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Get Behind the Vest Fitting • 15th District, Sept. 28-Oct 2
Snapshots from events featuring members, family and friends
The Pro-Tech/Point Blank Vest-Fitting team at the 15th District included, from left, John Martin, Jerry St. Pierre, Ryan Mounts, Mitch Drellishak, Eric Drellishak, Gary Stryker, Wendy Martin, Diana Ludwig, Mike Cockburn and Jim Hulliburger.
PHOTOS BY JAMES PINTO
Undercover, Patrol and Tactical Officers, as well as those from Spe- cial Units, took advantage of the Get Behind The Vest Program spon- sored by the Chicago Police Memo- rial Foundation (CPMF) to get new vests. Body Armor provider Point Blank and Distributor Pro-Tech Sales fit 956 officers with new vests during the five days. Officers had to pay $100 plus the cost of added fea- tures to get the body armor due to the CPMF sponsorship and the pro- gram Pro-Tech has provided.
Eric Drellishak of Pro-Tech noted that many officers are opting for Point Blank’s Alpha Elite III vest because it is the lightest, most flexi- ble model. “If it’s comfortable, offi- cers are more likely to wear it,” he added.
During the fitting, a homicide call came into the 15th District, and Drellishak said the fitting room cleared out with all officers responding. Good thing they had their vests.
34 CHICAGO LODGE 7 ■ NOVEMBER 2015
Lodge 7 and friends at the Columbus Day Parade
A contingent of members marched in the parade on Oct. 12
Lodge 7 members carry the banner to lead the way.
The Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Band joined the festivities.
Dignitaries representing the Lodge and Law Enforcement included Lodge 7 President Dean Angelo, Sr. (right), Joe Ahern, CEO of the 100 Club of Chicago (left) and Dean Angelo III (middle).