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Lodge 7 Magazine Main Number: 312-515-7523 Advertising: 201-410-1721
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Art Director
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DOREEN PLACHTA
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OCTOBER 2016 ■ Volume 2, No. 10
Chicago Lodge No. 7 FOP Magazine is a monthly publica- tion dedicated to law enforcement and criminal justice professionals operating in the City of Chicago, and throughout the State of Illinois. ©2016 KRURAPP COMMU- NICATIONS, INC. Reproduction of any part of this Magazine without express written permission is prohibited. Address subscription inquires and address changes to subs@ChicagoFOPmagazine.com. Reader comments and editorial submissions are welcome, but neither the Pub- lisher (Krurapp Communications, Inc.) nor the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7 assume any respon- sibility for the return of unsolicited material. The Publisher manages and controls all advertisement relationships and ultimately retains the right to accept or reject any adver- tisement. The acceptance of advertisements by Chicago Lodge No. 7 FOP Magazine does not constitute an endorsement of the product or services advertised. The Publisher and the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7, nor any of their officers and/or employees, make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process included in any written or submitted content or in any advertisement. The views and opinions of any advertiser or third-party article contributor do not necessarily state or reflect those of either the Pub- lisher (Krurapp Communications, Inc.) or the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7, and are not used for advertising or product endorsement purposes. Chicago Lodge No. 7 Magazine, its Publishers and/or the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7 assume no financial responsibility for errors in advertisements.
ON THE COVER
What so proudly we hail
Pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America comes in no greater form than standing up for the national anthem. Some would-be public figures have tried to make the public believe that sitting down for the anthem is a way to disparage the police and make a statement. One FOP brother heard enough of that and decided to write a letter to one of those outspoken public figures in the National Football League. Turns out, his words made a statement for all law enforcement officers and their allegiance to the anthem.
• ThisstorystartswithanotefromLodge7President
Dean Angelo, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
• Readthestoryaboutthebrotherwhowrotethe
letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 46 • Read the letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 47
Your vote counts
When you go to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 8, will you be voting for the candidates who have an interest in your best interests? See who Lodge 7 has endorsed in the state and county races, and see how you can help the cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 23
Special Insert Section
Retiree Healthcare Update
The information retired members need to know regarding their healthcare
coverage for 2017 comes in this comprehensive eight-page report Lodge 7 has
put together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 29
Also in this issue
President’s Report..................................Page 5 The 4-1-1...................................................Page 8 First Vice-President Report...............Page 10 Recording Secretary Report ............Page 11 Financial Secretary Report ...............Page 13 Field Representative Report ............Page 15 Lodge 7 Annual Audit........................Page 16 FOP Labor Report................................Page 18 FOP Legal Report ................................Page 20 Legislative Report ...............................Page 22
Portraits by Peter Bucks.....................Page 24 Father Dan Brandt...............................Page 26 Rabbi Moshe Wolf ...............................Page 27 Retired Members Section.................Page 40 National FOP Report ..........................Page 45 Officer Awards......................................Page 54 FOP Gift Shop Spotlight....................Page 56 FOP Benefits Plan ................................Page 62 Finance....................................................Page 63
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50 years of the 100 Club
The 100 Club of Chicago celebrated its 50th anniversary with a memorable affair at the Four Season and a reinforcement of its commitment to provide support for families of fallen law enforcement officers. Some of the honored guests included representatives from Lodge 7 and children of some of those fallen officers who showed how far they have come with that support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 50
Education Connection
Looking to finish that degree or pursue an advanced degree and prepare for life after the Department? The Lodge 7 Magazine Annual Education Guide provides the 4-1-1 on the programs that can help you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 59
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