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CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson begins his remarks by recognizing the achievements of rank-and-file police officers in reducing crime in the City.
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took an oath to do what is right and love what is good. They are doing God’s work at the end of the day and, with your support tonight, you are, too.”
The other message that resonated so magnificently came from the top. Superintendent Eddie Johnson began his remarks at the start of the gala by giving credit where credit was due.
“I need to thank the rank-and-file police officers,” the su- perintendent praised, as applause thundered through the ball- room. “I travel all over the country and I will say that the CPD – as much as people turned away from us back in 2016 – now when I go across the country, everyone looks at us as a leading law enforcement agency. In 2017, we reduced murders by 23
From left, Chicago Police Foundation Chair John Robak, Arica Hilton of Hilton-Asmus Contemporary and Margaret O’Connor of MarCon Commu- nications show “Sweet Home Chicago” by renowned photographer David Yarrow, the auction item that inspired the largest donation of the evening.
percent and shootings by 20 percent. In 2018, we reduced mur- ders by another 18 percent and shootings by 17 percent. We’re pointing the needle in the right direction, so thank you to our officers for all of that.”
Go Blue
True Blue showcased the pomp and prowess of the Depart- ment. The CPD Pipes and Drums serenaded patrons in a pro- cessional that featured the CPD Honor Guard.
K9 Bama and partner Officer Amy Nielsen highlighted a room adjacent to the ballroom set aside to showcase various units and details. Attendees stood in line to take a turn sam-
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