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CHICAGO

POLICE

STAR

Volume XIX Number 1 January

Richard J. Daley Mayor

James M. Rochford Supt. of Police

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Richard J. Sheehy, Director

Public and Internal Information Division

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Stan Horwath, Editor

Ptlmn. Richard K. Walton, Asst. Editor

Margie McMillin, Artist

Graphic Arts, Photography

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FRONT COVER: Rider safety is uppermost

in the minds of these two S.O.G. patrol

men as they walk through a subway train.

See story.

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The Chicago Police Star is published monthly by the Chicago Police Department and is the official Department publication. The Star is distributed free of charge to active and retired Department members and to persons and agencies in the field of law enforcement. No one is authorized to solicit or accept payment for advertising or subscriptions to the Star. Permission to reprint articles must be received in writing from the Director of Public and Internal Information . Address communications to Chicago Police Star. Public and Internal information Division, Chicago Police Department, 1121 South State Street, Chicago, illinois 60605.

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Preventing Homicides

Last year the city of Chicago incurred 970 deaths by

homicide. Hundreds of lives were taken with criminal intent or in anger and frustration.

The major vehicle of homicide is the handgun. In 1974, there were 669 homicides committed by firearms 73.24% of these were handguns . New legislation, on the highest level, is needed to eliminate the manufacturing of handguns.

Of the homicides which occured in 1974, over 60 910 were committed indoors, usually between people who are acquainted with each other. This type of homicide can only be prevented by a total ban on the manufacture and sale of handguns and the enforcement of severe penalties for those who would use handguns.

In addition, we must endeavor to strengthen the moral structure of our society. We must eliminate the emphasis on senseless violence in the movies and on television. We must strengthen the commitment of all our citizens to the value and sacredness of human life.

Cmdr. Joseph G. DiLeonardi Homicide/Sex


•HOM CID • Murder is as old as mankind and the

motives as complex as man's emotions. Only the technological efficiency of death weapons had changed. Nine hundred and seventy homicides is a statistic. But what of the individual homicide? Who commits it and why? Murders can be classified into three major categories -"domestics," collateral crime. and the mystery. Last year 85% of Chicago's homicides fell into the altercations category, 7% into collateral crime, and only 8% into the mystery category.

To find out about homicide, the Star interviewed two experienced homicide investigators from Area 4. 263 murders were committed in Area 4 last year. Area 4 is composed of four police districts-the 10th, 11th, 12th and the 13th. It composes what is known in street talk as the "West Side"-Marquette, Monroe, Fillmore, Wood. Murders occur here on an all too frequent basis, as do rapes, robberies, and serious assaults. The gun is used too easily here. Street gangs are prevalent with their endless wars. The West Side has its equivalent in New York and in Detroit, and almost every major city in the world.

Investigator James Padar is young,

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articulate, and well educated as is his partner, Mike Shull. Padar has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois. He was appointed to the Department in 1966, served. as a beat officer in the 18th District, prior to becoming a Criminal Investigator.

Mike Shull attended DePaul Univer-

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sity for three years and John Marshall Law School for a year. He served in the U.S. Army with tours in Vietnam and Germany. He was appointed to the Department in 1970 and also served in the 18th District prior to becoming an investiga tor.

The two of them work together well with the easy confidence and trust that only partners develop. They've worked

on many cases together, from the numerous domestics to the involved mystery.

One prime example of the involved "Mystery" was the Oil Drum Murders handled by Investigators Padar and Shull and other members of Area 4 Homicide/Sex.

In the early morning hours on July 6, 1974, the owner of a small restaurant on the West Side, summoned the police to his establishment.

The owners' wife had been complaining for several weeks about an unpleasant odor that seemed to be emanating from the storage room in the rear of the store. Early that evening, the owner checked the storage room expecting to find the body of a stray dog or cat. He found nothing, but the odor was stronger then ever. When he went home that evening, he reflected upon the odor and his experiences in Graves Registration during his wartime service.

He returned to the store and the storage room at midnight to make a more thorough inspection and observed two 55 gallon oil drums with sealed lids. He unsnapped one of the lids and the smell was overpowering. When he looked in he found what appeared to be a body. He quickly replaced the lid

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and summoned the police. Invs. Padar and Shull were the first homicide investigators to arrive on the scene.

There was a body in each oil drum, one of which was missing legs from the knees down. A search of the storage room revealed that the legs were packed in a box on the floor. Both bodies were wrapped in numerous plastic sheets and were in an advanced state of decomposition.

The initial stage in any homicide investigation is to identify the victim. In this case the victims were taken to the morgue and the bodies were fingerprinted and identified. The two victims had considerable criminal backgrounds and had served time. Once the victims were identified, the investigators had a starting point. A bonus in this case was that several checks were found on the bodies. The checks had been made out to one of the victims and returned to him by the bank marked insufficient funds. The checks had been made out in May and June of 1970 and totaled $2,710.55.

Once the identity was established Padar and Shull began an intensive probe of a victims' lifestyle. Their friends, family, acquaintances, employers, employees, girlfriends, bank accounts, credit ratings, and private relationships were scrutinized by analytic minds. In this case Padar and Shull used the checks as a starting point. They were from the account of the previous owner of the restaurant who had been found with his throat slit in the trunk of a car in the O'Hare Airport parking lot on February 28, 1974.

Homicide investigators are not supermen nor are they clairvoyant. They are intelligent and perserving. Homicides are not solved by inspiration but by legwork. Using the writer of the bad checks as a possible suspect, they checked on his movements for the months prior to his disappearance; concentrating especially on the last few weeks in November and the first part of December-the approximate time of death of the two men in the oil drums.

This man, we'll call him Sam for identification purposes was a former criminal and had spent time in the same federal penitentary as one of the victims. Padar and Shull questioned dozens of people concerning his actions during the crucial period.

They found out that the gun used in killing the two men was a .38 caliberthe same type of weapon that Sam was known to keep on the premises. They

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Suspects and victims clothes are vacuumed and the contents are minutely examined for physical evidence. Often this type of meticulous examination has led to a big b1'eak in a homicide case.

knew that on the night of the two victims disappearance, one of Sam's friends came to the restaurant prior to the normal closing time and found the restaurant closed. When he knocked on the door, Sam appeared from the rear of the store in a highly agatated state and bluntly told him that the store was closed and to go away.

They learned that Sam asked several people the best way of disposing a "dog's" body. They also learned that several conversations were overheard concerning the fact that Sam had "taken care" of several juicemen and was looking for some help in getting rid of the bodies.

During this same period Sam's behavior became very erratic and according to friends and family he was growing increasingly more nervous and seemed in great fear. They found that one of the victims' car was parked one block away from the restaurant. They learned that Sam had owed a great deal of money. This information did not come easily. It took weeks to track down some of the people who had it. Padar and Shull used phone books, divorce court

records, telephone bills. They checked with suburban police and federal authorities.

In the meantime, they received other cases, followed other trials, went to inquests, testified in front of Grand Juries and Trial Juries on past cases. Open cases were also reviewed, no matter how old they were. The books are never closed on a unsolved murder.

After the information was all in on the "Oil Drum" case, the determination was made that the victims were killed by Sam who had defaulted on juice payments and was afraid of retaliation. The case was cleared.

Investigator Jim Padar told the Star: "The most important skill that Homicide Investigator can develop is to extract information from all kinds of people, under varied circumstances. Many times we depend on goodwill for gathering information."

His partner, Mike Shull added, "One of the first things you learn as a Police Officer is that people will lie, even when telling the truth will help them, they still lie. This is even more of an axiom in Homicide work!"


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As noted earlier in this article, the vast percentage of homicides are caused Street named after late Ptlmn. Barron for domestic reasons. All homicides are treated alike, whether the victim is rich or poor, common law or married, white or black. Each human being deserves the same equal treatment under the law in death as well as life. That this precept is upheld by the Chicago Police Department's Homicide Investigators can be attested to by their outstanding record in solving murders. In 1974 Chicago ranked 8th in Homicides with 24.8 per 100,000. The clearance rate was an outstanding 78.14%, leading all metropolitan cities in the nation.

Commander DiLeonardi told the Star that, "Our investigators work for honest solutions not just headcounts. They will work just as hard to prove a man innocent as they will to prove him guilty. Many a person who appeared to be a prime suspect at first, has been cleared by intensive investigation and the maintenance of open minds on the part of our investigators."

Commander DiLeonardi wanted to utilize the Star to personally express his thanks to the preliminary investigators of the Patrol Division who are often the first on the scene, "Without the professional attitudes displayed by members of the Patrol Division in protecting the crime scene and gathering first rate information, our job would be much harder.

"In addition, I would like to thank the members of the Department's Criminalistics Division for the superaltive

This heavy and powerful magnet can uncover weapons and other metal objects in fast water or under inches of silt as shown above. In the photograph on the right, investigators move in on a murderer who refused to surrender.

Dedication ceremonies here held recently in Calumet Park. One of the numerous side streets in the park was renamed Edward Barron Drive. Patrolman Edward Barron was killed in the line of duty on 25 September 1974 while assigned to the 4th District Tactical Unit. Officer Barron was responding to a Robbery in Progress call at 97th and Colfax when he was killed. In the photo above, from left to right are Cmdr. E. Sheehy, Father Barron, Mrs. Barron, Members of the family, and Ald. Vrdolyak.

"It is this highly professional teamwork and cooperation between Patrol, Criminalistics, and the Homicide Unit that has given the Chicago Police Department the best clearance rate for homicides in the country".

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work they have done in the preservation, collection, and processing of evidence."


MASS TRANSIT UN IT'S

Security System

The C.T.A. Mass Transit system com

prises one of the largest systems in the United States. It has 90 miles of track and 124 stations. In order to handle the special crime patterns that are particular to such a vast system the Chicago Police Department has, since 1947, provided an unique team of specialists -the Mass Transit Unit.

Each section of this unit complements the other in the Department's determined efforts to eradicate crime on the Chicago Transit Authority's surface, underground and elevated stations.

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They deal not only in the apprehension of criminals, but serve as an effective deterrent. According to Capt. James Delaney, Commander of the Special Functions/Mass Transit Unit, the primary goal of the unit is to prevent crime from taking place.

"Our uniformed forces provide a strong deterrent to those who have criminal intent. The opportunity to commit a crime is denied when a uniform officer is present. In addition, the uniformed officers provide many other services to the public, by answering

inquiries, giving directions, locating and returning lost children, packages, and providing first aid. In addition, the sense of security on the part of the mass transit rider is heightened when he observes the uniform patrol teams checking the stations and riding the trains. We place special emphasis on high crime areas.

"Crime prevention is something that is intangible. We cannot amass statistics on the numbers of crimes which did not take place, the number of opportunities denied to the criminal. The combination of the highly mobile uniform patrol teams and the plainclothes tactical teams utilizing both surveillance and decoy methods keeps the would-be mugger off balance and unsure.

The potential offender cannot be certain his victim is not an undercover policeman or whether the next arriving train might have a team of uniformed


Drivers on the buses have been instructed to blink their ligh ts on and off if they are encountering difficulties or need police aid . Buses have also been equipped with special alert alarms that are tied into the C.T.A. Headquarter1) at the Merchandise Mart. They in turn contact the police with the information, location, and direction of the bus.

Among some of the newer innovations planned include the increased use of emergency phones on EI platforms, and closed circuit televisions at high risk locations. The Superintendent has also innaugurated a new ride and talk program by the Mass Transit Unit to

officers aboard. One of the biggest problems faced

by the Mass Transit Unit is public apathy and people who fail to report crimes when they do take place. One example of this took place recently when plainclothes officers working in tandem with uniform officers apprehended several youths who were causing a disturbance on a train. Upon conducting a protective search of the youths, the officers found a sawed-off pellet rifle and several wallets. The officers contacted the people through the identification in the wallets and discovered that they had been robbed by the youths, but that not one of them had called the police to report the crime.

Another example, of a much more disturbing nature, took place recently. A group of people saw an innocent bystander brutally stabbed to death with a butcher knife while awaiting a train to work. Not one of the people who witnessed what had taken place on the platform stayed to help the police in their investigation or even attempt to render first aid to the victim who died of his injuries. Eventually, after an appeal by the Police Depart

ment in conjunction with the media, several witnesses did come forward to aid the investigation.

The Mass Transit Unit is constantly in the process of reviewing and upgrading the present programs. On an experimental basis, several programs have been tried out and some new ones are in the planning stage. One of the past experiments included the use of K-9 teams to patrol the system. In addition to the service and protection afforded to the trains and stations. C. T .A. buses are continually checked by members of the patrol division.

help gain the public's confidence and cooperation.

In order to combat an increase in crime on the Mass Transit facilities, Superintendent James M. Rochford recently ordered additional elements of the Special Operations Group to patrol the CTA. The units work in teams, in uniform, with additional back up and transport capabilities being provided by mobile teams on the ground . The units are on patrol 24 hours a day and cover every elevated line throughout the city. This additional manpower resource has had a highly effective deterrance effect on CTA crime rates.

To quote Superintendent James M. Rochford, "Saturation patrol has proved to be one of the most effective methods of crime prevention. However, because of the cost in manpower, it is normally not used except in those departments using the Special Operations Group concept. It must be remembered that to successfully reduce crime, law enforcement must make the criminal aware of the probability of apprehension". With the assignment of additional Special Operations Group personnel this probability became a strong possibility.


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Seated is Pierre Carbonnier Department Head of Interpol and Sgt. Poholke.

An important step in international cooperation and communication between the police of France and of the United States took place recently, at Paris, France. A special symposium on burglary protection and prevention measures was held from October 1st through the 5th.

One of the police representatives from the United States was Sergeant Art Poholke of the Comparative Tool Mark Section, Crime Laboratory of the Chicago Police Department. Sgt. Poholke has been a member of the Department since 1 Oct. 1956, and has been a member of the Comparative Tool Mark section since 1962, when it was originally founded.

A veteran of WWII, Sgt. Poholke remained in the reserves and was recalled during the Korean Conflict, when he was retrained as a locksmith.

Prior to becoming a member of the Crime Lab, he served in Traffic, Patrql, and as an Evidence Technician. In pursuit of excellence in his highly specialized field, Sgt. Poholke has studied extensively and has published numerous articles in newspapers and security

and professional journals. He also has written three training

bulletins for the Department. He taught at the Police Academy, the Police Training Institute at the University of Illinois, University of Louisville National Crime Prevention Institute, the Illinois Crime Prevention Seminar, and the Governors Commission on Crime Prevention and Control.

In addition, Sgt. Poholke teaches the mechanics and nomenclature to the Crime Prevention Officers of the Chicago Police Department and devotes eight hours a week to teaching Burglary Investigation to suburban police officers.

The purpose of the special Symposium was to share and gain knowledge, through local and national police agencies and factory engineers, relative to burglary prevention methods, comparative methods of attacks by burglars, evidence gathering and presentation, and lock standards and testing procedures. Also to explore those areas that public service and private enterprise may join in the mutual goal of community crime prevention.


002: Our deepest condolences to Ofcr. Samuel Jones on the loss of his brother · .. Ofcr. E. Earl is the proud father of another pearl, a baby boy' named, "Mario" .. . During the N.R. Unit's recent presentation of the "H.S. Battle of the Bands" session , our illustrious Com· mander Erskine Moore was not only observed patting his feet, but flexing his fingers and tuning a guitar. Is there a musician at the helm? .. . All 002 personnel wish Off. J. J. Griffin and E. Czoski a speedy recovery from injuries suffered as a result of an untimely auto accident while responding to an emergency call on duty . . . Were you aware of the physical fitness equipment now being installed in the basement at 002? I understand there is going to be a punching bag installed eventually . . . Ofcr. Bronaugh this is your last chance to get back in shape , now we know why you jump every time the phone rings.

Ofcr. Clifford Doyle

005: Congrats . of the month to Ptlmn. Dominic Vimarco and wife Noreen on the recent birth of the daughter Nicole · .. We also wish congrats. to Ptlmn. Dennis Mulcahy and his wife Denise on the birth of the son Kevin ... All the members of the 5th district wish Sgt. Sven Johnson a long and happy retirement, after 29 years of faithful service · . . We also welcome Sgt. Lawrence Herron who will take over the helm due to Sgt. Johnson's absence ... Get well wishes of the month go to Ptlmn. Richard (Ziggy) Ciszewski, who recently was discharged from the hospital, and now recuperating at home ... Congrats. of the month are bestowed upon Lt. Bob Hanley, Sgt. Russ Madia, Sgt. Pat Sullivan, and Sgt. Henry Cooper, along with their respective teams for the arrest of 282 offenders including 4 for homicide , 28 for armed robbery, 43 for burglary, and recovering 27 guns during

the 13th period of 1974.

Ptlmn. John Stella

006: Well an era has come to an end in the annals of the 6th Dist. P. Miritello, whose name appeared so often in the column . has been transferred to the 8th Dist. . .. Another great, F. Hackel has been considering giving his land in Wisc. to a down and out Gypsy family from Yugoslavia . The world needs more like Frank ... Tactical guys Guarnieri, Kimball and Walsh left on their vacation to climb Mt. Greenwood in Guarnierie's 65 Mustang (no air) but John said what do you want for 512.50 . . . Sgt. Grey and Sgt. Collins have each been presented with their very own Pax ... B. Hayes back from Canada with a 600 lb. black bear to his credit. Some of the guys at first thought it was his partner K. Daly . . . Kid Gallagher hasn't been saying much since winning the Ill inois Lottery . However, he did say something about taking the guys to Europe for a wee'k.

Ptlmn. R. Angone

009: We wish the follOWing Officers of the 9th Dist. the 'best of everything on their retirement: Capt. G. Sullivan, Capt. T. Nolan, Sgt. R. Boots, Ptlmn. A. Malinowski, Ptlmn. J. Corr . . . We also welcome back to work Sgt. T. Toolis and Ptlmn. J. Lawrence . .. Hats off to Ofcrs. Castaneda and Barista who saved a woman from drowning in the Chicago River . . . The following Officers displayed professional ability in a benefit basketball game to raise funds for badly needed sports eqUipment for St. Cyril, J. Stack, D. Krautter, D. Mallon, S. Ceja, E. Kodatt, K. Kolerich, J. Kwiatkowski, A. Mientus .and the leader of the group, Lt. V. Contino ... Good luck to Ofcrs . S. Bycyek and D. Maderak who were transferred to Gang Crimes. 3rd Area .. . Welcome to the following men transferred into the 9th Dist.: Capt. J. McCann, Ofcrs. W. Muszynski, W. Tuch, and Sgt. Sellers . .. We lost a typist in the person of Mary Spagnola, one of the finest. Mary was transferred to Gang Crimes , 3rd Area ...

Ptlmn. Gerald R. Sheehan

010: Welcome aboard to R. Karlik, J. Lewis and T. Cunningham .. . Good luck to Sgt. M. Johnson, Ptlmn. S. Chambers and L. Johnson who transferred out . . .

Congrats. to Ptlmn. C. Lowery and wife Carol. on the birth of their son , Curtis Anthony .. . A speedy recovery to Sgt. D. Grames who is recuperating from surgery ... Welcome back to J. Wasco returning from 10D after a 7 month absence ... M. Leahy is glad to have his old partner back; even though the headaches have returned . . . P. Hefferan says he 's staying away from Chinese food ... A special thanks to my friends of Capt. Casey's watch.

Darlene Gniadek

011: Welcome mat is rolled out to Lt. John Thedos and the return of the dynamiC duo. Ptlm. John Bullard and J. G. Smith . . . Good to see Sgt. Douglas Prine and Ptlmn. John Dalesandro back in fine form after suffering long illnesses . . . Overheard that Ptlmn. Jackie Thomas gets all the breaks. including his finger . Hurry up and get well . .. Our deepest condolences to Ptlmn. Larry Ide and James McQueen whose fathers passed away recently . . . Proud to announce that Fillmore's finest received 148 Honorable Mentions during the 12th period. Congrats to all of you for jobs well done . .. Ptlmn. Barry Batson and Rick Owcarz are all smiles now that their seriously ill loved ones have recovered .. .

Ptlmn. Edward S. Franklin

012: Capt. John Moss, Acting D.C. issued Honorable Mentions to: R. Guin, A. Giannoni, ·E. Greenwood, D. Gregory, V. Grimm, F. Haupt, R. Huerta, I. Jefferson, D. Johnson, S. Johnson, W. Kent, D. Kmety, A. Kouchoukos, R. Smith, J. Lane, T. McHugh, J. Milhouse, H. Pena, T. Newton, A. Jo· delka, G. Krieger, R. Raducha, J. Riordan, S. Strezepka, D. Stevens, R. Schneider, J. Corcoran, W. Ziegler, C. Thomas, C. Tyska, J. Schnoor and Supervising Ser· geants, P. King, M. Bolton and J. Michael· sen ... SpeCial Salute to Doris Freeman for her efforts in keeping District's Traffic Records in perfect condition ... John "Rubber Belly" Kelly and wife Margaret are nervously awaiting their daughter Peggy's marriage . . . Nat Patterson claims Johnny "neWlywed " Randle is still on his honeymoon after two months ... Lockup's "Mr. Congenality Award" was presented to Frank "Thank you for coming in" DeMauro . .. Cheerful Ralph Chiapetta is reviewing his finances for 1975 contr ibution to the auto industry . . . Sgt. Ken Hyatt, Head Instructor for Karate Academy reports that recent crime increase has made self-defense more popular than ever .. .

Ptlmn. Gary Calabrese


013: Cmdr. Garcia turned a shade and was all smiles after a fun-filled vacation in sunny Ft . Lauderdale and Disney World . . . Secretary Irv Frohnauer is happy to have Debbie Annoreno back after her leave with the flu . . . Sgt. Anthony Cutaia appreciates the helping hand Ralph Barganski and the desk crew have given him . .. Well wishers packed Northwest Builders H~II on N. Central Ave . to bid farewell to retirees Sgt. Herman (the German) Horn and Officers Bill McNulty and Ed Millar. Together. they totaled 87 years of public service ... Temporarily, Friendlies Frank Leszcynski and Marcey Ruiz are helping the manpower shortage by working the beat ... Lt. Carl Maggio, a former 013 Neigh . ReI. Sgt., is relating well. The Lt. is continually being lauded for the outstanding efforts of his tactical unit . . . Warrant Officer James Mc· Namara warrants a pl'ug . .. And I keep hearing, "Heads up, better days are coming!"

Ptlmn. George Gottlieb

016: Congrats . to Frank Malito, for being presented with a little daughter (Kristie), by his pretty wife. Rich Murphy who recently took a bride. Bob Francesconi and Ron Caprio for their part in apprehending a vicious sex offender. And finally , to several Officers who are starring in a new movie titled "No Left Turn" filmed on location at Six Corners . . . Speedy recovery to Bob Zalesny, who is reported making excellent progress in Resurrection Hospital, after a serious accident . . . Members of the 16th District claim they have the six prettiest "Police Persons" in the whole city. We love 'em ... By the way, whatever happened to Joli Gosnell? .. . Dr. Kelleher is keeping an eye on "Chief" Libert after he was seen leading three howling dogs in a chorus of "Jingle Bells" . .. Mike Byrne and Len Ciangi will spend their furlough in Australia looking up an acquaintance they haven't seen in quite a while ... Roman Rosiak (O'Hare Field) , President of Polish National Airlines , has received numerous complaints about the shortage of "Kelbasa and Kapusta" on all dinner flights . ..

Ptlmn. Richard R. Kunicki

017: The 17th District was greatly shocked and mourn the death of our Asst . Secy. who passed away suddenly on December 12th. 1974. Our sympathy to his family. Ptlmn. Edward J. Borski will be missed by all in the District as well as throughout the Department . . . Community Services held two Christmas parties for

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the blind children . The party for the older children was rounded out by their attending a Pro Basketball Game, The Bulls. The group received numerous gifts of candy , and musical instruments, as well as transistor radios .. . Honorable Mentions were given to the following officers: Sgts. Sarnowski and Trifone, Ptlmn. Atkins, Bagnall, S. Becker, Boivin, Burke, Cortis, Halvorsen, Hussey, Hyland, Jacobs, Jones, Keating, Koncz, Lohse, Lucian, Matranza, Nowicki, Panico, Pa· walek, Ptacek, SanFilippo, Sekerka, Sykes, Tomasik, Vosnos, Wick, Zielinski. Wei· come to the men who have been transferred into the 17th District . . . Now that the holidays are over, we are all hoping 1975 will be a prosperous year.

Bonnie Hayson

019: Changing inserts this month are J. Matthews, Wm. Fraser, J. Rodriguez, G. Matthews and M. Underwood. Good luck on your new assignments' .. . Our deepest condolences to Ptlm. J. Meyer on the recent death of his father, Sgt. Fred Meyer who recently retired from the Department ... Sgt. Fred Heidemann, Ptlmn. J. Matthews, Ptlmn. R. Obartuch and Ptlmn. P. Musso were awarded a Department Commendation . .. Get well messages go to M. Robinson, P. Wehner and J. Zimmerman ... Best wishes to Sr. Public Safety Aide A. Jungheim who is on a leave of absence ... Anyone with any news contact the undersigned.

Barbara Jean Spletzer

A/2 Special Operations: A hearty farewell to Bob "Blade" Pesavento as he leaves us to join Bolingbrook P.O.. .. Congrats . to M. Hofer who just got marrried . . . Vince Keating cerebrated yet another birthday .. . Men receiving Honorables: R. Binkowski, M. Morrissey, K. Grabowski, L. Rolston, F. Ulleweit, R. Mcintyre, T. Purtell, D. Ferrentino, P. Englert ... Welcome aboard to B. Yocum who joins us from 009 . . . J. Katauskas recently underwent knee surgery . . . L. Cagney and L. Rolston arrested an offender after a chase. He had taken a cab in an armed robbery and picked up a woman and shot and robbed her ... T. Purtell and M. Hofer made a nice home invasion pinch . .. J. Clarke has been taking a "crash" course in body and fender work .. . P. Sweeney was treated to religious hymns at the watch party courtesy of E. Meyers .. . Sgt. Cull refuses to play handball with a certain individual who always wins . .. I'll give you another chance.

Pflmn. John M. Wills

A/ S C.I.D.: Congrats to Inv. Raymond Wehers of 5 Burg. who responded to an All Call Broadcast of a robbery in progress . He was fired upon and in the resulting battle, he shot one of the robbers . Two accomplices were subsequently arrested by 5 Robb. . . . Welcome to Jack O'Hanian and George Palmeri who are new to Area 5 but who have been off probation for some time now .. . Area 5 has a new civilian employee. Emily Lugo is assigned to G.A. 5 and she has everybody practicing Spanish .. . Sgt. Rocco Rinaldi and his dog Baron von Eric are new additions to 5 HI S ... Best of luck to AI Nere who has been detailed to Area 4 G/ A from 5 G/ A. AI has been recovering from back sur· gery ... Patrick (Ted) Dwyer crashed into an instant left turning auto and wound up with skid marks on his nose. He is currently assigned to an experimental squad car that features air brakes and rubber fenders.

'Inv. Norman Lorvig

Bureau of Community Services: Congrats to Jeri McCarthy of P&IID on her recent marriage to Sgt. Wm. A'lexander of R&D Div., and to Joanie Lee, Unit 550, on her engagement to Ptlmn. Edward Richardson, 003 Dist. . . . Welcome aboard to Lt. Paul Blaney, Shirley Wash· ington and Izella Jackson of Preventive Prog. Div.! ... Wishing Taya Sun a speedy recovery from her illness . . . P. O. Rosella Clayborn enjoyed her trip to Las Vegas . .. Congrats to Ofcr. Tom Stack and his wife on the birth of a daughter on New Year's Eve (that's planning!) . .. Tom Ramos is now a qualified instructor in the Red Cross Drug Abuse & Communications Instructors course .. . Police Person Helen Casey received her Master Degree in "Corrections. " She is the only woman police officer to have a Bachelor and Master Degree in Law Enforcement and on her way for a Doc· torate Degree! Congrats and good luck, Helen! . .. B.C.S. annual Christmas party held at the Matinique was a festive occasion , never to be forgotten . Listen to this : we found out that we have a potential "Gold Record" winner in Officer Nate Burton, Human Relations Div., whose vibes generated songs to sooth savage beast.

Violet Dykas

Bureau of Inspect. Servo Ad.: Happy New Year! May 1975 be the best year . ever for al . . . Sgt. Joe Lorenz and his


Roberta cruised the Caribbean Islands during the Christmas Holidays .. . Yours truly spent the holidays in Seattle, Washington, visiting daughter and grandchil dren. and attended a medieval feast on New Year's Eve. Deputy Supt. Ware was on vacation during the holiday season and Commander Wilson did an excell'ent job as Acting Deputy Superintendent ... Everyone is back at their desks now and things are back to normal ... Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mary Howard, I.A.D .. on the untimely death of her dear son, Officer Dan Howard, who was aCCidentally killed with his partner on New Year 's Day while responding to a call of 'man with a gun'.

Marge Happs

Canine Unit: A hearty welcome back to Lt. O'Toole from annual furlough, and many thanks to Lt. Duggan who was our Acting C.O. during the 13th Period . . " Congrats of Officers J. Bell and R. Kary on the arrest of three burglars in a stolen van . Also to Officers F. Balzano and B. Irgang on the armed robbery arrest outside a west side tavern .. . Members of the Canine Unit, Helicopter/ Marine Unit extend their sympathies to Sgt. Mike Burke, Helicopter Unit, on the loss of his father .. . Your humble reporter became the proud owner of nine German Shorthaired Pointer pups early in December. I tried my best to get them into the Canine Unit but it seems they are the wrong breed and Lt. O'Toole wouldn't buy it.

Ptlmn. Pat Stack

C.I.D. Headquarters: Well , now it's official. George Poplaski (Hom/ Sex) figured it out. He 's had enough . It just doesn't pay to work for 20%. He will retire on May 1st, 1975 ... Frank Cosgrove, the "Dean Martin" of the 5th floor thought enough I of his friends to send a card while on vacation (in Chicago) . . . Our golf course informant tells us that he observed a foursome on one of those Florida courses which included Paul Quinn. I'm further told that Capt. Quinn finally met his equal and got beat and tried to settle up with Confederate money .. . It has been reported that Henrietta Hatch was observed on the island of Jamaica taking some sun, but when she heard that the Purolator money was " stashed" in Grand Cayman Island, off she went, shovel in' hand, looking for the buried treasure . . . From G/ A Sgt. Castans back from Padre Island and had beautiful weather . . . Iggy Piodamani back from the same place two weeks

later. lousy weather .. . Adios. Amigos .

till next time .

Ptlmn. Paul Consolazio

Criminalistics: Thanks to all who made the Annual Laboratory Christmas Party a success ... Our condolences are extended to Sgt. Marin, Sgt. Rechtien, Georgene Bell and Rudy Andrs, all of who recently lost loved ones . . . Congrats to Sgt. B. Thompson who was appointed to State of Illinois Polygraph Examiner licenS ing Board .. . Dorothy Daly enjoyed her recent visit to Disneyland. Congrats to Dennis Lesniak who received his Bachelor 's Degree in Education, also, to all those promoted to Technicians . . . Best wishes to re-assigned personnel.

Tech. John Stout

Finance Div.: The Finance Div. votes unanimously to keep the "Around the Department News Beat" and the puzzle . These favorites would be sorely missed by all .. . Sad news for all you single girl.s. Harvey Bechler and his Linda become Mr. and Mrs . in February .. . Director Joseph Mildice has been working out every morning in the new Physical Fitness Program. Those extra inches and pounds are coming off . . . Welcome to newcomers in Finance : Gloria Davis, Mary Cirillo and Lena McClellan . . . Bill Horne has been swamped with calls aflu mail congratulating him on his upcoming 54th anniversary with the Department, since our announcement in the November issue.

Margaret Homan

GIA, Area 1: Through the efforts of their Secys ., the CID Units at Area 1 had a successful Christmas Eve party , which was enjoyed by al II. The food was delicious and there was loads of it . .. G/A welcomes Inv. Simulis and Civ. George Romero, a very handsome addi tion indeed ... Congrats. are in order for Deborah Johnson upon her marriage, Inv. Raddatz, Robbery, for a fine baby boy and JoAnn Thompson, Auto Theft, for an adorable baby girl named Pili (second born) .. . Returned from ,MR

Assistant. Welcome aboard! ... Congrats to Inv. Castaneda (a former 19711972 Olympic participant) who is a candidate for the newly organized professional soccer team in Chicago, called "Chicago Sting ." That's all for now. Catch ya' later.

Cory Rydzewski Mary Beth Tumpich

Personnel Div.: Everyone in Personnel wishes Tom Lannon a healthy and happy retirement. We know that with all your free time, you'll hit the low 80's before too long . Not your age, Tom, your golf game! .. . We also wish our best to Dr. Cesare of our Medical Section on his recent retirement . .. The Division's Christmas party, held at the Won Kow Restaurant in Chinatown, was certainly a memorable event. Entertainment was provided by our own personal and personnel violinist, Hernando Santana . .. Another beautiful, new face (not to mention the rest of her) has been added to our staff. Alma Barreto, you can ring my bell (or Pax) anytime you want . .. A shape-up program has hit our division. By this time next month, you'll see John Mallee, Mike Shea, Joan Spiotto, Rita Zimmermann and yours truly in peak, physical condition . Only one thing-let's not run up thirteen flights of stairs again, OK guys . . . Debbie Giannini has transferred to the Data Systems Division . Good luck, Deb, but would you do me a favor? Would you find out if that little mark on the back-space key of a keypunch machine is really known as a "gray Cobol arrow"?

Bill Gerber

Property Management Div.: The Engineer's Union recently held a dinnerdance at the Martinique-the Property Management staff was well represented. The party was a huge success, we are still reminiscing! . . . Tom Sullivanthere he goes again! Hawaii this time . .. He came back with the "Aloha" and " Hang Loose Brother" terminology that is so typical of those of us who have been there .

Delores Donahue

Radar Section: At this printing time we have several illnesses; we hope by the time of publication all are back in good

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health: Harry Bork, Pete Brady, George ScheU, Joan (Mrs. Pete) Duffy, Bud Friddle's mother, George Jurich's sister . . . Chet Pacyna has a big surprise in store for all, but he is keeping it under his hat until the proper time . . . Dan McGovern was planning a cruise for his first period furlo until he found out the Wendella stopped running in October ... Jack Jucewicz won an award for the best skiing police officer east of the Chicago River ... Kenny Lavorata says he is going to give up pizza for lent ... John O'Malley is going to give up dancing and Charley Christian is going to stop smoking every other Friday . . . Mike Durdov is thinking of becoming a plumber and going to work for the City ... AI Adams is taking Spanish and has been seen wearing a sombrero and serape around his house ... Norm Angelo expressed a desire to join the mounted unit if he could just figure where to put the antenna and meter.

Charlie Jenkins

Records Div.: Condolences to Eileen Perell on the loss of her son Bill ... A speedy recovery from surgery is wished to Neil Joslyn, and welcome back to work to Karen Huels and Johnny Mae Harrison ... Congrats. to former FP Tech Glenda Gose on the arrival of Michele Gose ... A big welcome is extended to Sister Maureen Freeman who is home visiting her parents Ed and Mary from Peru ... Lt. B'lackenbury, FIS Co, spent a well deserved furl a in the land of sunny Florida . . . We now have a new look in Room 209 . The Property files has joined the rest of the Records Inquiry unifying the unit and making us one big happy family! . . . Good luck to Joe Mortimer in his new position at the 'Ulinois State Bureau in Joliet .. . Happy to see William Anderson from the Probation Dept. up and around after a lengthy illness.

Jean Dorken

Training Div.: We would like to take this opportunity in welcoming the following named personnel to the staff of the Training Academy: Sgts. Bishop, Cooper, Hayes, Kann, Thoele and Weyforth, along with Ptlmn. Botzek, Cumberland, L. Woods, R. Jones, W. Silk and civilians Donna Kontos and Renee Rebich . . . Policewomen Ka",fmann, McGrath and Perry were detailed to the division ... Civilian Rafaela Saldana was detailed to this division during the month of November 1974. Good luck to all of you at your new assignment ... It's good to again see the smiling faces of Bob Bar

tuch, "Doc" Zivalyevich and Sgt. Collins who recently returned from the medical rolls ... Congrats. to Ptlmn. Suarez and his wife on the birth of a 8 lb. 6 oz. baby girl born during the month of November 1974 .. . Members of the staff are all very eager to start the newly formed Voluntary Staff Physical Fitness Program . Your reporter feels that within a year staff members will be "top" athletic material. Congrats. to Mrs. Josephine Radtke on her promotion to Principal Stenographer in the Training Division .

Ptlmn. A. Exarhos

Vice Control Div.: New Year's resolutions: Cmdr. Michael O'Donnell resolved to eliminate all Xmas candy from VCD. Sgt. Don Herion (Gamb) vowed to sacri· fice his golf for a better badminton backswing . . . Inv. Ray "Rocco" Rubino (Gamb) resolved not to see Godfather II. IPtlmn. James Lee (Narc) promised to make pub'lic all coffee fund records . · .. Ptlmn. Pat Chambers (Gamb) resolved to a'llow Policeperson Maureen O'Connell to drive . .. Speedy recovery to Sgt. Henry Kramer (Prost) recuping at home and Inv. Lou Cuddy (Lic. 1) on the med. with chicken pox! .. . See Lt. Robt. McCann (V IDet) for details on the VCD non-smoking club ... Sgt. Ed Bray (Lic. 1) and Marge celebrated 31 yrs . of marriage .. . Congrats. to Sgt. Rolf Northfell (Lic. 6) on coaching his team to another football championship and Sgt. Marvin Berger (V IDet) on his second award as Corpsman of the year with the Medinah Motorcycle Corps . . . Welcome back from the area to Sr. Typist Laura Collins (VI Anlys) .

Inv. Fred Keto

Vouth Div.: Best wishes to the right hand gal of 074, P.W. Carmen Schuttler and to V.O.'s Irmin Burkart and Bob Heyrman (076) who are recovering from surgery · .. Condolences to V.O. John McAvoy on the recent loss of his mother-in-law. V.O. Troike on the loss of his fatrherin-law and to P.W. Linda Harrison who lost her grandfather . . . Good IllJIck to Mr. Robert Bell. father of V.O. Tom Bell (and father-in-law of Inv. Kathy Bell) who recently retired as a Master Sergeant from the III. National Guard · .. Congrats. to V.O. and Mrs. Michael McCluskey (076) on the birth of their son, Brian ... A big loss to the Personnel Division and a big gain for 074 in the person of Ptlmn. James McMahon who recently took over the "desk" on the 3rd watch ... Best wishes to everyone for a fantastic '75.

Polwmn. Frances Isabelle


MAINTAINING LAW AND ORDER in "that swampy little village" cal led Chicago, in frontier days, was not a very complex procedure. The citizens sort of took matters into their own hands. When a crime was committed, there was invariably a sudden loss in population. The criminals were ordered to get out of town. They generally went.

The first constable of Chicago, Archibald Clybourne, was appointed in 1825, when the city was a precinct of Peoria County. This position, however, was just one of Clybourne's occupations-apparently crime in Chicago was not sufficient to provide one man with a full time occupation. In 1829, Clybourne was authorized to run a ferry across the Chicago River. Later in the same year he was appointed one of the first trustees of the school section, a three-member board. He was made Justice of the Peace in 1831.

In 1833, Chicago had a population of 350 and citizens voted to become incorporated. The city elected Town Trustees, who held office for one year. The Board of Trustees was entrusted with the usual powers-to abate nuisuances, gambling, disorderly conduct, to prevent fast driving, to license stores and enforce police regu'Iations . . . except that no police regulations existed.

T HE FIRST "JAIL" was mainly a pound , put up at the behest of citizens who didn't want their neighbors ' domestic animals running all over their property. Drunken vagrants were occasionally tossed in there to sober up. In the fall of 1833 , it was felt this "estray pen" was not metropolitan enough for Chicago. A log jail was built. As the number of offenders against the law increased, an oaken cell was added, separate from the first structure. The small building was said to have accommodated as many as 28 "guests" at one time.

The first crime on record occurred in July, 1833: a robbery of "thirty- four dollars in Eastern Currency. " Because of the public interest in this first case, the trial was adjourned to a tavern on the west side, where the public could hear the young lawyers to best advantage . The courtrooms in the early days were always crowded . It was one of the chief amusements of the populace.

The first murder case was tried in an unfinished store in 1834. The suspect, accused of killing his wife and lawyer, was acquitted .

T HE FIRST CODE of municipal laws was passed in 1835 by the new Board of Town Trustees. Chief features were prohibition of gaming houses, definition of what were street nuisances, proscription of the sale of liquors on Sunday and the firing of guns and pistols in the streets.

The first High Constable office was created by the 1837 charter. An officer of the Municipal court, he was chosen from the city constables. The city council now had the power to appoint as many constables as it thought proper, not exceeding one from each of the six city wards . The council appointed the High Constable and a force of two constables, which constituted the police force.

T HE FIRST REGULARLY-ELECTED constable, Orson Smith, was elected in 1851. During his administration, the first "bridewell" was erected. Before this, prisoners were forced to serve out their terms by cleaning and repairing the streets with a ball and chain attached to the left leg. The city council decided it would be cheaper to build a jail than pay the blacksmith for all those balls and chains.

The first official police force was established under Chief of Police Cyrus P. Bradley in 1855.


Successful Kidney Transplant

Gives Officer New Life and Hope

Patrolman Michael Nicoletti of the

Chicago Police force passed the sixth anniversary of his successful kidney transplant August 2. Nicoletti, 44, is a patrolman with the corporation counsel's office. He is on light duty, serving ~ummons, warrants, and notices of building code violations.

In 1968, after one and one-half years on an artificial kidney, he received a cadaver kidney transplant at the University of Chicago's Billings Hospital. He is one of the most successful cadaver kidney transplant recipients in the Chicago area, according to Dr. Frank P . Stuart, University of Chicago transplant surgeon.

Patrolman Nicoletti has worked steadily during the entire six years since transplantation. He had only one small

Patrolman Michael Nicoletti

rejection episode two weeks after transplantation, which was reversed easily with additional immunosuppression drugs, says Dr. Stuart.

Nicoletti joined the Police Department in 1959. Subsequently he developed kidney disease, but the disease was present for several years without him knowing it.

STATEMENT OF WIFE

When I was told my husband needed a transplant to save his life, panic set in as to who would donate the kidney. I knew how remote the possibility of getting one was. The realization of death was more sharp than ever. I was told the time left him was very short. A part of me kept on believing

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A1·tificial kidney dialysis mach'ine similar to the one used on Ptlmn. Nicoletti.

no matter what, he would live. Six months after my second son was born, I was told my husband had at least six months, possibly a year. Mike's fight to live was so strong that 18 months later he was still fighting, although I could see it was getting harder to fight. We suddenly realized how helpless and small we are in a situation like this beyond our control.

When you love someone with your heart and life, life cannot be visualized without them. The senselessness of this sickness, the injustice of it all, along with the endless prayers and bargainings with God for a miracle eventually have you surrender to see the situation as hopeless as it is. You only hope the courage you have will match that of his and pray the front you put up in front of your husband doesn't break down. Even the prayers change in form, as it becomes increasingly more difficul t to see them suffer pain day after day. You even feel ashamed for thinking of praying for it all to end for them, while another part of you keeps on hoping for that miracle.

After countless efforts by dedicated doctors, a call comes in and a cadaver kidney is ready. That's where we met Dr. Stuart and our miracle was granted. A second chance at life! Words

cannot convey the depth of the happiness we all felt. Yet if it weren't for the generosity of the family who consented in donating the kidney , this miracle could not have been possible. Because of them, my husband is alive.

An experience of this sort changes your views on life. You really live each day, not exist and just waste the time away. You don't take life for granted anymore as so many of us do. Life is more precious to you than ever before. You also get to know the Maker above in a way you never did before. Each additional year that passes makes us more appreciative of life and each other.

If more lives are to be saved cadavers kidney are so vital. To someone waiting for a chance to live again, just the thought of a possible kidney transplant for them, can carry them a long way when the going gets rough. Knowing others have made it is an inspiration in itself. The wait, however, can be an agonizing one, though, since there are many more patients than kidneys available.

We were one of the fortunate ones. We can look back upon the difficult times prior to the transplant and pray they'll stay in the past. The endless months in the hospital, the pain, the


comas, wondering if he'd make it through the night and other unpleasant , . . Department Commendations events have finally become like a bad dream that's over. They've also become chapters in our lives that we know can never be completely forgotten .

If only more people could realize the unending dedication of these doctors working with kidney patients isn't enough. It takes their support as well to give life to someone else. And yet so many will never have that chance.

Dr. Frank P. Stuart

I suppose to someone who's never been sick these words seem futile. Their attitudes may be, what do they care, it's someone else's problem. What we really need are more people with compassion and big hearts like the people who donated my husband's kidney. The truth is once you're gone, your kidneys can't help you any longer but two other people will have a chance at life.

It sure would be a pretty sure way of getting into the gates of heaven if you haven't led the kind of life you should have.

As to our Dr. Stuart, words cannot describe what we feel in our hearts for him. Without his gifted hands and dedication, this could not have been possible either. On more than one occassion in the past six years, he has helped my husband. As my Mike says, "Next to the Man upstairs, he's my number one man. If anyone can pull you through when the odds are against you, he can."

Sincerely, Betty Nicoletti

NOTE: It is possible to arrange for kidney donations in advance to death. This can be done by contacting the Kidney Foundation of Illinois, 127 N. Dearborn, telephone 263-2140.

Sgt. Harry Vafiadis and Ptlmn. Anthony LoBue, WiUiam Rewers and Phillip Bue of the 1st District for initiative, perseverance and courage.

In the early morning hours, two men fatally shot another man at 1150 South Wabash. Sgt. Harry Vafiadis developed information on several possible suspects. The sergeant, assisted by officers Anthony LoBue, William Rewers and Phillip Bue, through interviews and a thorough search of arrest records, narrowed the suspects to four men.

Photographs of the four were obtained and shown to witnesses, who identified one of them as an offender. He was finally located and placed under arrest. A revolver was recovered from his house. Skillful questioning of the arrestee revealed the name and hiding place of the second offender. He was placed under arrest and the weapon used in the shooting was rerecovered from a trunk in a rear bedroom of his apartment. But arrestees were charged with murder.

Lt. Joseph McCarthy and Ptlmn. Steven Friedman of the 11 th District for a display of courage.

While assigned to the Tactical Unit in the 11th District, Lt. Joseph McCarthy and Officer Steven Friedman observed a known narcotic pusher run into a tavern at 2858 West Van Buren. The tavern was a recognized location

McCarthy Friedman

of narcotic traffic. The officers stopped their vehicle and entered the premises. While they were interrogating the suspect and other patrons about the narcotic traffic in the area, one of the patrons suddenly turned, produced a shotgun and pointed it at the officers.

To save their own lives and the lives of the patrons present, both officers immediately opened fire, fatally wounding the gunman. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Ptlmn. Donald Nichols and James Doody of the 3rd District for perseverance and investigative expertise.

Officers Donald Nichols and James Doody received meager information concerning two execution-type murders. Lengthy interviews with many residents in the area of the crimes resulted in a being obtained on the first offender. He was finally located and apprehended. Skillful questioning of him revealed the name of the second offender.

After numerous inquiries in the vicinity of the crime area, the second offender was found and placed under arrest. Although the arrestee acknowledged a third offender, he would not identify him. Subsequent investigation culminated in the third man involved in the two murders. All three arrestees were charged accordingly.

Ptlmn. Jake Lynch and William Polich of SOG Area 1 for exceptional alertness and courage.

While on patrol in the 2nd District, Officers Jake Lynch and William Polich heard two shots fired and observed a man fleeing from a liquor store at 5105 South Michigan Avenue. The suspect had money in one hand and a gun in the other.

The officers immediately pursued him and during the chase, the offender fired one shot at the officers. The officers returned the gunfire, striking the gunman in the right elbow. They apprehended him at 5143 South Indiana. The proceeds of the robbery and a revolver were recovered.

Subsequent investigation disclosed that the arrestee had entered the liquor store, produced a gun and demanded money from the manager. He then fired two shots, took the money and fled from the store. He was positively identified by the victim and charged accordingly.


Stolen and abandoned cars wind up at

AUTOMOTIVE POUNDS

View of hundreds of cars at Grand Ave. Pound.

Stolen autos, abandoned cars, and vehicles used in the commission of a crime all share one thing in common: many of them will eventually wind up being towed to one of the six Auto Pounds operated by the Chicago Police Department.

The Automotive Pounds Section is a unit of the General Support Division under the Bureau of Administrative Services. It is composed of Sergeants, Investigators, Pound Supervisors, Patrolmen, Property Custodians and clerical employees and is under the command of Lieutenant John J. Moriarty.

The six Auto Pounds were originally a part of the old Detective Division under the Auto Theft Section. In 1960 the Auto Pounds were set up as a seperate unit and assigned to the General Support Division. The number of impounded vehicles has steadily increased from 29, 128 in 1960 to 75,255 in 1974. In 1974, 30,000 of these vehicles were reclaimed and 372 which were impounded under Article 36 went to the Sheriff's Office.

Each of the six pounds is supervised by a patrolman classified as an Auto Pound Supervisor and is staffed by both police officers and civilian Property Custodians. In the near future, the personnel will be predominently civilian. The pound personnel are responsible for

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processing vehicles in and out of the pounds, and for their security while in the pounds.

The Automotive Pounds Section Headquarters, process vehicles throughout the Auto Pound System. This unit is required by law to determine ownership and financial interest in all vehicles which come into the pounds. This is accomplished by the pound clerks,

Derelict cars being marked for disposal within 3 days.

through license checks and written inquiries to the Secretary of State, for the last registered owners by Vehicle Identification Numbers. After the owner and lienholder are identified, a certified letter is sent to each. This letter states that the vehicle is impounded and instructs the interested parties in the procedures for reclaiming the vehicle.

Each inventory is processed by the Investigators through Police Department

Records, the National Crime Information Center, and the National Auto Theft Bureau, to determine if the vehicle is stolen or wanted. Sometimes, it is necessary to write the manufacturers and trace the vehicle through the dealership to determine ownership.

Last year the Automotive Pounds generated $1,256,102.65 in towing storage and auction receipts. Additional income is received by the City Collector from the contractors for junked vehicles.

Cars which are stolen or which are creating serious traffic hazards are given priorities for immediate tows. After the owner of any auto receives his copy of the certified letter he has 15 days in which to retrieve his vehicle. The basic charges are $20.00 for a tow and storage fees are $2.00 a day. In cases where a driver has been charged with Driving

Towing abandoned ca1' to pound.

While Intoxicated he may notify a relative or friend to pick up the vehicle or it will be towed as prisoner's property.

In cases, where the auto is abandoned, the criteria used in making that determination is that: the vehicle must be on a public way, for a period of seven continuous days, in a state of disrepair rendering it incapable of being driven. Also when the vehicle has no current state or city licenses. Vehicles which are unclaimed are sold at Public Auction every six to eight weeks and public announcements of these auctions are placed in newspapers as required by law. No member of the Police Department or his immediate family may purchase these vehicles.

The Bureau of Streets and Sanitation does all the towing for the Chicago Police Department and the entire operation is a combined effort to keep the streets of the city of Chicago open to the flow of traffic and clear of abandoned derelict automobiles.


http:1,256,102.65

Ptlmn. W. Calabrese Honored by Austin Boys Club

Asst. Exec. Dir. William DiCanio of NO?,th Austin Boys Club presenting plaque to Ptlmn. W. Calabrese while Lt. M. Tristano looks on.

Ptlmn. William Calabrese, veteran many awards for outstanding work in police officer for twenty years with the the field of sports for youth. As an Chicago Police Department has spent example. Calabrese is the recipient of almost half of his lifetime working with the Austin Town Hall Assembly Award youths. His position as an "Officer in 1967 for his work with youth welFriendly" has had a significant impact fare . in 1966, he was also the recipient on the youth in the community, particu of the Father of the Year Award from larly the North Austin Boys Club. the North Austin Community.

He was recently honored by receiv Calabrese has been the subject of ing the Distinguished Community Serv many articles in the news media for his ice Award from William DiCanio, assis work with youths. His best expression tant executive director of the North is: "If the youth is busy with athletics, Austin Boys Club. he won't be getting into trouble."

Ptlmn. Calabrese has in his possession

Crossing guards receive savings bonds

Three Crossing Guards from the 20th District received U.S. Savings Bonds from Devon Bank, 6445 N. Western, C.hicago, in recognition of the services they perform for school children throughout the community. The Bondf! were prese'(t~ed at the Guards Annual Christmas Breakfast. Mrs. Barbara Linn, AdverttS'tng Coordinator of Devon Bank (far right) is shown here presenting the bonds to (left to right): Dorothy Ekholm, Foster & Washtenhsaw; Rosylen Hoffman, Rogers & Sheridan; and Ella Joyce, Ashland & Montrose as Patrolman Steve Carynski, Guard SupM'visor and Ramona Shiffer, President of the Crossing Guard Association look on.

NOW HEAR THIS:

Memo From Chief To

Bureau Commander

Tomorrow evening at approximately 2000 hrs., Halley's Comet will be visible in the area, an event which occurs only once every 75 years. Have the men stand roll call in the parking lots in dress uniforms, and I will explain this rare phenomenon to them. In case of rain, we will not be able to see anything so assemble the men in the roll call room and I will show films of it.

Memo From Bureau Commander To Captain

By order of the Chief, tomorrow at 2000 hrs. Halley's Comet will appear above the district. If it rains, have the men fall out in dress uniforms, then march them to the roll call room where the rare phenomenon will take place, something which occurs only once every 75 years.

Memo From Captain

To Lieutenant

By order of the Chief, in dress uniforms at 2000 brs. tomorrow evening, the phenomenal Halley's Comet will appear in the roll call room. In case it rains, the Chief will give another order, something which occurs once every 75 years.

Memo From Lieutenant

To Sergeant

Tomorrow at 2000 hrs., the Chief will appear in the roll call room with Halley's Comet, something which happens every 75 years. If it rains the Chief will order the Comet into the parking lot.

Memo From Sergeant

To Patrolmen

When it rains tomorrow at 2000 hrs., the phenomenal 75-year-old Patrolman Halley, accompanied by the Chief, will drive his Comet through the roll call room in his dress.

Reprinted from the Cincinnati

Police Division Newsletter


IN MEMORIAM

Ptlmn. Harl G. Meister

Ptlmn. H arl G . Meister, 36, off duty, in civilian dress and in company with his son H arry, age 8, was shot to death Dec. 23, when he, as a police officer, attempted to prevent three youths from robbing him.

Officer Meister and his SOD Harry were removed to H oly Cross H ospital, where Officer Meister was pronounced D.O.A. and his son underwent treatment and later, surgery for a. facial wound that resulted in a broken jaw and teeth, and also, removal of a bullet fragment from his left shoulder.

Officer Meister was appointed to the Chicago Police Department on 22 July 1968 and was assigned to the 010 District at the time of his death.

Officer Meister is survived by his wife and their three children: Harry age 8, Jennifer Susan age 4, and Nancy Lyn. age 2.

MEMORIAL ROLL

Years of Date of Name Unit Age Service Death Ptlmn. Edward Borski .. . . .. 17th District . .. .. .. . . .... 58 .... .. 23 . ..... 12 Dec. Ptlmn. Roland Charles .... . . Area Two Burg . .. . . . . .... 46 ...... 21 . ..... 19 Dec. Ptlmn. Richard Condon ..... 9th District ............. . 47 ...... 18 . ..... 21 Dec. Ptlmn. Floyd Davis ........ . 10th District . . ........ . . . 46 ... . .. 19 ...... 25 Dec. Ptlmn. James Gillen .... .. . Auto Pounds .. ...... ..... 52 . .. ... 20 . ... .. 26 Dec.

RETIREMENT Years of Date of

Name Unit Age Service Retirement Ptlmn. William Doran . .. . . Communications .. . ..... . 61 . .. . . . 31 ...... 1 Dec. Sgt. Norman F. McCarthy . .. Intelligence .... .......... 56 . . .. . . 27 ..... . 1 Dec.

Ptlmn . Edward Connelly . .. . Area 6 Burg . . . .. ... . .... . 57 .. .. . . 24 . .. . . . 9 Dec.

Capt. John Cartan .. ...... . 5th District .. ..... ....... 63 ... .. . 36 .. .. .. 20 Dec.

Ptlmn . Edwin Balwierczak . . Disability Pen . . . . .... .... 49 ... ... 21 .. .. . . 27 Nov.

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DO YOU KNOW .. •

What constitutes an "infamous" crime?

An infamous crime is arson, bigamy, bribery, burglary, deviate sexual assault, forgery , incest or aggravated incest, indecent liberties with a child, kidn a pping or aggravated kidnapping, murder, perjury, rape, robbery, sale of narcotic drugs, subordination of perjury, and theft if the punishment is imprisonment in the penitentiary.

What does conviction of an infamous crime mean?

A person convicted of an infamous crime can not hold an office of honor trust or profit, cannot vote in an election , cannot be a juror. These rights can be restored by a pardon from the Governor.

Kill 132 Off icers

in 1974

In 1974, 132 local, county, State and Federal Law Enforcement Officers were killed compared with a total of 134 slain in 1973. Regionally 57 were slain in the Southern states. Thirty-seven in the North Central states. Twenty in the Western States. Fourteen in the North eastern states and four in Puerto Rico.

Twenty nine officers were slain handling disturbance matters. Twenty-eight attempting arrests for crimes other than robbery and burglary and twenty five were killed in connection with robberies. Twelve were slain investigating suspicious persons. Eleven were killed making traffic stops. Ten were slain handling prisoners. Nine were killed in unprovoked premeditated ambush type attacks and eight in connection with burglaries. One hundred twenty eight of the 132 officers slain were killed through the use of firearms. Handguns were used in 95 of the slayings. One hundred and twenty of the cases have been cleared by law enforcement agencies.


Policewomen 1923-Police Officers 1975

1923 Policewomen-Description of their duties, etc. from the 1923 Annual Report.

One of our Policewomen is assigned to our Morals Court. She assists the woman bailiff, the Probation Officer and the representative of the Juvenile Protective Association. She also accompanies non-resident female prisoners to outgoing trains, when directed to do so by the Morals' Court Judge. She purchases their tickets, places the girls in charge of the conductor and communicates with their friends that they may receive them at their destination. She also accompanies female prisoners to the different correctional institutions, such as House of Good Shepherd, Chicago Home for Girls, etc. etc.

We have other women detailed on the investigation of buffet flats, assignation hotels, dance halls, cabarets, theaters, school stores, for violation of the City ordinances, gambling, etc.: investigate where we receive letters about missing girls, men and women which occasionally require the looking up of death records, marriage records, birth certificates, etc.; regulating the conduct of boys and

girls around music counters in five and ten-cent stores; investigation of fortune tellers, clairvoyants, etc.; investigating cases of runaway girls; conduct of patrons in amusement parks, skating rinks, bathing beaches, etc., in the summer time; handling fortune tellers; regulating the conduct of young girls who loiter around waiting rooms or rest rooms of department stores in the city; on the lookout for women shoplifters and women pickpockets in the department stores; ascertaining the business of young girls or women who loiter around the mezzanine floors of the prominent hotels in the heart of the city; on the lookout for young girls and boys who accost each other on the street ; making inquiries of Army and Navy boys whom they find with girls on the street how they happen to meet them, what they know about them, and what they intend doing ; watch over conduct and safety of young girls arriving on railroad in different railway stations; handle aU cases where children or young girls have been imposed upon in a sexual way; secure evidence against cafe owners who violate the liquor law; chaperone female prisoners when in the custody of members of the Police Department and attend to all cases where young girls or women report that they have been annoyed by men.

Their work has resulted in many reforms being instituted and in the correction of abuses that have been debassing the public morals."

Fifty two years later, the policewoman has changed titles to police officer and the emphasis is shifting away from "public morals" and into crime prevention and apprehension. Women Police Officers are working in Patrol Cars, on Tactical teams, in Traffic. One of the Deputy Chiefs of Traffic is a woman- Marilynn O'Reagan. As they become active in all aspects of police work, women have begun to experience some of the tragedy it involves. On September 26, 1974, Officer Gail Cobb of the Washington, D .C. Metropolitan Police Department was killed in the line of duty. Officer Cobb was shot and killed by an armed robber. She was the first female police officer killed in the line of duty in t11e history of the United States.

Within the Chicago Police Department women Police Officers are also assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division, the Youth Division, Loop Traffic, Officer Friendlys, Human Relations, Preventive Programs and Research and Development. On occasion, they have been used in decoy work, undercover assignments, and Narcotics.

On Patrol duty, women police officers fulfill the same duties as male officers, they write tickets, investigate traffic accidents, handle domestic disputes, write case reports, handle dog bites, make felony and misdemeanor arrests, and go to court. They receive the same basic training as their male counterpart including defensive tactics, baton drill, and firearms training with both the shot gun and the revolver. They are subject to the same rules and regulations as any police officer and receive Complaint Register numbers. They are trained professionals and neither ask for nor receive favored treatment.


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