honor, serve, protect - Village of Morton Grove

ANNUAL REPORT 2009
Long lines formed for a chance to ride in a Morton Grove Police Department
squad car at the annual NIPSTA Public Awareness Safety Day.
Morton Grove Police Department
Established October 31, 1895
A Proud History of Service

Village Officials
President
Dan Staackmann
Trustees
Dan DiMaria
Larry Gomberg
Bill Grear
Shel Marcus
John Thill
Maria Toth
Village Clerk
Tony S. Kalogerakos
Village Administrator
Joe Wade
Corporate Counsel
Terry Liston
Fire and Police
Commissioners
Mike Simkins
Tony Hofeld
Susan Anderson
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report
Village of Morton Grove
On behalf of the dedicated men and women
of the Morton Grove Police Department, I
am pleased and honored to present the 2009
Annual Report, which will summarize our
service and accomplishments. I thank you for taking an interest in our
Department and our work, and hope you find this report both interesting
and enlightening.
The members of the Police Department are dedicated professionals who
provide exceptional service to the citizens of Morton Grove. We are
committed to providing responsive and professional police service and to
maintaining the safest possible environment to preserve Morton Grove’s
status as a great place to live and work.
Included in this report are many crime related statistics. Many factors
play into the rise and fall of crime rates, but in reality, what makes
Morton Grove a safe Village is that as a community, we do not tolerate
crime; we are educated in crime prevention methods; and, we report
suspicious activity and crime to our police.
The fulfillment of our mission is only possible with the support of our
elected officials and maintaining our relationships within the community:
the great partnerships we maintain with our citizens, fellow departments,
commissions and committee’s, business leaders and volunteers.
A PROUD HISTORY OF SERVICE
MORTON GROVE CONSTABLE CHARLES PESCHKE CIRCA 1909
Chief Mark Erickson

I. Shalin Memorial 4-5
II. Police Memorial 6
III. Law Enforcement Code of Ethics & Mission Statement 7
IV. Organizational Structure
A. Patrol Services Division 8
B. Field Services Division 9
C. Support Services Division 10
D. Administration 10
V. Statistical Summaries
A. Crime Index Offenses 11
B. Burglary 12
VI. Juvenile Offenses and Youth Services
A. Tobacco Enforcement 13
B. Alcohol Enforcement 13
C. Juvenile Contact Program 14
VII. Traffic Safety
A. Motor Vehicle Crash Data 15
B. Moving & Parking Enforcement 16
C. Click It or Ticket Program 17
D. DUI Mobilization Program 17
VIII. Community Awareness
A. Community Partnership 18
B. Crime Prevention 18
IX. Partner Agencies
A. North Regional Major Crimes Task Force 19
1. Burglary Task Force 19
B. Northern Illinois Police Alarm System 20
1. Emergency Services Team 21
2. Mobile Field Force 21
C. North Suburban Emergency Communications Center 22
X. Police Training Overview 23
XI. Professional Standards 24
XII. Department Personnel
A. Department Roster 25
B. New Hires, Promotions and Retirements 26
C. Recognition and Awards 27
D. Letters of Appreciation & Service Anniversaries 28
E. Thank You Notes 29
XIII. Community Involvement
A. Special Olympics 30
B. Toys for Tots 30
C. Taste of Morton Grove 30
D. Crime Prevention Program 30
E. Main Street Morton Grove 30
F. School Readers Program 31
G. New Resident Reception 31
H. Neighborhood Block Parties 31
I. NIPSTA Public Safety Awareness Day 31
J. Village on the Green 31
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report
Table of Contents

Officer Barry Shalin Memorial and
Dedication Ceremony
The Morton Grove Police Department held a solemn ceremony marking the
twentieth anniversary of the death of Officer Barry Shalin, who was killed in the
line of duty on October 9, 1989. The Bagpipes & Drums of the Emerald
Society, Chicago Police Department, marched to formally open the ceremony as
they played “We Honor the Fallen.” The bagpipes grace our law enforcement
traditions at joyful events, but they also signify the death of a warrior. The
legend implies mournful bagpipe music is “a sign to God that a brave and loyal
soul is on the way to sit at the steps of the throne.”
It is within this backdrop that the Village formally
welcomed the Shalin family back to Morton Grove,
where Barry grew up, attended our schools, and after
serving our country in the Navy, joined the Morton
Grove Police Department. We gathered to remember,
to honor, and to communicate his sacrifice to new
generations, so they may recognize our heritage and
may better appreciate the meaning of sacrifice and service. Members of the current
Morton Grove Police Department participated; the Morton Grove Police
Department Honor Guard and the U.S. Marine Honor Guard presented the colors;
Rabbi Kenneth Cohen offered the invocation; Mayor Dan Staackmann spoke and
read a special proclamation which declared every October 9 th as Officer Barry Shalin
Day in the Village; retired Morton Grove Police Chief Larry Schey spoke eloquently
on behalf of the retired officers, and Officer Rich Callaghan articulated meaningful
thoughts on behalf of current police officers.
As family, friends, dignitaries and former officers observed, a new bench and star were dedicated “to ensure
Officer Shalin’s memory will live on, and to stand as a tribute to those who wear the uniform now, for it’s
location demands that each time an officer enters
or exits the police building, he or she will be
reminded of the fragile nature of life, and the
brave and selfless sacrifice that needs to be made
for the protection of our community.”
Since Officer Shalin’s death in 1989, almost
3,400 law enforcement officers nationwide
have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 4

Officer Barry Shalin Memorial and
Dedication Ceremony
“For those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we are grateful that such men and
women were among us. For those who continue to serve, we honor their
commitment. For those who return to civilian life, we honor their service.”
- U.S. Representative Steve Buyer
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 5

Law Enforcement is a noble profession with inherent risks that officers face each time they report for
duty. Sadly, in 2009, 110 officers across the nation lost their lives in the line of duty, leaving 110
families shattered and thousands of lives affected, so that all can live in freedom. A little piece of us
dies with each, and it is an everyday reminder that tomorrow is promised to no one. Please remember
those officers who did not return to their loved ones after a “routine” day on the job. Our heartfelt
condolences go out to the families and friends of these fallen officers.
“What's The Midnight Piper?”
Each year during National Police Week, a lone bagpiper appears at
midnight at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in
Washington, DC, to play a tribute to the fallen heroes engraved on
the Memorial's walls. Jim O'Connell, the original “Midnight Piper”
said, "What an honor it was to do that," and that as long as he has air
in his lungs he will play the pipes at the Memorial ever year.
Sadly, Jimmy O'Connell, passed away after a battle with brain
cancer. Reflecting on his death, NLEOMF Chairman Craig Floyd
wrote, “Many of us gather at the Memorial late at night, and out of
the quiet darkness steps the Midnight Piper to pay a solemn tribute to
the 18,661 fallen heroes whose names grace the Memorial walls.
Jimmy was the original Midnight Piper, and we are so grateful to him
for this wonderful tradition that will now live on in his memory.”
Police Memorial
Jimmy O'Connell (Illinois Emerald Society) made it a point to fulfill
his original promise to play a tribute at midnight in memory of Chicago PD Ofc. Richard Clark, EOW
April 3, 1986. Panel 19-W: 9, a tradition that has been going on since 1994.
“They then went on to explain that one of the members of their group
had two brothers on the wall. They had all gone to the Memorial the night before and that at midnight
a bagpiper started playing and then ended his performance with ‘Amazing Grace.’ They said that all
of the people visiting the Memorial at that time had broken into tears and by the time anyone had
regained their composure, the bagpiper and his friends had left.”
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 6

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to
safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception; the weak
against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence and disorder;
and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous
calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be
constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both
my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land
and the regulations of my department.
Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be
kept secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or
permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. With no
compromise for crime and relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and
appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence
and never accepting gratuities.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held
so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives
and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession – Law Enforcement.
Mission Statement and Values
We, the members of the Morton Grove Police Department, are committed to providing responsive and
professional law enforcement services, preserving peace and order, and maintaining the highest ethical
standards possible.
To fulfill our mission, uphold our Oath of Office pledge, and safeguard our obligation to the Law
Enforcement Code of Ethics, we, the members of the Morton Grove Police Department, are committed
to:
•Protecting constitutional rights;
•Providing the safest possible environment for the citizens of Morton Grove;
•Promoting mutual trust with all citizens;
•Remaining sensitive to the human condition;
•Accepting responsibility and being accountable for our conduct and
performance;
•Providing the best available training to our officers;
•Cultivating respect and support for all members in a quality work environment;
•Maintaining honesty, integrity and ethical behavior on and off duty.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 7

Patrol Services Division
Organizational Structure
The Patrol Services Division represents the largest section of our
agency. It is staffed by uniformed officers who are most likely the first
officers to respond to a wide variety of incidents, ranging from service
calls to the most serious of crimes. Patrol officers routinely are
responsible for preliminary investigations of crimes, the
protection of life and property, the prevention of criminal activity and
the maintenance of public order, with lawful authority to enforce all laws and ordinances.
The Patrol Division is also responsible for traffic safety and accident investigations, as well as visibility
and enforcement activities at problematic locations in the Village. When officers are patrolling in
neighborhoods, they are engaged in proactive duties to reduce and stop crime; citizens should feel free to
wave, ask questions or pass along information for the betterment of the community.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 8

Field Services Division
Organizational Structure
The Field Services Division is staffed by sworn officers who
work both in uniform and civilian attire. This Division is made
up of Detectives, Special Operations Officers, Juvenile Officers,
and Specialty Officers. Their main responsibilities include
conducting criminal investigations, identifying and apprehending
criminals in follow-up investigations, the identification of
witnesses, and preparing cases for court. Additionally, they conduct juvenile and youth investigations,
are responsible for criminal intelligence, crime patterns, obtaining search and arrest warrants,
undercover, decoy or surveillance operations, and liquor and tobacco enforcement.
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Clearance Rate of Assigned Crimes
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Clearance Rate
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Clearance Rate
Cases Cleared 192 242 199 138
Cases Assigned 419 567 404 275
The Criminal Investigations Division investigates a large number of Part I Offenses (Index Crimes), as
well as a number of Part II Offenses such as forgery, identity theft, embezzlement, vice and many other
offenses.
Some deciding factors on whether a case is cleared include: The offender is arrested and charged in
the particular case; the offender’s identity is known, however the victim does not wish to prosecute; the
offender is known but cannot be located; or all leads have been exhausted.
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Clearance Rate
50.1 %
Clearance Rate
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138
2006 2007 2008 2009

Support Services Division
Organizational Structure
The Support Services division is staffed by civilian personnel and provides a myriad of professional
services necessary to support the wide variety of functions in the Police Department. These services are
critical to the efficient operation of the Department as well as to the community members we serve.
Support Services is divided into four major areas of responsibility: Records &
Statistical Management, Logistical Services (Evidence and Property & Fiscal
Management), Ordinance Enforcement & Court Services and the School
Crossing Guard Program. Additionally, Support Services assists at accident and
crime scenes, in special events, parking enforcement, and many other functions.
To help achieve its goals, the Division is administered by a civilian
Supervisor and staffed with a Records Coordinator, LEADS
Coordinator, three full-time Community Service Officers,
four part-time Community Service Officers and twelve
School Crossing Guards.
Administrative Staff
The Administrative Officers are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, staffing, coordinating
and budgeting for the functions of the Police Department, as well as issuing lawful orders, rules,
regulations, policies and directives as are necessary to assure effective performance and accomplish the
goals and objectives of the Police Department.
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Crime Index Offenses
Crime data compiled by the Village of Morton Grove are categorized to conform to the Uniform
Crime Reporting Information System, which allows for comparisons among jurisdictions. Offenses
are divided into two groups – Part I and Part II. Part I Offenses (Index Crimes) include the nine
crimes that are considered most serious. These are crimes that must be reported to the FBI on a
monthly basis by local, county and state law enforcement agencies. The FBI acts as a clearinghouse
for the data. Usually, when the news media discusses crime rates going up or down, they are
referring to the Index Crimes. Part II Offenses are most other crimes.
PART II OFFENSES
These are all other crimes, including, but not
limited to:
Simple Assaults
Forgery and Counterfeiting
Fraud
Embezzlement
Stolen Property Offenses
Vandalism
Weapons Offenses
Prostitution and Commercialized Vice
Sex Offenses (except rape and prostitution)
Drug Abuse Violations
Gambling
Offenses Against the Family and Children
Driving Under the Influence
Liquor Laws
Drunkenness
Disorderly Conduct
Vagrancy
All Other Offenses (except traffic)
Curfew and Loitering Laws (Juveniles only)
Runaways (Juveniles only)
PART I OFFENSES 2009
Homicide 0
Criminal Sexual Assault 2
Robbery 7
Aggravated Battery & Assault 6
Burglary 82
Burglary from Vehicle 73
Theft 230
Motor Vehicle Theft 9
Arson 0
T O T A L PART I 409
OFFENSES & SERVICE CALLS 2009
Part I Offenses 409
Part II Offenses 1,364
911 Service Calls 18,009
T O T A L S 19,782
TOTAL OF ARRESTS 2009
Criminal Arrests 651
Traffic Citations 5,072
Ordinance Summonses 6,030
T O T A L S 10,894
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 11

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Burglary
Burglary is a particularly sensitive crime because of the invasive nature of the offense. Generally,
burglaries are classified as Residential (dwelling or garage) or Non-Residential (commercial).
Burglaries generally are crimes of opportunity: a burglar identifies the easiest target and strikes.
Homeowners and business owners can deter burglars by locking doors, leaving lights on timers,
lighting entrance ways, and having good locks and alarm systems in place. The Morton Grove Police
Department will provide a free security survey for all home or business owners and provide security
information to deter crime.
More sophisticated burglary rings may also strike in Morton Grove. The Morton Grove Police
Department maintains it’s partnership with the Burglary Task Force for identification and apprehension
of criminals in these incidents.
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RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
35
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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67
NON-RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
26
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
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Tobacco Enforcement Program
Juvenile Offenses & Youth Services
Underage Tobacco & Liquor Compliance Programs
Both Illinois Statute and Morton Grove Ordinance prohibit the sale of tobacco products to persons
under the age of 18. In 2009, the Morton Grove Police Department again applied for and received a
grant from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to fund the costs associated with conducting
periodic inspections of all 23 tobacco retailers within the Village.
The Special Operations Unit within the Police Department selects and trains underage agents. Closely
monitored by supervising police officers, these agents enter establishments and attempt to purchase
tobacco products. If the agent is sold any tobacco products, officers will then issue local ordinance
citations to any retailer selling a tobacco product to the underage agent.
A copy of each citation is then forwarded to the Morton Grove Liquor Control Commission, which has
jurisdiction over the tobacco licenses. A public hearing is held, and possible sanctions imposed may
include monetary fines and/or suspension or revocation of the establishment’s tobacco vendor license.
During the 12 month period ending in 2009, five unlawful tobacco sales were made to the underage
agents, each resulting in citations, hearings and assessed fines.
Alcohol Enforcement Program
Both Illinois Statute and Morton Grove Ordinance also prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages to any
individual under the age of 21. Although not supported by a grant, the Police Department conducts a
series of inspections similar to those conducted for tobacco retailers for stores that sell liquor to minors.
During 2009, one unlawful sale of alcohol was made to Morton Grove’s underage agents.
These programs are important to the community because they provide a system of regular inspection
and enforcement to ensure local vendors are not selling alcohol or tobacco products to minors.
Furthermore, these programs increase voluntary compliance with local ordinances.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 13

Juvenile Contact
Juvenile Offenses & Youth Services
The Juvenile Court Act establishes procedures for dealing with youthful offenders,
according to the following categories: 1) abused, neglected or dependent minors; 2)
minors requiring authoritative intervention; 3) addicted minors; and, 4) delinquent
minors. The Investigations Unit has four officers who are trained to deal specifically
with juvenile offenders.
Juvenile contacts are not all crime related. A juvenile contact may involve a juvenile who is a victim or
in need of counseling due to other problems. The Department’s goal is to utilize these types of contacts
to provide youths with an opportunity to recognize that they may need help and obtain appropriate
assistance.
In 2009, the Morton Grove Police Department witnessed an increase in overall criminal activity
committed by juvenile offenders. This may have been a result of the increased enforcement of both
disorderly conduct violations and alcohol related arrests. In 2009, there was a 25% increase (from 2008)
in alcohol related incidents, which led to an increase (from 2008) in arrests from those incidents. There
was also an increase in disorderly conduct arrests involving juvenile offenders from 2008.
It is the goal of the Morton Grove Police Department to remain proactive in working with youths
through various programs in order to educate them and deter their involvement in criminal activity. The
addition of the Adjudication Hearing process is another avenue of the court system which gives
juveniles a second chance for first time minor offenses. The involvement of the Morton Grove Family
Services Program has proven to be a tremendous asset to the Morton Grove Police Department in
assisting youthful offenders and youths in need.
OFFENSE
Offenses
Cleared
Offenders Involved
Robbery 1 2
Aggravated Assault/Battery 7 7
Theft Under $300 4 4
Retail Theft 5 5
Criminal Damage to Property 6 7
Criminal Trespass to Property 3 3
Cannabis Control Act 4 4
Minor Requiring Authoritative Intervention 3 3
Liquor Control Act 8 8
Disorderly Conduct 5 5
Curfew 17 17
2009 T O T A L S 63 65
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Traffic Safety
The goal of the Morton Grove Police Department’s Traffic Safety Program is to protect the lives of
motorists and pedestrians, reduce accidents, and create a safer, more secure community. Higher police
visibility in Selective Enforcement areas serves as a significant deterrent to the motoring public.
Coordinated efforts by our Patrol Officers and Special Operations Officers target school zones, high
volume signal intersections, known excessive speed areas, and problematic intersections. The Police
Department works closely with citizens, the Village Engineer and Traffic Safety Commission to
identify safety concerns and problem solve to a reasonable solution for neighborhoods. In 2009, the
Police Department issued 5,072 traffic citations overall.
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DUI CRASHES
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES
2006 2007 2008 2009
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156 137 156 141 129
103 107 103 96 113
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Personal Injury 103 107 103 96 113
Hit and Run 156 137 156 141 129
Property Damage 784 724 768 720 880
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Traffic Safety
Dempster & Waukegan 87 83 73 111 88
Golf & Waukegan 60 50 66 35 63
Dempster & Central 36 42 34 17 34
Citizen Interaction
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 16
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Dempster & Waukegan Golf & Waukegan Dempster & Central
The Police Department encourages citizens to call with their concerns. Speeding autos, stop sign
violations, major intersection violations, hazardous parking violations or immediate safety hazards are
concerns the Police Department can review quickly.
The process for requesting new signage, new traffic control devices, new zone parking areas, changes to
existing Village Ordinance, or changes to speed limits begins with a call to the Village Engineer and ends
with the Traffic Safety Commission review or Village Board of Trustees.
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2006 2007 2008 2009
Top 3 Crash Intersections in Morton Grove
Moving Violations Parking & Ordinance Enforcement
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The goal of the Morton Grove Police Department’s Click It or Ticket
Mobilization is not to give out tickets, but rather to influence people to buckle up
and prevent injuries and fatalities. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of
Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety, the Morton Grove Police Department
conducts safety belt saturation patrols throughout the year. The Click It or Ticket
Mobilization plays a critical role in the effort to keep people safe on our roads and
highways. The Morton Grove Police Department is a proud proponent of saving
lives by encouraging motorists to buckle up!
Traffic Safety
The goal of the Morton Grove Police Department’s You Drink &
Drive, You Lose DUI Mobilization is to make sure impaired drivers
are off the road. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of
Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety, the Morton Grove Police
Department conducts DUI saturation patrols throughout the year.
Thousands are killed each year by drivers who had been drinking.
The Morton Grove Police Department has a zero tolerance for
impaired drivers.
In 2009, the Illinois Department of Transportation provided the Morton Grove Police
Department a Holiday Mobilization Grant for safety belt and DUI enforcement. This
grant provided the Department funding for 1145 manpower hours to conduct safety belt
and DUI saturation patrols. During these traffic safety patrols, the Department made 21
DUI arrests and cited 259 safety belt violations. In addition to these violations, many
other violations were cited by the Department for a total of 1017 citations issued during
the saturation period.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 17

Community Awareness
“...as a community, we do not tolerate crime;
we are educated in crime prevention methods;
and, we report suspicious activity and crime
to our police.”
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
All members of the Police Department are responsible for the suggestions and concerns of citizens,
representatives of schools, religious institutions, businesses, and other government or community
organizations. The continuous exchange of information is critical to the Mission of the Police
Department. This process provides us with an opportunity for rapid response to community needs.
Citizen concerns should be directed to the Police Department immediately to allow us time to
investigate events early while they may still be minor in nature. This important process also helps the
community impart concerns to their Police Department that might otherwise not get reported.
Compliments are also welcome!
Non-Emergency (847) 470-5200 Emergency 911
www.mortongroveil.org Tip line: (847) 663-3828
CRIME PREVENTION
Our Community Awareness Network brings together many community functions to help
prevent and deter criminal activity and to create a spirit of safety and security within the
Village. Communication between the community and the Police Department is vital to
reduce the opportunities for criminals to strike. The Police Department offers Security
Surveys for residences and businesses; a School Liaison program; a Police Department
tour program; speakers for a variety of subjects; provides engravers and timers upon
request; Safety Seat inspection; Communities against Terrorism program; and offers
many additional programs.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 18

NORTH REGIONAL MAJOR CRIMES TASK FORCE
The Morton Grove Police Department is proud to be one of the
13 founding members who established the North Regional
Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) in 1997. NORTAF
provides a system of mutual aid for the investigation of
homicides, non-parental kidnappings, and heinous crimes when
requested by a member agency.
Partner Agencies
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a
common vision. The ability to direct individual
accomplishment toward organizational objectives.
It is the fuel that allows common people to attain
uncommon results.”
~ Andrew Carnegie
The investigation of these crimes can be very strenuous on the
staffing levels and finances of any single department. The Task
Force provides Morton Grove with investigative manpower, highly defined technical support, and legal
access we would not otherwise have to successfully solve and prosecute these crimes. It is a
financially prudent investment!
The Major Crimes Task Force was activated 7 times in 2009 responding to 6 homicide investigations
and 1 death investigation in the NORTAF communities. The Morton Grove Police Department
supplied two officers to the Task Force: Commander Robert Zielinski as an Investigator Team Leader
Supervisor and Officer Jeremy Schuette as an Evidence Technician. The volume of activations and
strong training these officers receive contributes to our Department training and operations in return.
BURGLARY TASK FORCE
In January 2004, a second investigative unit, the NORTAF Burglary Task Force, was created. This
Task Force was developed to improve results in identifying, investigating, arresting and prosecuting
residential and commercial burglary suspects. The Burglary Task Force activations have resulted in
arrests of high level burglary ring offenders and developed shared intelligence between northern
Illinois police agencies.
The Burglary Task Force was activated 4 times in 2009,
remaining active for 21 days and clearing 88 burglaries in the
NORTAF communities. The Morton Grove Police Department has
one officer assigned to this Task Force when it is activated. The
activations have resulted in the arrest of scores of individuals.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 19

Partner Agencies
NORTHERN ILLINOIS POLICE ALARM SYSTEM
Since 1983, the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System
(NIPAS) continues to serve the north, northwest and western
suburbs by providing a high level of preparedness in
emergencies requiring immediate mutual aid. The Village of
Morton Grove has access to fifty additional uniformed patrol
officers that can respond immediately for any emergency requiring added police presence. NIPAS
currently has ninety-three participating agencies.
Mutual aid requests, formerly done through the NIPAS car plan, are now requested through ILEAS.
When ILEAS formed in 2002, it expanded the NIPAS model statewide. The system provides each
agency three big advantages for dealing with a major crisis when the individual agency's resources
are overwhelmed:
• With a signed mutual aid agreement, every participating agency is on solid
legal footing to exercise police authority outside their jurisdiction when
responding to a call for assistance pursuant to the agreement. Additionally,
every agency involved has signed the same agreement statewide and the risks,
liability, authority and cost distribution are consistent.
• The mutual aid response is "pre-planned" and therefore less chaotic during the emergency. The
onerous and time-consuming task of calling individual agencies for help is moved from the stricken
agency to ILEAS.
• It provides an established platform for potential reimbursement of costs if a state or federal disaster
is declared.
The State of Illinois is a signatory of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, commonly
referred to as the EMAC. As a member of ILEAS, any police agency in Illinois may voluntarily
participate in requests for assistance from other states.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 20

Partner Agencies
EMERGENCY SERVICES TEAM
In the fall of 1987, NIPAS expanded its mission by creating a special tactical squad known as
the Emergency Services Team. In 1989, the Emergency Services Team acquired a fully
equipped mobile command post, and in 2001, the Emergency Services Team acquired an
armored rescue vehicle.
The NIPAS Emergency Service Team (EST) provides specially trained officers to handle emergencies beyond the
resources of the normal patrol force. Morton Grove has one officer as a member of the NIPAS EST. In 2009, the
Emergency Service Team responded to 32 requests for tactical intervention including 15 warrants services,
12 barricaded subjects, 3 high risk arrests and 2 Mobile Field Force assists. The most significant full team activation
call-out of the year was the opening of the Holocaust Museum in Skokie. EST worked with the MFF, the Secret
Service, and other Federal Agencies to protect Former President Bill Clinton, dignitaries, and the public from known
and unknown threats.
EST maintains a rigid training schedule with new members receiving 280 hours of training in the first two years and
current members receiving over 300 hours of training per year. EST also conducts an 80 hour basic SWAT school and
provides basic SWAT training for teams from other agencies and jurisdictions including the Cook County Sheriff's
team, U.S. Marshall Service, and members of the U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Several NIPAS team members
are State Certified SWAT instructors. NIPAS cross-trains with the Illinois State Police Tactical
Intervention Team and the United States Marshall’s SWAT Team for the purpose of mutual aid in the
event of a large-scale tactical operation.
EST is also a Weapons of Mass Destruction Special Response Team (SRT): A highly trained,
equipped and skilled tactical team which serves as a resource for ILEAS member agencies in
handling weapons of mass destruction incidents. In addition to standard SWAT equipment, each
team has hazardous materials protective gear and detection equipment, 3 armored vehicles and self
contained breathing apparatus.
MOBILE FIELD FORCE
The NIPAS Mobile Field Force (MFF) was created in the spring of 1994 to maximize the effectiveness of initial
response efforts by police when a major civil disturbance occurs. Civil disturbances, union conflicts, public
demonstrations, and other events involving large or disorderly crowds require skillful response by police officers.
MFF provides ninety specially trained officers from sixty-nine member agencies to handle civil unrest incidents
normally beyond the resources of the normal patrol force.
During the calendar year 2009, MFF was activated to Stand-By status 8 times for occurrences such as animal rights
protests, heath care protests, organized labor disputes and funerals. MFF had nine call-outs of either a limited team or
full team activation. The most significant full team call-out of the year was the opening of the Holocaust museum in
Skokie. The presence of the organized and disciplined team of officers was able to deter the large group of people
from acting out criminally making for a peaceful assembly.
The Mobile Field Force has seven training dates per year with additional training for the specialized units. One of
these units within Field Force is the Arrest Team which includes one Morton Grove officer as one of the Arrest Team
Leaders. NIPAS MFF represents two of the ten statewide ILEAS Mobile Field Force Teams for security of Regional
Distribution Sites of pharmaceuticals or deployment to national EMAC incidents.
While the threat to our state and national security continues, NIPAS EST and MFF are
aggressively and professionally preparing to meet that challenge and provide a greater
level of safety and security to the Village of Morton Grove, the Chicago Metropolitan
area, and the State of Illinois.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 21

NORTH SUBURBAN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Partner Agencies
Since February 2003, the Village of Morton Grove has
been served by the North Suburban Emergency
Communications Center (NSECC). NSECC is
responsible for receiving and dispatching calls for
police, fire and emergency medical services through
the 9-1-1 wireline and wireless systems, radio, alarm
circuitry and other telephone lines. The highly trained
emergency communications personnel dispatch the
necessary manpower and equipment required for
emergencies for the incorporated areas of Morton
Grove, Des Plaines, Niles and Park Ridge.
When citizens dial 9-1-1 to report an emergency, the
system provides the life and property saving features of
Automatic Number Identification (ANI), Automatic
Location Identification (ALI) and Selective Routing
(SR). With ANI, ALI and SR, information concerning the caller's location, phone number and other
essential facts are instantaneously displayed on a computer screen, assuring an emergency response
even if the caller is unable to communicate.
Emergency communications personnel utilize 25 separate emergency and non-emergency radio
frequencies, linking the Police and Fire Departments with each other, in addition to linking
surrounding communities for area-wide mutual aid support in the event of major disasters. The
system also has links with both State and Federal agencies such as the Cook County Sheriffs Police
Department, the Illinois State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
With on-line computers located in the Emergency Communications Center and all public safety
vehicles, the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system provides a means to download essential
emergency information immediately to responding emergency personnel concerning hazardous
materials, handicapped individuals, building pre-plans and other critical information. The CAD
System provides for the efficient use of manpower, equipment and other resources by continuously
updating the available status. The system also interacts with the Area-Wide Law Enforcement Radio
Terminal System (ALERTS), allowing officers immediate access to arrest, vehicle and property
records through mobile data terminals located in their squad cars.
Two of the most significant benefits of a consolidated dispatch center to the old police department
based communication operations are the availability of the 7 to 10 on-duty staff members to assist
Morton Grove, or any one of our fellow communities, when needed, and the immediate coordination
of our many agencies when multi-jurisdiction incidents occur.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 22

Police Training Overview
It is the strategy of the Morton Grove Police
Department to develop, support and improve the
required skills, knowledge and abilities of every
employee by way of a thorough training program.
Training is based on State requirements, Department/
Community needs, and individual officer’s desire for
self improvement and personal development.
Currently, all new officers are required to successfully
complete 400 hours of basic training at the police
academy, a twelve week Field Training Program and
an eighteen month probationary period to complete
their initial training obligation. Subsequently, general
in-service training includes tactical driver training,
monthly training in constitutional law and firearm qualifications; bi-monthly reviews of vital general
orders and semi-annual in-house instruction targeted at current public safety issues.
Furthermore, the Department has in place a comprehensive Five Year Training Plan which provides
guidelines that are utilized to develop a well-trained professional and safety conscious officer. To
that end, Morton Grove Police employees participated in over 4,500 hours of rigorous training in
2009, which included areas of high risk and high liability, Use of Force, Pursuits, WMD, and Arrest,
Search & Seizure, among others.
TRAINING SUMMARY 2009 HOURS
Communications, L.E.A.D.S. and
Computer Training
12
Criminal, Constitutional Law and
Liability Laws
423
Criminal, Juvenile, Drug, Gang and
Investigations
366
Terrorism and Critical Incident Training 566
Evidence Technician and Breath Test
Machine Operator
209
Firearms, Defensive Tactics, N.I.P.A.S. 454
Management and Supervision 648
Miscellaneous Seminars, Workshops,
Video Training
382
Police Officer Basic Training and Field
Training
1320
Police Tactical Driving 48
TOTAL HOURS OF TRAINING 4501
Finally, in an effort to provide exceptional
service to the community, the Morton
Grove Police Department encourages
individuals to attend training which is
designed to expand their personal and
professional growth in law enforcement.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 23

Uniform Standards of Conduct
Professional Standards
The Police Department maintains a "Uniform Code of Standards of Member Performance" which
specifies conduct expected of employees and conduct which is prohibited for employees. The
internal investigation process is an important function of the department that ensures the high
integrity of its’ members are kept and should be viewed as a positive component of the
organization.
Allegations of employee misconduct are appropriately and thoroughly investigated. The
investigation will find a conclusion of fact as to their accuracy.
The department uses training, counseling or punishment as functions of discipline when
inappropriate conduct is sustained. If the allegations of an incident under review have been
determined to be chargeable, the conclusion of fact must be one of the following:
• Sustained — The chargeable violation is supported by evidence against a named
individual.
• Not Sustained — There is not enough evidence discovered during the investigation to
sustain a violation against a named individual.
• Unfounded — The evidence discloses that the incident did not, in fact, take place.
• Exonerated — The evidence discloses that the incident did in fact take place, but:
∗ The named individual is not guilty of the incident; or
∗ The incident, as investigated, is not a violation of department directives.
• Policy Failure — Evidence indicates that the incident did take place, but the named
individual who violated department directives should not be cited for discipline due to
a failure of the department directive.
Of the Internal Investigations initiated and completed in 2009, the results are as follows:
Some incidents may not generate any violations or may generate more than one.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 24
2009
Sustained 5
Not Sustained 4
Unfounded 7
Exonerated 3
Policy Failure 0

2009 Department Roster
CHIEF OF POLICE POLICE OFFICERS
Erickson, Mark (4) Kully, Kayla
Tasch Jr., Paul L. (2) Lietz, Robert
Litkowiak, Stephen
DEPUTY CHIEF Mercieri, Michael
Fennelly, Brian (4) Murakami, Kerry
Stromberg, Norman (4) Przekota, Dominik
Roberts, Charles
COMMANDERS Schuette, Jeremy
Bolger, Brian (3) Stather, Nicole
Fujara, Michael Tabor, Adam
McCloskey, Timothy Van Der Haegen, Ken CROSSING GUARDS
Yaras, Paul (4) Walsh, Timothy Seasonal Part-Time
Zielinski, Robert (4) Warrensford, Daniel Andrews, Pierce
Weitzel, Michael Baker, Lilli
SERGEANTS Welter, Jay Baker, Richard
Bornschlegl, Marvin Davis, Robert
Novak, Andrew (4) LaMothe, Lois
Panko, Edward CIVILIANS LaMothe, Ronald
Rago, Jason (4) Berrafato, Ann LeHew, Noble (2)
Stueber, Daniel Hogan, S. Kenneth Maguire, Kathleen
Kaye, Steven Pellicano, Robert
POLICE OFFICERS Maslov, Freya Saiki, Brenda (2)
Alonso, Javier McCloskey, Terrence Stern, Robert
Anderson, Anthony Moreno, Marvin Wrzala, James (1)
Atto, Mark Platz, Susan
Beemer, Christopher Samuelson, Janet
Callaghan, Richard Santiago, Carol
Cameron, Gina Santiago, Gil
Eimer, Eric Schultz, Thomas
Elliott, Kevin Smith, Stephen
Ficht, Eric Tarasiuk, Eva
Fiejtek, Przemyslaw
Goodman, Jason
Wsol, Kevin
Hankey, James PERMANENT Part-Time CODES:
Hester, Brady Community Service Officers
Hired (1)
Hoffman, Nicholas Halsema, Leonard Resigned (2)
Huber, James Maslov, Seymour Retired (3)
Johanson, Michael (1) Riskus, Dolores Promoted (4)
Johnson, Dennis
Kamys, Keith
(1) Schlag, Harry
Employee Status 2009
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 25

Officer Michael Johanson
Officer Dennis Johnson
Crossing Guard James Wrzala
New Hires , Promotions & Retirements
The Morton Grove Police Department welcomed
three new members in 2009: two Officers and one
school Crossing Guard. We congratulate them and
expect they will have a long, successful and
rewarding career here at the Police Department.
Chief Mark Erickson
Deputy Chief Brian Fennelly
Deputy Chief Norman Stromberg
Commander Paul Yaras
Commander Robert Zielinski
Sergeant Andrew Novak
Sergeant Jason Rago
Commander Brian Bolger
New Hires
Promotions
Retirements
OATH of OFFICE
I do solemnly swear and affirm
that I will support the Constitution
of the United States, and the
Constitution of the State of
Illinois, and that I will faithfully
discharge the duties of the Office
of Police Officer according to the
best of my ability.
Congratulations to Mark Erickson, promoted to
Chief, Brian Fennelly and Norman Stromberg
promoted to Deputy Chiefs, Paul Yaras and Robert
Zielinski promoted to Commanders and Andrew
Novak and Jason Rago promoted to Sergeants.
They are extremely deserving and we wish them
great success in their new supervisory roles.
HONOR ONOR, ONOR
SERVE ERVE, ERVE
PROTECT ROTECT
Commander Brian Bolger was hired in February,
1980 and retired in 2009. We expressed our
gratitude for his many years of service and wished
him the best of luck in his retirement years.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 26

Honorable Mention Awards
Recognition & Awards
Detective Anthony Anderson: Due to your skillful investigation, persistence and dedication to duty, a
serial burglar was arrested and charged with multiple counts of Burglary. In addition, stolen property
was identified by the victims and returned to the rightful owners, Case #09-00446.
Officer Christopher Beemer and Officer Nicholas Hoffman: An offender was arrested and charged
with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, numerous additional Traffic
Charges, and Possession of Controlled Substances because of your initiative, observation skills and
dedication to duty. The stolen vehicle was recovered and returned to its owner and a quantity of
suspect methamphetamine was recovered and taken off the streets, Case #09-01239.
Officer Brady Hester: The training, observations skills and attention to duty you have acquired was
key to your arrest of an offender charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons and Unlawful Possession of
Drug Paraphernalia, Case #09-02838.
Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorist Awards
The AAIM award is given to the officers who arrested the most DUI drivers in Morton Grove.
Officer Name
Number of DUI
Arrests
Officer Nicholas Hoffman 16
Officer Eric Ficht 8
Officer Daniel Warrensford 8
Officer Kayla Kully 7
Officer Nicole Stather 7
In 2008, nearly 12,000 people nationwide
lost their lives in drunk driving crashes.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 27
10 0
75
50
25
0
TOTAL DUI ARRESTS
in Morton Grove
80
74
90
2007 2008 2009

Letters of Appreciation
This award is given to a member who, through performance of duty, receives a letter of praise or
appreciation from a citizen or a fellow Village employee.
Officer Anthony Anderson (2) CSO Terrence McCloskey (3)
Officer Mark Atto Officer Dominik Przekota (2)
Officer Christopher Beemer (3) Sergeant Jason Rago (2)
Admin. Asst. Ann Berrafato (4) Officer Charles Roberts (4)
Sergeant Marvin Bornschlegl Records Coord. Carol Santiago
Officer Richard Callaghan (2) Supervisor Gil Santiago (2)
Officer Gina Cameron CSO Harry Schlag
Officer Kevin Elliott (2) Officer Jeremy Schuette
Officer Eric Ficht CSO Stephen Smith
Officer Przemyslaw Fiejtek (2) Deputy Chief Norman Stromberg (4)
Commander Michael Fujara Sergeant Daniel Stueber
Officer James Hankey (5) Officer Adam Tabor
Officer Brady Hester (2) CSO Eva Tarasiuk (2)
Officer Nicholas Hoffman (2) Officer Ken Van Der Haegen (2)
Officer James Huber Officer Timothy Walsh
Officer Keith Kamys Officer Daniel Warrensford (4)
Officer Kayla Kully (2) Commander Paul Yaras (2)
Officer Stephen Litkowiak Commander Robert Zielinski (2)
Records Clerk Freya Maslov Department Letters (8)
CSO Seymour Maslov
Service Anniversaries
The following employees celebrated significant employment anniversaries in 2009. The Department
would like to thank them for the years that they have dedicated to the Village of Morton Grove and to
their outstanding commitment to their profession.
30 Years 25 Years 15 Years 10 Years
Ann Berrafato James Huber Stephen Litkowiak Brian Fennelly
Richard Callaghan Timothy McCloskey Richard Baker
(Crossing Guard)
Susan Platz
Charles Roberts Eva Tarasiuk
Jay Welter Robert Zielinski
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 28

From the Morton Grove Park District
From Resident John K.
Police Department thank you notes!
From NSECC
From the American Legion
From the Village of Skokie From Mayor Staackmann
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 29

Community Involvement
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
On July 20, 1968, the first Special Olympics competition was held at
Soldier Field, Chicago. One thousand athletes from the United States and
Canada participated in athletics (Track & Field) and aquatics events.
Mayor Richard J. Daley, the Chicago Park District and Eunice Kennedy
Shriver, representing the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, welcomed
athletes to Chicago. More than 22,000 Special Olympics athletes now train
and compete throughout Illinois, demonstrating courage, experiencing joy
and participating in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families and other athletes and the
community. The Morton Grove Police Department has proudly participated in this program since 1990.
TOYS FOR TOTS
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR
and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and
distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. The 1947 pilot project
was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide
campaign. That year, Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in
each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located. Marines have conducted successful
nationwide campaigns over the Christmas Holidays each year since 1948. The initial objective that
remains the hallmark of the program today is to "bring the joy of Christmas to America's needy children.”
The Morton Grove Police Department has participated in this program for 17 years.
TASTE OF MORTON GROVE
Again in 2009, a number of Police Department employees volunteered their
time to be planners on the Taste Committee, and/or volunteered their time
to provide security at the event. Some Police Department employees have
volunteered to assist on the Committee and at the Taste event since its
inception in the late 1980’s. Many thanks to those who have donated their
time and talents for so many years!
CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS
The Morton Grove Police Department offers many Crime Prevention Programs: a
speakers bureau, security surveys, vacation watches, school visits, and many more too
numerous to list! For information on our many programs, please contact the Police
Department at (847)470-5200.
MAIN STREET MORTON GROVE
The Morton Grove Police Department was pleased to join with the other Village
departments in showcasing the rich history of the Village and Police
Department. A video presentation displayed the Morton Grove Police
Department’s proud history of service to the community, and citizens enjoyed
tours of a Morton Grove squad car. Special thanks to the Cook County Sheriffs
Police Bomb Squad and NIPAS Mobile Field Force for their attendance and
showcasing their vehicles and equipment.
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 30

Community Involvement
SCHOOL READERS PROGRAM
The Police Department realizes that attitude, self-confidence and general school
work improves as reading levels rise. For many years, upon request, officers
from the Police Department have participated in local school reading programs
and read to children in the classroom. Officers have read grade appropriate
books in class, discussed the book, and answered many questions children may
have about police work or the Police Department.
VILLAGE ON THE GREEN
The Police Department participated in the Morton Grove Public
Library's "Village on the Green," a fun time for children,
grandchildren and families. The "Village on the Green" has
been featured on TribLocal, the Library's facebook and the
Morton Grove Public Library's Community Outreach Blog.
Special thanks for help in construction of the "Police Green" to
long time Village residents Dave and Rob Ruber!
NEW RESIDENT RECEPTION
The New Resident Reception, hosted by the Village of Morton
Grove, is a wonderful opportunity for new residents to get to know
one another as well as their Police Department. Officers are present
to discuss and review any concerns new residents may have
regarding home security, personal security or any crime prevention
concerns regarding the community, their neighborhood or their
home. If you are new to Morton Grove, please contact the Police
Department for Crime Prevention information at 847-470-5200.
NEIGHBOORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES
Are you interested in a visit from the Police Department at your next block
party? Since we believe in building strong partnerships within our
neighborhoods, upon request, an officer or representative from the Police
Department will be made available to demonstrate and explain equipment,
speak with younger citizens, or simply chat with residents in attendance.
Sometimes officers are on duty and time may be limited.
NIPSTA PUBLIC SAFETY AWARENESS DAY
It was a spectacular fall day at the NIPSTA campus in Glenview.
The Northern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy is open to
the public for this one day of live demonstrations and interactive
displays with public safety equipment and vehicles, and to meet
and greet police, fire and public works professionals!
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 31

Memory Lane - Faces and Places
Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report Page 32

Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report
Report Photos
The mixture of old and new police photos throughout this report are identified as follows:
Cover Page
NIPSTA Public Awareness
Safety Day, 2009
Title Page
Morton Grove Constable
Charles Peschke, circa 1909
Page 4
Officer Barry Shalin, 1988
Page 4
Officer Barry Shalin Memorial, 1989
Page 4
Ofc. Fiejtek, Sgt. Rago, Ofc’s
Callaghan & Hankey, Cmdr.
Yaras, Sgt. Stueber, Shalin
Memorial Ceremony, 2009
Page 5
Mayor Dan Staackmann,
Shalin Memorial
Ceremony, 2009
Page 5
MGPD Honor Guard with
Chief Erickson, Sgt. Roman
& Sgt. Partridge - US Marine
Honor Guard, 2009
Page 5
The Drums of the Emerald
Society, Shalin Memorial
Ceremony, 2009
Page 5
The Bagpipes of the Emerald
Society, Shalin Memorial
Ceremony, 2009
Page 5
Retired Commander Bob
Jones, Shalin Memorial
Ceremony, 2009
Page 5
Morton Grove Police
Department, Shalin
Memorial, 2009
Page 8
Officer James Hankey,
Evidence Room, 2004
Page 8
Officer James Hankey, Safety
Belt Saturation Patrol, 2010
Page 8
Traffic accident at Topp’s Big
Boy, Harlem and Dempster,
circa 1963
Page 8
Sergeant Daniel Stueber,
Safety Belt Saturation Patrol,
2010
Page 8
Officer Ray Wohlers, early
1960’s
Page 8
Illinois State Police traffic
stop, Edens Expressway at
Dempster, early 1960’s
Page 10
Chief Mark Erickson and Deputy
Chief Norman Stromberg, 2009
Page 10
Chief Mark Erickson and
Administrative Assistant Ann
Berrafato, 4th of July
Celebration, 2009
Page 10
Police Staff meeting, 2009
Page 10
Chief Mark Erickson and Deputy
Chief Brian Fennelly, 2009
Page 17
Officer Dominik Przekota,
Safety Belt Saturation Patrol,
2010
Page 18
Officer Matthew Pankow
and McGruff the Crime
Dog, 1992
Page 18
Chief Milton Scanlon swears
in the “Patrol Boys,”
early-1960’s
Page 18
Future crime fighters,
Morton Grove Main Street
Festival, 2009
Page 18
Officer “Zack” and two of his fans at
the Law Enforcement Expo, 2009
Page 18
Officer Bob Jones and local
kids, late 1970’s
Page 19
NORTAF vehicle, 2004
Page 20
NIPAS members prepare for a
WMD training exercise, 2004
Page 20
NIPAS K-9 member, 2002
Index

Morton Grove Police Department 2009 Annual Report
Report Photos
The mixture of old and new police photos throughout this report are identified as follows:
Page 20
NIPAS training, 2000
Page 21
NIPAS Emergency Services Team
member, 2002
Page 21
Mobile Field Force
Vehicle, Morton Grove
Main Street Festival,
2009
Page 23
Range training, late 1960’s
Page 23
Officer Brady Hester,
Shooting Range, 2009
Page 26
Officers Dennis Johnson
and Michael Johanson,
Basic Police Academy,
2009
Page 30
Chief Erickson, Deputy Chiefs
Stromberg and Fennelly,
Cmdr. Fujara and Ofc. Van
Der Haegen, Taste of Moron Grove, 2009
Page 30
LinMar owner Ron Lundin
refurbishes Officer “Zach” for
the Police Department, 2000
Page 30
Main Street Morton Grove
Presentation, Morton Grove
Historical Society, 2009
Page 31
Chief Mark Erickson, Morton
Grove Library, 2009
Page 31
New Resident Reception,
Early-2000’s
Page 31
McGruff the Crime Dog and a
fan, circa 1995
Page 31
Eager families wait to
ride in a squad car,
NIPSTA Public Safety
Awareness Day, 2009
Page 31
Trustee Shel Marcus, Chief
Erickson and Deputy
Chiefs Stromberg and
Fennelly, Village on the Green Display, 2009
Page 32
Wedding reception and celebration,
1984
Page 32
Lieutenant Victor Pearson,
circa 1993
Page 32
Annual Police Department
training, MGPD garage, 2001
Page 32
Officer Daniel Donoghue and
Officer John Atz, 1981
Page 32
Officer Jack Brandt, Sergeant
Larry Schey, and Officer Ray
Wohlers, 1960
Page 32
McGruff the Crime Dog, aka Officer
Matt Pankow, and Ricky Erickson,
1991
Page 32
Chief Milton Scanlon, circa 1959
Page 32
Morton Grove Police
Department, mid-1960’s
Page 32
Officers Pat McKenna, Jack
Brandt and James Coursey,
early 1960’s
Page 32
Commander Jan Paulis, 1992
Page 32
Officer Timothy McCloskey,
circa 1985
Page 32
Ed Ruschli, early 1990’s
Page 32
Officer Ray Wohlers, circa 1959
Page 32
Officers Jim Wrzala and John
Kierzyk, 1985
Page 32
Park View School, early
1960’s
Page 32
Sergeant Pat McKenna, Roll Call,
circa 1988
Index