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FIELD REPRESENTATIVES REPORT
‘Creepy Crawlers’
Justice served for the fallen
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cers continue to confront and battle the evils of our next. However, there were a few officers on each
city. It is heartbreaking for me to say that sometimes it watch that did not rotate. Some officers worked a
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can cost an officer his life. However, the battle does straight watch very similar to how district watch-
and evil is neverending. Judge
action in addressing the problem. Fast forward to now and
not end there. The perpetrators of such a heinous es are manned today. You were more likely to
Joyce said it best when he
guess what? Creepy crawlers are still lurking and hiding until
crime must be apprehended, charged, brought
see more straight watch officers assigned to the
announced his decision they strike again.
to justice before trial and, if all goes well, sen-
third watch because you didn’t have to get up
against Bryant Brewer
In an effort to address safety concerns such as this one,
tenced. Then, and only then, is the battle for
in the morning and could stay up after work as long as you the fallen officer complete.
pleased. Straight second watch (DAYS) was the most pre-
by acknowledging the
the Lodge’s Safety Committee sent notice to the Department
During the past few months both family members and ferred time slot to work, but of course the hardest to get. Any ChicagoPoliceOfficershavedonejustthis. InJulyof2010,Offi- reason in the world you could think of why an officer would cer Thor Soderberg was ambushed, attacked and murdered by want straight second watch was good.
and sacrifice that
CPD and City representatives. This would allow direct com-
offender Bryant Brewer. Fortunately Brewer did not make good on
corrections for existing problems. The meeting was held on Joyce described this dedica-
But then there is midnights on the first watch. Not too his escape due to the immediate response of Sergeant Jason Kacyn-
Dec. 8. Representing the Lodge on the Joint Safety Commit- tion with a quote by writer
many officers wanted to be assigned to permanent ski and Officer Kimberly Thorp. The fact that both officers were
tee were myself as chair, Officer Jay Ryan as co-chair, Of- and poet Alexander Pope: “For
straight first watch. There were just a few. During the receiving gunfire as they engaged Brewer did not stop them. Brewer
ficer Nenad Markovich, Detective Mike Petraski and fools rush in where Angels fear
“For fools rush in where
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that these two good men met
bugs in fact inhabit the third floor of headquarters. The state
evil. The fight between good
allowed the Department a chance to develop a course of
hard work, dedication
to assemble a Joint Safety Committee comprised of Lodge 7,
Chicago Police Officers
munication with parties who could implement the needed perform every day. Judge
Angels fear to tread.”
year, maybe one or two officers were straight mid-
was struck and felled by Kacynski’s return fire. Brewer survived his to tread.”
nights. I remember one officer who, from the day I wounds and was arrested and charged.
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Officer Mike Garza as committee members.
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and Cook County State’s Attorneys Brian Sexton and Pat McGuire
loved working midnights, and he was good at it. I worked
Another matter of concern is the Area North Firearms Marcus Floyd, murderer of Chicago Police Officer Thomas Wortham
In November 2010 Officer Michael Flisk was also ambushed, with him a few times when my rotation became first watch.
Range. Sound-deadening material has deteriorated and is IV in May 2010. Trial is set to begin possibly as early as Oct. 14. Sup-
attacked and brutally murdered by Timothy Herring. Herring was One thing I remember most was his ability to spot anyone
now ineffective. The Lodge Safety Committee learned that port our police family in finishing the fight for Officer Wortham with
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were brought to the City’s attention. We all agreed for a job well done.
that a new course of action should be implemented. Lastly, be prepared to attend the trial of the latest offender,
subsequently apprehended and charged. Trial concluded in May anywhere in the dark of night no matter the landscape or
Department and City representatives are planning a visit your presence. Check the FOP website for updated information on
with a guilty verdict. In June, Judge Margaret Brosnahan, sentenced lighting conditions. He called them “Creepy Crawlers.” The
occurring and better assess a feasible plan for correction. up out there and stay safe.
Herring to Life with no parole.
officer would search through the night for suspicious per-
Two very serious, ongoing safety concerns were addressed positively with expected action plans to follow. Lodge, De- patrtlmentbandlCoityoredpresecntativnes pclanetormeet again in the
sons that may be preparing to commit a crime. He would tell
me to keep a loWok ouat flork“CrweepyiCtrhawlemrs” luerkintgoin tbhe
dark. Which brings me to the message of my writing. weeks to come for follow-up and progress.
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This 5K walk is scheduled for Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. in Grant Park. We'll have the support of the Motorola
Motorola Solutions Foundation is sponsoring a First Responder team to participate in the walk. Family members and friends of
Years of Service Baby Furlough Days
the following number of furlough days:
KEITH the cause, and is providing a tent with refreshments. 15 years or more 6 BFDs
For information, contact Anna.Baniak@LLS.org or
CARTER No donation is required to walk, but if you choose to 10 but lesdsotnhatne y1o5u ca5nBeFitDhesr visit the Leukemia and Lym- 5 but lesspthoamn a10 4 BFDs Society website
Years of Service Furlough Days
http://pages.lightthenight.org/il/ChicagoL15/chifirstresponders, 1 but less than 5 3 BFDs
or donate in person to me at the FOP Lodge before or on the day of
the event.
Officers who have an anniversary date during the year,
As we all know, anyone at any time can get cancer, and First which entitles you to an additional BFD, will receive the
4 but less than 9 years 24 straight days
protecting those who help protect us and reached out to Patrick
9 but less than 14 years 22 working days
Jessee, a Chicago paramedic who is a survivor of non-Hodgkin's
Lym1p4hyoemarasboloromdcoarnecer.Hecontact2e5dtwheorLkoidnggeDsoatyhsatwemight
Responders have a 50 percent greater chance than the general pub- additional day on that anniversary date. At the end of the
walk and support our own. In my 29 years on the job, I've met many tmcdonagh@chicagofop.org if there are any questions or
lic to get blood cancer. Motorola Solutions Foundation believes in year, you may sell back all of your BFD days or you may
on Oct. 24.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. From
carry over 4 BFDs and sell 2. Probationary Police Officers receive 3 BFDs the day they complete 12 months of proba- tion.
CHICAGO LODGE 7 I OCTOBER 2015
my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Ye1a9r!
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have a wonderful and happy Christmas. Whether you are
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Bed bugs. There is a problem in the Department head- Never in my many years as a police officer would I have
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Just like the midnight creepy crawlers of the street, those
tiny little creepy crawlers at headquarters possess the ability
To First Responders past and present, I'm request- to strike without notice and flee undetected. They can bite
ing that you join me in forming a team of walkers for without you feeling a thing until long after the bug is gone.
the 2015 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society “Light the But that’s not the worst of it. The problem isn’t that they
Night” Walk in support of blood cancer patients. exist. Every structure from time to time has some kind of
to the Area North Firearms Range to see firsthand what is date, courtroom and time. As always, continue to back each other
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
working or home with your families, please have a safe New
Year. Keep this quote by Charles Dickens in mind: “I will
Light the Night Walk
honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
Oct. 24 • 4:30 p.m. • Grant Park As always, stay safe. d
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Solutions Foundation, which is donating $10,000 to
Officers with the following years of service shall receive
Lodge 7 members are also welcome to participate.
312-568-7717 or pjesse@hotmail.com or 618-530-6770.
1 but less than 4 years 20 straight days
have a fantastic turnout of both police officer and firefighters to Please call me here at the Lodge or email me at
thousands of police officers and I look forward to walking with you concerns.
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