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MARCH 2019 ■ VOLUME 5, NO. 3
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COVER STORY
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A Night to Support Our Brothers start- ed as a rally for first responders run- ning for city council. As word of the rally radiated through social media, the rally turned into a night to remember. Candidates running for alderman and mayor converged on the FOP Hall on Feb. 20 to express their support for Chicago Lodge 7 and Firefighters Local 2 members and ask for their support when going to the polls a few days lat- er. The event turned out to be a vote of confidence for the presence and im- pact of the City’s first responders and their brothers who will be representing them in the council.
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Also in this issue
President’s Report ....................................Page 5 The 4-1-1 ...................................................... Page 6 First Vice President’s Report..................Page 8 Second Vice President’s Report ........ Page 10 Financial Secretary’s Report .............. Page 14 Remembering
Deceased Members .............................. Page 18 FOP Labor Report..................................Page 20 FOP Legal Report................................... Page 22
Legislative R epor t .................................. Page 25 Military Committee Report................Page 26 FOP Benefits ............................................ Page 27 Compliments of
Rabbi Moshe Wolf ................................. Page 28 Father Dan Brandt’s Corner................ Page 29 Officer Awards ........................................ Page 30 Members Only Section........................Page 47 Fitness ........................................................ Page 54
TABLE OF CONTENTS
It’s never too late
Donald Smith wanted to be a Chicago Police Officer. At 39 years old. After he had worked
15 years for CTA. This month’s “Portrait by Peter Bucks” shows how Smith did it and has
never looked back....................................................................................................................................... Page 24
A moment to remember
One year after Commander Paul Bauer was tragically lost in the line of duty, police officers from around the City once again came together to praise their fallen brother................... Page 38
Cheers for Peers
The monthly section dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness spotlights the De- partment’s Peer Support program, which includes specially trained officers who are there for their sisters and brothers 24/7................................................................................................................ Page 42
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