 

raffle gift. It’s good we located the exit doors 

for our quick escape…Condolences go out to 

the families of PO Dana 

Williams who passed away 

in March and to PO Esther 

Sampson on the death of 

her grandmother…Until 

next time, so long for now 

and remember to buckle up 

those you love! 

PO Carressa Northcross 

*166/Identification Unit* 

As each of us prepares for the new Automated 

Arrest System we must continue to do our best 

and strive to be an excellent example of our 

fine Dept... Condolences to FPTIII James 

Stojack(brother)and IUUs PO Loendri 

Rodriguez(father)... Blessings for speedy 

recoveries for FPTIs, Fannie Williams, Angel 

Brown and SDEO Latice Porter... Congrats 

to FPTIV Jessie McMullen and Ten Print 

Supervisor Bernice Bracy on receiving 

Honorable Mentions for outstanding performance 

in contributing to the design, testing and 

training of Identification Processing and LPE 

Supv Victoria Psichalinos on being one of 

the recipients of the Superintendent’s Award of 

Merit... Farewell and best wishes to FPTIV 

Sonja Mason on her retirement...Good luck 

to SDEOs Grace Crowder and Sheila Sloan 

on their new assignments and welcome aboard 

to SDEO Hermenia Branch on her new 

assignment to the Latent Unit...Congrats to 

PO Cheryl Williams-Charles (IUU) on her 

Valentine’s Day wedding...Vacations were 

enjoyed by Timekeeper Florine Shine and 

PO/LPE Cheryl Layne (Caribbean cruises) 

FPTIII Connie Olson(Hawaii) and LPE Supv 

Victoria Psichalinos (Cancun)...Our sympathy 

to Connie “O” on the loss of her dog. 

FPT Bernadine Williams-Moss 

LPE Victoria Psichalinos 

*173/Motor Maintenance* 

Congrats to Angel and Marisol Lopez, on 

the birth of their daughter Josephine Eliza 

Lopez, born 12 March 2003, and John and 

Maggie Witas who tied the knot...We would 

like to welcome aboard Lt. Brigid Forlenza... 

Our condolences goes out to Ronald Carter 

on the lost of his mother, and all those who lost 

a loved one...We would also like to say hurry 

back to Betty Daniels, who is on military 

leave...We would also like to say that we will 

miss Napoleon McCrea may God keep you 

always...A heart felt thanks to Pat Labrizzi 

who will be walking for the March of Dimes. 

Sandra Crawford 

*177, 377 & 477/Forensics* 

Say it isn’t so – Sgt William Ogletree, Jr and 

ET Gerald Wesley have decided to call it a 

day, Best wishes on their retirement… We 

welcome Sgts Barbara Pevitz and David 

Weigand to our humble abode… Cmdr Mary 

A. West has set the pace by previously 

completing a 26 mile walk for breast cancer 

research. Now ET Melissa Barry-Finch will 

lace up her gym shoes for the same feat (feet). 

Way to go Girls!… Patricia and William will 

soon be going to Kuwait as medics, making ET 

William Purvis one proud father. PFI Steve 

Kostecki is also serving our country in the 

military… We heard PFIs Tom Hanley and 

Bob Kulak are in competition for bionic 

parts.We wish them both a speedy recovery… 

ET Tom Lampa was seen ‘shakin down’ 

coconut trees in Hawaii… ET Sharon Smith 

and husband PO Buford Smith vacationed in 

Cape Town, South Africa and viewed the 

prison where Nelson Mandela spent so many 

years…Words of Wisdom: “If one’s life reaches 

to or beyond seventy, one must have acquired 

some wisdom during the way or be intellectually 

dead or a damned fool.” – Dorothy McCall 

ET Dorothy Sepanik 

*189/Narcotics* 

Hello from Homan Square.We're all saddened 

on the death of First Deputy John Thomas 

who was a close friend to our Cmdr Wayne A. 

Wiberg. The sudden death of PO Richard 

Boyd stunned us all, and served as a wake up 

call on how short life really can be. His team is 

not the same without him… Congrats to PO 

Robert Palenik on the birth of his son John 

Anthony, born 17 Mar 03. Go Bobby! Go 

Bobby! And to PO Edward Feliciano on the 

birth of his son Jayen Evan, born 25 Feb 03. 

Go Eddie! Go Eddie!… We'd like to welcome 

all of our newly assigned members: Lt Robert 

Cervenka, Sgts Jerome Albert, Noel 

Sanchez, and John Hamilton.We give a big 

welcome to Lt James Griffin, Sgt Eric 

Washington and PO Dennis Hurd. Also 

welcome to these fine Officers who are now 

finally assigned here, POs Michael Clemons, 

Jose Diaz, Ziad Hamideh, Brendan 

Hartford, Vicki Igess, Dennis Jackson, 

Angel Lorenzo, Vince Morgan, 

Charmaine Strong, Lisa Wallace, and 

Joseph Watson… We wish a long, happy 

retirement to the following: Lt Richard 

Popovits, Sgt John McHugh, Sgt John 

Molloy, GCS John Nee, YI Nancy Stokilo, 

PO Lawrence Celic, PO Charles Sisler,PO 

Robert Drozd, and PO George Gramza... 

Thanks to Civ Sheila Watts for coordinating 

the Chicago Gives program… Glad to see POs 

James Bauer, Loretta Connolly, Roger 

Freeman, Samuel Flores and Jacquelin 

Healy are feeling better and are back to work. 

Get well soon! Our prayers are with all the US 


military personnel, especially our PO 

Raymond Rau who is deployed to Iraq. 

Other members who have family deployed: 

PO Lee Bielecki (son Pfc. John) and PO 

Louis Marron (son LCPL Christopher). On 

standby is GCS William Rogers, POs James 

Carter, and Babette Hatzis-Elarde’s son 

Jonathan. You make us proud! Hurry back 

home!… Congrats and good luck to the 

following POs recently promoted to Sgts: John 

Kohles, Michael Jamison, Patrick 

O’Malley, Laurence Robinson, and 

Roderick Robinson… Gone but not forgotten 

(detailed to 193): Sgt Michael Nunez, 

POs George Brown III, Michael Cronin, 

Victor Gurrola, Charles Honore, Felipe 

Nunez, John Rytina, Darrell Spencer and 

Darlene Wujcik.We miss you and if you don’t 

like it there you can always come back... 

Condolences to Sgt Hamilton and PO 

Richard Rowan on the loss of their mother/sister 

Marjorie Hamilton(retired from 

189). Condolences to Sgt Lawrence Sneed, 

POs Michael Martin, Jose Diaz, Louis 

Marron, Samella Ramirez, John Butler, 

Opal Espinosa and John Hennis for their 

recent losses… Best wishes for GCS William 

Rogers who tied the knot... Sgt John 

Franklin is on the mend from recent knee 

surgery. Was that due to kicking in doors on 

that High-Risk entry team, Sarge?... In closing, 

this reporter recently visited a city in Europe, 

where she had the opportunity to observe and 

compare that city’s criminal justice system to 

ours. Well, let’s just say, "I’m glad to be home 

and there’s no place like the CPD!” ALOHA! 

PO Vivian Freeman 

*610/Area 1* 

Welcome to our new Cmdr James Jackson, 

who had to hit the ground running! I’m sure 

by now everyone knows that the Youth 

Division no longer exists and we are now part 

of the Detective Division’s Special Victims 

Unit... I’d like to apologize for an over-site in 

the last issue. forgot to welcome back Invs Sam 

Pollock and Michael Cox from their extended 

detail... Get well wishes and a speedy recovery 

to Ladys Barlow and Carol Thompson- 

Atlas... Congrats to Inv Errol Hicks, whose 

son Errol A. Hicks graduated from Northern 

Illinois University with a degree in Business. 

Now that he doesn’t have to pay that tuition 

any more perhaps junior can help dad with 

some investment strategies... Sean, the 9 yr old 

son of Inv Cox, is an associate minister at the 

Good Hope Temple Methodist Church. Out of 

the mouths of babes... Atta Boy to Inv David 

Brandt for being coach of the year to his son 

Alex’s football team.Alex also won the St. Rita 

High School Mustang Award for leadership... 

All the little Brandts, as well as Sarah Halko, 

daughter of our Sgt. Mark Halko are on the 

honor roll at St. Mary Star of the Sea... Joe 

Matuch, son of Sgt. Tom Matuch, is in the 

International Baccalaureate Program and 

recently ranked #4 of 676 freshman... Invs 

Edgar and Kelly Gosa celebrated their 2 nd 

anniversary. Lets hope that they have many 

more happy years together... Sgt Mark Halko 

and his wife celebrated an anniversary by 

romantically cruising the Carribean... During 

the last few months, this unit lost several 

members and we wish to send out condolences 

to the families of Kenneth Perry, and 

Alberta Gordon. Condolences also to the 

following members who have lost loved ones: 

Samuel Pollock, Pamela Childs and Victor 

Echavarria... Good luck to all the recent 

retirees. Let’s hope that Supt Hillard has a long 

and healthy retirement. Perhaps he will be 

grooming that granddaughter of his to fill those 

shoes in the not so distant future... And finally 

to Jack Collins, thanks for being such a good 

sport when Invs Brandt, Baldwin and 

Echavarria all bailed on you in your time of 

need!! Not to worry, you’ll get the last laugh 

when you retire... Till next we meet, this 

reporter wishes all caviar dreams and champagne 

wishes. 

Inv Karen Love-Hathorne 

*620/Area 2* 

Greetings from the last Out Post. I start this 

issue with condolences to the Thomas family 

and the many friends and colleagues who First 

Deputy Supt John Thomas impacted. I lost a 

great friend and mentor. For those who did not 

know the “First,” he was a class act, a family 

man, a great father, and the “REAL POLICE.” 

John, my family will miss you. Thanks for the 

memories “Twan” Condolences to Angel 

Cobb, Cliff Underwood and Dan Dacany 

on the loss of their loved ones... Also, Area 2 

will have a loss for the great ones. Edwin 

Budz who knew where all the skeletons were 

and could fix anything connected with a 

computer and administered solid advice. 

Herman Cross, Mr. Homicide, Karen is still 

crying. Sgt. John Kane, Sgt. Clarence 

Williams, Fred Schultz, Ron Coleman, 

Eddie O Boyle and the Quiet One Phil 

Pesavento... Welcome back to Russ 

Sutherland who was shot in the foot after 

preventing a robbery...Good job to Bill 

Kazupski on his version of the World Craziest 

Police Chases after apprehending a felon at 

79 th & Maryland... Congrats to Kathleen and 

Sean Loughranon on their recent wedding 

and honeymoon in the Carribean and 

Ireland... Welcome back to Jennifer 

“Frenchie” Ghoston on her recent trip to 

Portugal and Spain... Congrats to recently 

promoted Sgts, Ray Doherty, Duane 

Devries, and Mike Murzyn... Congrats to 

new family additions: Jim Geraci’s granddaughter, 

David Kinney’s son Jeffery, and 

James and Michelle Hladik’s son Joe. Pat 

Golden please!! You have your team in place. 

Now Pat is going for the bench warmers and is 

expecting child number seven... Welcome to 

Sgt’s James Baker, Kevin Glover and John 

Andrews... Congrats to Jeffery and Ada 

Roberts on the acceptance of their daughter 

Alexandria, to Gwendolyn Brooks High 

School and her promotion to yellow belt in 

Karate... Congrats to Richard and Mary 

Sullivan’s son Shane’s 6 th grade basketball 

team, they won the South Suburban Catholic 

League Championship with Rich coaching. 


The Sullivan’s other son Devin’s 5 th grade 

basketball team made it to the championship 

but were defeated... Bill Egan our unit 

Thespian is taking a vacation after performing 

in four plays at the Beverly Arts Ctr... I would 

personally like to thank Sgts Ray Madigan, 

Roy Kwilos and Stan Salabara on the extra 

training and guidance they provide for me... 

Also Sgt Dapper (Earl) Davis had to add a 

bigger addition to the baby Sadaam Palace for 

his new BMW SUV. He had to trade the smaller 

beamer in for family reasons... Last but not 

least welcome back Ernie Bell,a.k.a.“Big E.” 

You were missed... YEP! YEP! Remember 

before entering or leaving you must have the 

approval of the “Snarler.” Until we meet again. 

May the Force be with you from the last out 

post. 

Detective Tony Robinson 

*640/Area 4* 

Welcome to Sgts Jack Wilkins, Kathy 

Warner, Tony Baio, and Stephanie Stuart 

who recently transferred in...Welcome back to 

Paul McDonagh who was serving overseas in 

Operation Enduring Freedom... Congrats to 

newly promoted Sgts Carlos Velez, Gus 

Vasilopoulos, Maria Pena, James Sanchez, 

Eric Diaz, Don Jerome, Terrence 

Downes, and John Chavez... Thanks to 

The Professional Counseling Services Unit will 

sponsor a Men’s Serenity Weekend from September 

19-21, 2003, at St. Mary’s Retreat House in 

Lemont, Illinois. 

The retreat, implemented by the Alcohol Assistance 

Unit, is designed to give officers a chance to relax, reflect or 

just get away from the stress of everyday life, according to 

Program Counselor Frank Calderon. 

“There are no pressures, no bosses, no demands, whatever 

you care to do, it’s your weekend. Absolutely nothing 

is mandatory, ” Calderon said. 

Officers can catch up on reading, have individual 

conversations or just kick back and sit on the front porch 

and enjoy the view, he added. 

They can “meditate, take peaceful walks, enjoy the positive 

solitude, or join the group discussions,” Calderon added. 

The retreat will begin at 1900 hours on 19 Sept 03 and 

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everyone who participated in Cops for Kids... 

Best wishes and good luck to our most recent 

retirees: Sgt Ernie Evans, Dets Pat Grande, 

Jack Boyle, Lyle May, Bill Hougeson, and 

PO Joe Fiduccia.... Congrats to Greg Daly 

and his wife on the arrival of Brigid Colleen, 

and Paul Staudacher and his wife on the 

birth of Paul Kelly... Our condolences to the 

friends and family of Det John Jordan who 

passed away. 

Detective P. Sawczenko 

Thanks again to 

everyone who contributed to 

this edition of the Blue Light. 

The next deadline for articles 

is 01 August 2003.Your 

submission should be on disk 

or submitted via e-mail to: 

chicagopolicestar.magazine 

@chicagopolice.org. 

end on 1200 hours on 21 Sept 03.The cost is $80.00, which 

includes lodging, five meals, snacks and beverages. 

No Cop Outs is a meeting place for police officers who 

are experiencing difficulties in their lives or want to change 

their lives because of alcohol and related addictions. 

Everyone is welcome at No Cop Outs regardless of 

rank, gender, race or religion, said Calderon. There are no 

records of attendance or membership. Attendance is voluntary 

and confidential. 

Weekly meetings are held at 

two South Side and two North 

Side locations. For more information 

about the retreat or 

weekly meetings, contact Officer 

Calderon at (312) 747-1371 

during the 2nd Watch. 

Article by Marcel Bright 

Did you know? 

The 16th District has a Citywide, 

volunteer program to let 

those who came before us 

know they are not forgotten. 

Active and retired members 

visit retirees on their own time. 

Volunteers can choose an area 

which is convenient for them. 

If you are willing to visit a 

retiree, or if you are a retired 

CPD employee, sworn or civilian, 

over the age of 60, who 

lives alone and would welcome 

a visit from a current member, 

please call the 16th District. 

Contact Lt. Sue Kelly at 312- 

742-4537, and leave your name, 

address and phone number. 

Weekend Retreat Scheduled for September 


“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, 

committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is 

the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead 

John Brown: 

One of the 29 Original 

Code Talkers 

In May 2002, John Brown, 

one of the original 29 

Navajo Code Talkers, visited 

the 24th District. The 

Chicago Police Marines 

Organization wanted to thank 

him for the encryption assistance 

he provided the Marines 

during World War II. 

Native Americans were 

first recruited for military cryptology 

during World War I, 

when the Choctaw Indians 

provided communication codes for the armed services. 

During World War II, the Japanese proved themselves to be 

skilled at cracking codes. They were able to decipher both 

the U.S. Army and Army Air Corps messages. 

In 1942, the U.S. Marines enlisted the help of the 

Navajo. The Navajo language was previously unwritten, so 

there was no record on which to rely for decryption. Only 

a person with a background in this spoken language could 

translate the complex tonal meanings and dialects. 

The original 29 Navajo recruits developed an alphabet 

Supt.Terry Hillard presents John Brown with 

a certificate of appreciation in the 024th District 


Navajo Code Talkers 

and 200 word code that was eventually used by every 

Marine platoon throughout the Pacific. From 1942 until 

1945, 300 trained Code Talkers transmitted every Marine 

assault message without decryption. 

The success of the code was due to the way in which 

the alphabet was developed by the original recruits. The 

alphabet allowed different words to translate the same 

message. For instance, the letter “B” could be represented by 

the Navajo word for “Badger” (Na-Hash-Chid), “Bear” 

(Shush) or “Barrel” (Toish-Jeh). The person receiving the 

message would first have to translate the Navajo word to its 

English equivalent. Then, the first letter of each English 

word spelled out the message. The code was also extremely 

efficient. A three-line message could be encoded, transmitted 

and decoded in 20 seconds. 

The Navajo contribution to encryption remained classified 

information until 1968, so the Code Talkers were not 

able to receive recognition for their efforts. Today, veterans 

and historians alike credit the Allied victory in part to the 

Navajo code. It is yet another example of how history can 

be decided by the deeds of a few committed individuals. 


Here’s how the Navajo code works... 

If the Code Talker wanted to send a message containing 

the abbreviation CPD, they could say: 

“BA-GOSHI BI-SO-DIH CHINDI” which translates to 

“Cow Pig Devil” which is decoded to be “C P D”. Since 

there are three ways to represent each letter, there are 

27 possible combinations of the Navajo code that spell 

out CPD. Go ahead, give it a try yourself! 

1. BA-GOSHI = Cow = C 

BI-SO-DIH = Pig = P 

CHINDI = Devil = D 

2. TLA-GIN = Coal = C 

CLA-GI-AIH = Pant = P 

BE = Deer = D 

3. MOASI = Cat = C 

NE-ZHONI = Pretty = P 

CHA-CHA-EH = Dog = D 

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Photos from Afghanistan and Iraq courtesy of Sgt. Cargie and POs Jalloway,Walsh, and Spencer.

A Salute to Our CPD Military Reservists - Chicago Cop.com

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