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CONTENTS
COVER STORY............................................PAGE 27
The Super
The next woman or man to lead the Chicago Police Department will be taking on what some are calling the most challenging law enforcement job in the country. So what does the new superintendent need to bring to the Department to be successful? Lodge 7 members and leaders, as well as some elected officials advocating for the FOP, have some thoughts about what is needed in the new top cop.
Stunning reversal
Lodge 7 action successfully reverses the waiver the Department asked officers to sign regarding the use of Tasers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16
Thank-you noted
Chicago Police Officers continued their ongoing support of a local school. And the school responded, with a letter all members will find truly inspiring . . . . . . . . . .Page 21
Lodge 7 Gallery
Spotlighting the Police Survivors “Phoenix Rising” event at FOP Hall and the second annual “Get Behind The Vest” Pancake Breakfast at St. John Fisher Parish in Mount Greenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 36
Just for you
Introducing the “Where Cops Live” special section that showcases products and services from those who support law enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 45
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 12 Field Rep Reports.........................Page 14-15 FOP Legal Corner................................Page 17 Father Dan Brandt ............................ Page 22 Rabbi Moshe Wolf .............................Page 23
Peter Bucks Portrait ...........................Page 24 Legislative Report...............................Page 25 Deceased Members/
Retiree Breakfasts ...............................Page 32 Education..............................................Page 41 FOP Benefits Plan ...............................Page 42 Test Prep................................................Page 44 Finance ..................................................Page 43
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