Page 25 - March 2018 FOP Newsletter

Gun violence prompts action in Springfield
The killing of Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer has impacted Springfield. Many legislators and staff expressed their thoughts, prayers and concerns to me for the Bauer family, as
well as for all the members of the Chicago Police Department. The outpouring of concern was moving. There is deep ap- preciation for what the police risk every day...even if all the headlines don’t always show it.
Commander Bauer’s violent murder and the recent killings at the high school in Florida did spark some action by the leg- islature. The highly controversial topic of gun control has tak- en center stage in the Illinois Capitol. The bills that were taken up include:
HB1465, which prohibits the sale of assault weapons, 50-caliber ammo and high capacity magazines to those under 21. It passed out of the House and is now in the Senate.
HB1467, which prohibits the possession of bump stocks and trigger cranks. It passed out of the House and is in the Senate.
HB1468 authorizes a 72-hour waiting period prior to pur- chasing assault weapons. It also passed out of the House and
is in the Senate.
HB1469, known as the Paul Bauer Act, prohibits the
possession of large-capacity magazines and body
armor. There is an amendment exempting retired
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the LEOSA. This bill remains in the House as of this writing.
HB1664, which establishes a FOIA hotline for the State
Police to accept reports of unstable, gun owners and extends the time element for having been in a mental health facility from 5 to 10 years before applying for a card. This bill is still in the House.
SB1657 requires licensing of gun dealers. That bill has now passed both chambers and is on the governor’s desk.
We do expect more action on these topics and other gun is- sues. In addition, there is still much discussion about other police reform issues, which we will monitor closely and work on with interested parties. More will happen after the March 20 primary election. d
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A bizarre tale of intrigue, smuggling and murder set in Chicago and the special unit created to solve the crimes.
It’s fiction, but how close to the truth is it when it takes place in Chicago? It’s
a roller coaster of events with a bit of politics thrown in, but hey, it’s Chicago!
Chicago Ice is authored by retired officer Dick Wiser, a 27 year street veteran of the CPD.
About the Author: Having worked multiple assignments both in uniform and plain clothes over his CPD career, Wiser received multiple awards and had more than his share of incidents that make good reading: sad, funny, heart-breaking, evil and more than just a few just downright stupid. A hint of some of those events are recounted in this - his first published book.
Wiser is retired and enjoying life with his wife of over
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A “must read” for those who like action and a change of pace from everyday life.
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