New Illinois legislation expands law enforcement use of drones
An Illinois bill passed on June 16 expands the use of aerial drones by local police for public safety. Signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Drones as First […] Read More
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Illinois man caught driving with 83 pounds of cannabis in car
Illinois police officers arrested a man on April 17 after they caught him transporting large bags containing up to 83 pounds of cannabis and other related items. Marion Police Department […] Read More
Goodwill in Illinois evacuated after training grenade is found in donation box
A Goodwill in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, was evacuated after workers found a training grenade inside a donation box. According to a police press release, loss prevention officers at a […] Read More
“A true definition of a hero”: Good Samaritan in Massachusetts honored for helping officer in arrest of armed suspect
Springfield, Massachusetts, city leaders on December 28 honored a good Samaritan for assisting an officer in the violent arrest of an armed robbery suspect. Springfield resident Pedro Perez was praised […] Read More
“Valor is a gift”: Illinois police officers and good Samaritan honored for saving boy who fell into icy pond
Police officers in Aurora, Illinois, and a good Samaritan were recently honored for saving a young boy who fell into an icy pond in November. Aurora city leaders acknowledged the […] Read More
Evanston Police Department swears in first female police chief in its history
The Evanston Police Department in Illinois has made history by swearing in its first-ever female police chief. Chief Schenita Stewart became the department’s first permanent female police chief in its […] Read More
