lincolnwood police department

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LINCOLNWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 673-2167
Robert LaMantia
Chief of Police
June 16, 2010
Village Administrator Timothy C. Wiberg :
I am proud to present the Village of Lincolnwood Police Department’s 2009 Annual
Report. This report was prepared with the assistance of many of the men and women
of the police department.
The report is divided into major functions or components and provides statistical data on
the department’s overall performance. Total Calls for Service, Part I and Part II Crimes,
and Traffic Crashes are relatively consistent when compared over a five year period.
The report is intended to highlight some of the police department’s accomplishments in
2009. Although there are many accomplishments highlighted in the report, one of the
more significant involved the department’s migration to a new Computer Aided Dispatch
(CAD), Records Management System (RMS) and Mobile Reporting System (MRS).
The new system replaced a 25 year old system and allowed the police department to
benefit from the efficiencies of 21st Century technology. The migration to the new
system has been challenging, but extremely beneficial to the operation of the
department.
On behalf of the men and women of the Lincolnwood Police Department, I wish to thank
you for the opportunity to provide quality law enforcement service to this community.
Our employees pledge to continue providing the highest quality service to the Village of
Lincolnwood.
Respectfully,
Robert LaMantia
Chief of Police
Duty - Integrity - Community
Mission
The Mission of the Lincolnwood Police Department is to provide
effective and professional police service to the community. We
recognize that our authority is derived from the community, that we
must be responsive to its needs, and that we are accountable for
our actions. Believing in the dignity and worth of all people, we
must protect the rights of all citizens and treat our employees in an
equitable manner. We believe that the police and community
share responsibility for maintaining law and order, and that our
relationship with the community and with each other must be
based on mutual respect.
Values
The following are the values of the Lincolnwood Police Department. These values
serve as an organizational pledge to the community. Each member of the Lincolnwood
Police Department should strive to hold the values in high regard and to always act
consistently with these values in mind.
WE BELIEVE in the rule of law and in the principals embodied in the Constitution
of the United States, and we recognize the authority of federal, state, and local
laws.
WE BELIEVE in the dignity, diversity, and worth of all people.
WE BELIEVE in a disciplined, professional, and compassionate department, and
that public confidence will be maintained by effectively utilizing these principals.
WE BELIEVE that all our actions will be guided by honesty and integrity.
WE BELIEVE that we are accountable to the community at large, and to each
other.
WE BELIEVE that for our department to be successful we must responsibly and
effectively exercise our authority.
WE BELIEVE in managing our resources in prudent and productive ways.
WE BELIEVE that policing is a difficult yet honorable profession and that we must
strive, every day, in every interaction and every situation, to give the best effort
we possibly can, to believe in one another, and accept nothing less than the best.
Motto
“Integrity, Duty, Community”
Retirements
Officer Harry J. Smith
Served from April 7, 1976 to June 16, 2009
Officer Harry Smith made a career of public service, one of the noblest of professions.
He began his public safety career in 1970 by serving four years in the United States
Army. He was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division and served in Viet Nam. Following
his military career, he continued his career in public service by joining the Village of
Lincolnwood Police Department where he proudly served from 1976 to 2009. During
his career, Harry served as a Field Training Officer, SWAT Officer and member of the
Honor Guard.
Lieutenant Jerry Acciari
Served from August 24, 1974 to September 2, 2009
While employed by the Village of Lincolnwood, Lieutenant Jerry Acciari earned his
Bachelor of Science of Degree in Criminal Justice. He was promoted to sergeant on
August 20, 1992, and lieutenant on July 31, 2000.
During the last 10 years of his career, in addition to serving as a field supervisor, Jerry
was responsible for managing several vital police department programs including the
Firearms Training Program, Traffic Unit and Honor Guard.
During the last three years, Jerry has worked with staff to promote and provide
professional development to two new lieutenants and three new sergeants. He worked
with supervisory staff to recruit, select and train two new detectives and a new detective
supervisor. He worked with staff to facilitate the implementation of seven new fully
automated in-car video cameras. Finally, he worked with staff to implement a state-ofthe-art records management and mobile reporting system. The new system brought the
police department’s record keeping technology into the 21st century.
Resignations
Communications Operator Kelly Johnson
On October 2, 2009, Communications Operator Kelly Johnson resigned to pursue a
career in photography.
Communications Operator Frank Schermer, Jr.
On December 14, 2009, Communications Operator Frank Schermer resigned to accept
a position with the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Communications Operator Michael Young
On May 20, 2009, Communications Operator Michael Young resigned to accept a
position with the Illinois State Police.
Promotion/Change of Assignment
Communications Operator Justin Lauria
On September 2, 2009, Justin Lauria resigned from the full-time position as
Communications Operator to accept the position of Police Officer with the Village.
Justin has served the Village since June 14, 2007.
Officer David Macaluso
On September 3, 2009, David Macaluso was promoted from police officer to sergeant.
On October 13, 2009, Sergeant Macaluso was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
David was hired on March 31, 1994. He has served the Village as a police officer,
supervisor of the Forensic Specialist Unit of NORTAF (Major Crimes Task Force),
sergeant, and now as lieutenant.
Specialized Assignments
Officer Joseph Viggiano
On January 5, 2009, after five years, Officer Joseph Viggiano was reassigned from the
Traffic Unit to Patrol.
Officer Michael Knapp
On January 5, 2009, Officer Michael Knapp was assigned to the Traffic Unit. His duties
and responsibilities include education and enforcement around the school, following up
on Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Investigations, following up on Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program complaints, and general traffic safety initiatives.
New Hires
Ms. Barbara Folkes
On July 27, 2009, Barbara Folkes was hired as a full-time communications operator.
Mr. Frank Schermer, Jr.
On October 19, 2009, Frank Schermer, Jr. was hired as a full-time communications
operator.
Anniversary Milestones
Lieutenant Jerry Acciari
35 years of service
Sergeant Randall Rathmell
20 years of service
Lieutenant Robert Meiners
30 years of service
Lieutenant David Macaluso
15 years of service
Detective James Chartier
25 years of service
Officers Joshua Bakalar, Michael Knapp, Clifford Miura, and Detectives Jeffrey
Gordon and Schenita Stewart each celebrated 10 years of service
Communications Operator Keith Smiegowski and Police Social Worker Geri Silic
each celebrated five years of service
Department Roster as of December 31, 2009
Rank / Title
Employee
Date of Employment
Information Technology Specialist Raymond Williams
July 6, 1972
Lieutenant
Jerry Acciari
August 24, 1974
Records Clerk
Peter Swanson
August 1, 1975
Patrol Officer
Harry J. Smith
April 7, 1976
Executive Secretary
Mary Liss
November 3, 1976
Lieutenant
Robert Meiners
March 22, 1979
Sergeant
Mark Weidner
June 8, 1981
Patrol Officer
Peter George
March 1, 1982
Lieutenant
Mark Brines
December 20, 1982
Patrol Officer
Joseph Lamantia
June 20, 1983
Patrol Officer
James Chartier
September 21, 1984
Patrol Officer
Brian Righeimer
September 30, 1985
Patrol Officer
Timothy Schaefer
October 16, 1985
Deputy Chief
Cary Lewandowski
October 3, 1986
Patrol Officer
Thomas Polston
October 3, 1986
Sergeant
Richard Solomon
October 3, 1986
Sergeant
Randall Rathmell
May 23, 1989
Patrol Officer
George Grubb
January 19, 1990
Patrol Officer
Lawrence Martin
January 19, 1990
Lieutenant
John Walsh
April 20, 1990
Communications Operator
Terri DeVries
December 13, 1990
Patrol Officer
Michael Cahill
January 3, 1992
Patrol Officer
Sandra Martin
January 3, 1992
Patrol Officer
David Macaluso
March 31, 1994
Patrol Officer
Nicholas Irsuto
January 5, 1995
Daisy Rannochio
November 1, 1995
Patrol Officer
William Meister
September 5, 1997
Patrol Officer
Joshua Bakalar
May 6, 1999
Patrol Officer
Clifford Miura
May 6, 1999
Patrol Officer
Schenita Stewart
May 6, 1999
Patrol Officer
Jeffrey Gordon
May 24, 1999
Patrol Officer
Michael Knapp
July 7, 1999
Patrol Officer
Adolfo Rodriguez
December 11, 2000
Patrol Officer
Joseph Viggiano
May 9, 2001
Patrol Officer
Timothy O'Connor
June 11, 2001
Matthew Johnson
February 21, 2002
Crossing Guard
Avedis Younan
January 20, 2004
Kelly Johnson
April 19, 2004
Social Worker
Geri Silic
May 3, 2004
Keith Smiegowski
October 4, 2004
Patrol Officer
Armando Gracia
September 1, 2005
Maureen Christakis
October 10, 2005
Chief of Police
Robert LaMantia
October 1, 2006
Community Service Officer
John DeLacy
October 9, 2006
Community Service Officer
Luis Nunez
March 8, 2007
Justin Lauria
June 14, 2007
Michael Young
May 15, 2008
Police Officer
Travis Raypole
July 2, 2008
Crossing Guard
Robert Gillespie
October 14, 2008
Barbara Folkes
July 27, 2009
Frank Schermer, Jr.
October 19, 2009
Five-Year Comparison
Calls for Service
20,000
17,500
15,000
12,500
10,000
Calls for Service
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
12,569
12,101
13,945
12,978
18,128
The chart above reflects the total Calls for Service handled by the Lincolnwood Police
Department by year.
The police department migrated to an entirely new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and
Records Management System (RMS) on December 9, 2008. The new system replaced
one that was designed in the early 1980s and became functionally obsolete over time.
The new system has many advantages including the ability to more accurately record
non-crime related Calls for Service. Consequently, the actual recorded number of Calls
for Service increased significantly in 2009, as anticipated. This is due to a more
efficient and accurate accounting of employee activity and includes traffic stops (4,198)
not reported in previous years. The future number of total calls for service is expected
to remain consistent with those recorded in 2009.
Call for Service data should not be confused with crime data. The reporting of crime
data has been very accurate (and consistent) over the years, and remained relatively
constant in 2009.
The annual total Calls for Service, as currently recorded by the police department, do
not include parking tickets, traffic citations, warning tickets, special watches, and the
approximately 40,000 administrative telephone calls received by the Communications
Center.
Part I Index Offenses
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
Part I Offenses
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
697
578
555
625
500
Part I Index Offenses
Homicide
Criminal Sexual Assault
Robbery
Aggravated Assault/Battery
Burglary
Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Total Part I Offenses
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
0
0
13
10
51
588
35
0
1
2
3
9
37
486
39
1
0
0
8
9
33
481
24
0
0
2
4
7
46
541
25
0
0
0
5
11
52
408
24
0
697
578
555
625
500
The chart above depicts the total number of Part I Offenses (crimes) by type over the
past five years. Part I Offenses are defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
as the following: Homicide, Criminal Sexual Assault, Robbery, Aggravated
Assault/Battery, Burglary, Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson.
Part I Offenses are commonly used to compare crime rates between cities or villages.
The chart indicates that 82% of the Part I Offenses in Lincolnwood are categorized as a
Theft. This number has remained relatively consistent for many years.
A majority of the Theft Offenses occur at retail establishments located at the
Lincolnwood Town Center. This is relatively common in an upper middle class
community with a medium or large retail district.
The total number of Residential Burglaries increased by 13% in 2009, and is at a five
year high. The increase may have been much higher if the police department was not
actively involved in the NORTAF Burglary Task Force which made several very good
arrests throughout the year. Information regarding the accomplishments of the task
force is discussed in the Inter-Agency Cooperation section of this report.
Theft
600
400
200
0
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Theft 588
486
481
541
408
The chart above depicts the Part I Offense of Theft by year. The 408 Theft Offenses
reported in 2009 is below the five year average.
The majority of reported Theft Offenses in the Village are reported by retail security
personnel. The fluctuation in the overall number is attributable to reporting and/or
improved crime prevention measures. As part of its crime prevention program, the
Lincolnwood Police Department continues to monitor these crimes and take pro-active
measures to prevent future occurrences by working with retail security.
Burglary
60
40
20
0
Burglary
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
51
37
33
46
52
The chart above depicts Residential Burglaries, Commercial Burglaries and Attempt
Burglaries over a five year period. The number of Burglaries increased to 52 in 2009.
Many Chicago area suburbs experienced similar increases in 2009.
The NORTAF Burglary Task Force has worked diligently to address these crimes.
Information regarding the accomplishments of the task force is discussed in the InterAgency Cooperation section of this report.
Aggravated Assault/Battery
15
10
5
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
10
9
9
7
11
Agg. Assault &
Batttery
The Village of Lincolnwood averages just above nine Aggravated Assault and
Aggravated Battery Offenses each year. Most of the Aggravated Assaults and
Aggravated Batteries in Lincolnwood occur between spouses, domestic partners, family
members, or two people who know each other. The 11 Aggravated Assaults in 2009 is
a five year high.
The police department employs part-time Police Social Worker, Ms. Geri Silic, to
address domestic, juvenile, mental health and many other community related concerns.
Robbery
15
10
5
0
Robbery
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
13
3
8
4
5
The Village has had an average of just above seven Robbery Offenses annually over
each of the past five years. Most of the Robbery Offenses are purse thefts or drug
related crimes. The five Robbery Offenses reported in 2009 is below the five year
average.
Robbery statistics indicate that the violent street crime often associated with urban
settings is not a major problem within the Village of Lincolnwood. Lincolnwood remains
a very safe place to raise a family, attend school, shop, work and own a business.
Motor Vehicle Theft
40
30
20
10
0
Motor Vehicle
Theft
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
35
39
26
25
24
The Village of Lincolnwood’s Motor Vehicle Theft numbers are largely influenced by the
automobile dealerships and retail mall within the community. The automobile
dealerships and the mall account for approximately 50% of the Motor Vehicle Thefts.
These are prime targets for car thieves.
Lincolnwood Police detectives continually work with automobile dealerships to reduce
the opportunity for crime. The 24 Motor Vehicle Theft Offenses mark a third straight
year there has been a slight decline in reported crime.
Residents are reminded to always secure their vehicles and remove their keys to
minimize their risk.
Part II Index Offenses
2,000
1,750
1,500
1,250
1,000
750
500
250
0
Part II Offenses
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
1,438
1,268
1,530
1,314
827
Part II Offenses
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Simple Battery
Simple Assault
Deceptive Practices
Other Thefts Under $300
Criminal Damage/Trespass
Deadly Weapons
Sex Offenses
Offenses Involving Children
Cannabis Control Act Violations
Controlled Substance Act Viol.
Hypodermic Needle/Syringe
Drug Paraphernalia Violations
Liquor Control Act Violations
Motor Vehicle Offenses
Disorderly Conduct
Interference w/Peace Officers
Intimidation
Kidnapping
Other Part II Offenses
73
8
55
18
169
2
4
16
18
10
0
8
0
924
84
10
1
2
36
53
4
62
19
178
0
10
20
10
7
1
13
5
734
107
7
2
0
36
42
3
61
27
174
2
6
22
30
15
1
14
5
938
127
14
1
0
48
46
8
86
12
179
2
3
28
35
15
0
22
5
666
114
13
3
1
76
47
22
73
*
117
3
3
23
31
21
0
18
7
364
61
36
0
1
**
1,268
1,530
1,314
827
Total Part II Offenses
1,438
1
* Beginning in 2009, “Other Thefts Under $300” are reported with Part I Crimes under the category
of “Theft.”
** Beginning in 2009, “Other Part II Offenses” are no longer listed separately. They are included
under one of the other Part II Offenses listed above.
The chart above depicts the total number of Part II Offenses by type over the past five
years. Part II Offenses are defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as
crimes such as Simple Battery, Simple Assault, Theft of Service, Criminal Trespass,
Vandalism, Offenses Involving Children (e.g. Minor in Possession of Alcohol,
Runaways), Serious Traffic Violations (e.g. Driving Under the Influence), Disorderly
Conduct, and many other miscellaneous offenses.
The decrease in overall Part II Offenses in 2009, particularly Motor Vehicle Offenses, is
primarily attributable to a new method of reporting only the most serious offense. In
other words, if an arrestee is charged with several offenses such as Driving Under the
Influence of Alcohol, Driving with a Revoked License, and Driving with No Insurance,
beginning in 2009, it is only counted as one offense, the most serious offense.
Drug Crime Arrests
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Drug Crime
Arrests
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
34
32
57
47
51
The State of Illinois collects information on all drug related arrests. The chart above
depicts arrests reported each year since 2005.
The police department recorded an annual average of 44 drug crimes during the past
five years. In the Village, drug arrests are generally the result of self-initiated police
officer activity. Many times, an arrest is made following a traffic or pedestrian stop when
drugs are uncovered following a lawful search.
Drug arrests are also made following an in-depth or complex investigation following the
execution of one or more search warrants, as was the case in 2009.
Criminal Investigations
The Lincolnwood Police Department investigates all Part l and Part II Offenses. The
Detective Bureau assists the Patrol Division in major incidents. The Detective Bureau is
supervised by Lieutenant Mark Brines and is comprised of Detectives James Chartier,
Schenita Stewart and Jeffrey Gordon.
The Detective Bureau investigated 601 cases in 2009. The following summary highlights
a sample of the more involved and complex criminal investigations which occurred
throughout the year. The investigations are listed in chronological order.
Prostitution (09-01254)
Detectives received an anonymous letter stating there was prostitution occurring at a
storefront business. They initiated surveillance at the suspected location, observed the
business, and initiated contact with the people inside. Once inside, the investigation
revealed that prostitution was being conducted. In addition to the crime of prostitution,
they uncovered other “vice” crimes occurring. The detectives confiscated a large amount
of gambling equipment and customer ledgers. The owner of the property was contacted
and the building was sealed off. Two offenders were arrested as a result of the
investigation.
Armed Robbery (09-02220)
The manager of Dunkin’ Donuts reported that a male subject entered his store at closing
time and robbed him at gunpoint. The manager supplied the police with the license plate
from the suspect’s vehicle. A records check revealed this car had recently been reported
stolen. A detective was assigned to follow up. Approximately 10 days later, the
detective was notified that the Chicago Police recently observed the vehicle used in the
Lincolnwood Armed Robbery. Just as the detectives arrived at the scene, the Chicago
Police took the offender into custody as he was entering the stolen vehicle. The suspect
admitted his involvement in the Armed Robbery and detectives recovered physical
evidence. The State’s Attorney was contacted and approved a charge of Armed
Robbery.
Assist Outside Agency (09-05184)
Detectives were aware of a red car that was used in numerous “Ruse” type Residential
Burglaries in the area. Detectives stopped a vehicle matching the description. The car
was occupied by subjects that also matched the description of the offenders in these
Burglaries. The subjects were in possession of a large amount of cash and jewelry. The
subjects were arrested and interviewed by neighboring law enforcement agencies.
Numerous Residential Burglaries were cleared as a result of this investigation.
Bank Robbery (09-05673)
A Lincolnwood bank was robbed at gunpoint. The offender fled the scene on foot.
Detectives identified a suspect and learned that the offender had ties to Missouri,
including an active warrant from the St. Louis area for Bank Robbery. Surveillance was
set up at several locations, but was unsuccessful. The investigation was turned over the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Motor Vehicle Theft (09-07001)
A detective was assigned to investigate a report of a motor vehicle theft. With the
assistance of the Chicago Police Department, the detective was able to locate the
vehicle and offender. The detective interviewed the offender who admitted to stealing
the vehicle and other vehicles in nearby suburbs and Chicago. As a result of the
investigation, valuable criminal intelligence was gathered and shared with neighboring
jurisdictions. The subject was arrested and charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor
Vehicle.
Death Investigation (09-07258)
Detectives were assigned to investigate a suspicious death. A young girl passed away
while having a procedure done at a doctor’s office. Detectives immediately secured the
scene and interviewed all medical staff. During the investigation, detectives reviewed
numerous medical documents. Due to the unusual nature of the death and some
conflicting medical records, the detectives notified the Illinois Department of Public
Health and the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. At the conclusion of the
investigation, all documents were turned over to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s
Investigative Unit for further investigation. Dr. Kogan (Medical Examiner) closed the
case after discovering the victim died from a natural cause—Bronchial Pneumonia.
Residential Burglary (09-07505)
During the dayshift, detectives monitored radio traffic of a Residential Burglary that had
just occurred in Skokie. A description of the two offenders and their car was dispatched.
Later that night, while off duty, a Lincolnwood Police detective observed the offending
car and its occupants. The detective watched as the offenders entered and then left a
pawn shop in Chicago. The detective was able to coordinate with the Chicago Police to
have the offenders stopped and taken into custody. The Skokie Police were notified.
Their victim identified the subjects as the offenders and all of her stolen property was
recovered. Both subjects were charged with Residential Burglary.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (09-11656)
Detectives made a routine arrest of three subjects for Possession of Cannabis. The
subjects advised detectives they had knowledge of other individuals in the area who
were dealing drugs. Detectives conducted surveillance at several locations and
observed several drug transactions. Upon conclusion of the investigation, detectives
arrested six subjects, and charged them with Possession of Cannabis and Possession of
a Controlled Substance. As a result of the investigation, detectives recovered over 100
grams of cannabis and 55 pills.
Commercial Burglary (09-11602)
Detectives were assigned to investigate several Commercial Burglaries at the Public
Storage Self Storage Facility. Detectives viewed video surveillance and reviewed entry
and exit logs to identify possible suspects. Detectives conducted a surveillance of the
facility and watched as the offenders entered the business. Two offenders were arrested
and charged with Commercial Burglary. As a result of the investigation, detectives
learned that the offenders were part of a crew that was responsible for numerous
Commercial Burglaries to many storage facilities throughout the Chicago area.
Child Abuse (09-17423)
Detectives were assigned to investigate a complaint of Child Abuse. They arranged to
have the victim interviewed by Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and
counselors at the local high school. The victim stated that he had repeatedly been
sexually abused by his parents. After the initial interviews were conducted, detectives
arranged for a Victim Sensitive Interview by the Child Advocacy Center. Detectives
worked with several agencies to ensure the child’s rights were protected throughout the
process. The family was mandated by DCFS to attend counseling.
Possession of a Controlled Substance (09-18085)
Following an arrest of a subject for Possession of Cannabis, detectives conducted an
investigation into the arrestee’s background. They learned the arrestee was involved in
the illegal sale of narcotics. Detectives went to the arrestee’s home, and after receiving
consent to search the home, recovered $471, over 500 grams of cannabis, and 90 pills
of a Controlled Substance known as Hydrocodone. As a result of this investigation, the
subject was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of
Cannabis.
Burglary to Motor Vehicle (09-18117)
Detectives responded to a citizen complaint of subjects breaking into cars. As detectives
arrived, they observed the alleged offenders leave the area, drive their vehicle into a
tree, and flee on foot. Detectives apprehended one of the offenders. As a result of their
investigation, they were able to recover and return stolen property to several
Lincolnwood and Chicago residents, and return the stolen vehicle to its lawful owner.
Detectives cleared multiple crimes, and the offender was charged with several counts of
Burglary to Motor Vehicle.
Home Invasion (09-18150)
Lincolnwood Police responded to a Home Invasion near Touhy and Karlov. Three
armed offenders were arrested as they were exiting the home. During the follow up
investigation, detectives were able to clear multiple crimes occurring in neighboring
jurisdictions including a Residential Burglary in Lisle, IL and the recovery of a gun stolen
from Lake County. All three offenders were charged with Residential Burglary.
Identity Theft (09-19319)
A detective stopped a car with two occupants for a minor traffic violation. After being
granted consent to search the vehicle, the detective recovered 15 cartons of cigarettes
without a proper Cook County or State of Illinois stamp. The two occupants voluntarily
agreed to drive to the police department. The investigation revealed that these two
subjects used re-cloned credit cards to illegally purchase the cigarettes at several gas
stations in Bensenville. The Bensenville Police Department was contacted and they
confirmed the crimes had been committed. Theses two subjects were charged with
Identity Theft.
Theft (09-19951)
A detective was assigned to investigate a Felony Retail Theft from Carson Pirie Scott
located at the Lincolnwood Town Center. The detective learned similar thefts were being
committed at other Carson’s stores in the Chicago area. Surveillance was conducted
and six suspects were observed leaving Carson’s with a large bag and enter a vehicle
matching the description of a vehicle used in the similar crimes. The detective stopped
the car and recovered over $4,500 worth of stolen merchandise. The offenders were
interviewed and admitted their involvement in this and related crimes. Multiple cases
were cleared as a result of this investigation and arrest. Six offenders were charged with
Felony Retail Theft.
Persons interested in learning more about these or other criminal investigations may
contact Detective Lieutenant Mark Brines at mbrines@lwd.org or (847) 745-4751.
North Regional Major Crimes Task Force
The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) was established in 1996 for the
purpose of providing a “Task Force” system of mutual aid for the investigation of the
crimes of Homicide and Non-parental Child Kidnapping.
Member agencies include Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood,
Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wheeling, Wilmette, and Winnetka.
The Task Force is also assisted by representatives from Federal, State and County
agencies who are assigned to the unit. Since 1997, NORTAF – Major Crimes Division
has been activated 72 times.
Lieutenant John Walsh, Lieutenant David Macaluso and Detective Schenita Stewart are
currently assigned to NORTAF. Lieutenant Walsh is the Operations Commander of the
Investigative Division; Lieutenant Macaluso is the Assistant Supervisor of the Forensic
Specialist Team; and, Detective Stewart is an Investigator. The task force was activated
on seven occasions during the past year. The following is a summary of those
activations.
January
The Evanston Police Department requested activation for investigation of a suspicious
death. The investigation revealed that the death resulted from a suicide.
February
The Skokie Police Department requested activation for the investigation of a Homicide.
A group of men threatened a man while at a night club in Chicago. The man left the area
and fled to his business in Skokie. The group came to the business later that night with
the intent of attacking the man. He retrieved a handgun from the office and after being
attacked fired his weapon striking and fatally wounding one of the offenders. The case
was reviewed by the Assistant States Attorney and ruled to be “self-defense.”
March
The Wilmette Police Department requested activation for a Homicide/Suicide
investigation. The forensic team was activated as mutual aid in processing the scene.
The incident involved a domestic situation where the father armed himself with a rifle,
murdered the wife and son, and then turned the weapon on himself.
April
The Northbrook Police Department requested activation for a Homicide investigation.
Police were dispatched to a home in Northbrook. Upon arrival, they discovered the son
of the homeowner had been murdered. The investigation determined that a domestic
dispute occurred between the father and son. The father armed himself with a knife and
attacked the son causing fatal wounds. The father was arrested and charged. The trial
is pending.
August
The Evanston Police Department requested activation for a Homicide investigation. The
police were called to the scene of a house party with multiple guests. An unknown
offender discharged a firearm into the area in front of the home as a group of guests
prepared to leave. One of those persons was struck and killed. The NORTAF
investigation exhausted several leads which narrowed the suspect list. The case was
turned over to the Evanston Police for further investigation and remains open.
September
The Skokie Police Department requested activation for a Homicide. Police were called
to scene of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, they were met by three males who were
attempting to revive a fourth person who had just been stabbed. The investigation
revealed that the four men were traveling together in a vehicle when a dispute broke out.
One of the occupants pulled a knife and stabbed the victim several times. The offender
was arrested and charged. This trial is pending.
November
The Niles Police Department requested activation for an Aggravated Battery/Attempt
Homicide. Police were called to their local mall for a report that a driver of a motor
vehicle purposely struck two teenage pedestrians. The investigation revealed that the
victim was walking with a friend when the offender pulled up in a stolen vehicle yelling at
the boys. The victim and offender had a past dispute over a girlfriend. The offender
drove at the two pedestrians and struck the victim’s friend, just grazing him. The friend
was able to run and find shelter in the mall and call the police. The offender then sped
across the parking lot, turned around and came back at the victim, running him down as
he was attempting to escape. The victim later died later at a local hospital. The offender
was identified, apprehended and charged. This trial is pending.
Persons interested in learning more about the Major Crimes Task Force may contact
Lieutenant John Walsh at jwalsh@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
North Regional Major Crimes Task Force
Burglary Task Force
Sergeant Randall Rathmell has been assigned to the Burglary Task Force since its
inception in early 2004. In 2008, he was assigned to the position of Task Force
Commander. The Burglary Task Force operates under the North Regional Major Crimes
Task Force (NORTAF). Many of the member communities, including Lincolnwood, have
reported a decrease in Residential and Commercial Burglaries since joining the Task
Force.
Several investigations were conducted in 2009. The first activation occurred in the
winter of 2009 and was for a crime pattern of 15 Residential Burglaries targeting elderly
homeowners in Lincolnwood, Northbrook, Skokie, Wilmette and as far away as Indiana.
The common method employed by these offenders was impersonating water department
employees in order to gain entry stealing jewelry and cash. Three offenders were
observed entering the home of a 91-year old victim offering to do landscaping work in his
backyard. They were arrested after stealing $200 in currency from the man at his
Mokena, IL residence in unincorporated Will County and charged with Residential
Burglary, Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person and Possession of a Controlled
Substance. Their sentences ranged from four to nine years. In addition, intelligence
information gathered during the course of this investigation led to additional offenders
being charged with Residential Burglary in both Lincolnwood and Wilmette.
In spring 2009, investigators concentrated on a pattern of overnight Residential
Burglaries occurring in Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Northbrook,
Northfield, Wilmette, Winnetka and numerous police jurisdictions in Lake, Cook and
DuPage counties over a two year period. Residences near wooded areas, ravines, golf
courses and the lakefront were entered through unlocked doors or the use of minimal
force between 1:00 A.M. – 4:00 A.M. Proceeds included cash, jewelry, cameras, purses
and sterling silver flatware. Surveillance conducted during the investigation led to the
arrest of two offenders after they burglarized a residence in Northfield. Execution of
search warrants resulted in the recovery of over $140,000 worth of stolen property. The
offenders were charged with 24 counts of Residential Burglary, six counts of Possession
of Burglary Tools and five counts of Felony Theft in both Cook and Lake Counties. Sixtyfour Residential Burglaries were attributed to the offenders. They are currently in
custody and awaiting sentencing.
In summer, the Task Force was activated as a result of a series of dayshift Residential
Burglaries which were reported in Glenview, Northbrook and Wilmette. The common
method of entry was through unlocked attached garage service doors or force to
basement windows; jewelry and electronics were stolen. The suspects were also
observed committing a Commercial Burglary to an auto repair shop in Highland Park
stealing over $600 worth of tools. Team members observed the suspects frequenting
pawnshops in Chicago and recovered property they sold which was reported stolen from
a Northbrook residence. The suspects were observed cruising through residential
neighborhoods and parking for various periods of time. An alarm was received and one
of the offenders was observed exiting a home through a window carrying a backpack
and case. Both offenders were arrested and their vehicle was impounded for possible
seizure. A third offender was arrested in possession of additional stolen property from
several Residential Burglaries in Glenview. Altogether, they were charged with six
Residential Burglaries, one Commercial Burglary, one Felony Theft, two counts of Credit
Card Fraud, Resisting a Peace Officer and Battery to a Peace Officer. Two of the
offenders pled guilty and were sentenced to four and nine years respectively. The third
offender is in custody awaiting trial.
Finally, the Task Force investigated a pattern of Burglary To Motor Vehicles occurring in
Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth and Winnetka. Intelligence information
identified a suspect and vehicle which was used later that night in another burglary in
Highland Park. The offenders were entering unlocked vehicles stealing GPS units, radar
detectors and credit cards that were later used in the Evanston, Skokie and Wilmette. At
approximately 4:00 A.M., team members observed these offenders committing several
Burglaries to Motor Vehicles in Glenview. Two offenders were arrested and admitted to
numerous Burglaries To Motor Vehicles in various NORTAF communities. Each was
charged with two counts of Burglary in Glenview. Seventeen total cases were cleared in
Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth and Winnetka. Both offenders pled guilty
and were sentenced to two and six years respectively.
Persons interested in learning more about the Major Crimes Burglary Task Force may
contact Sergeant Randall Rathmell at rrathmell@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Northern Illinois Police Alarm System
Mobile Field Force
The Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Mobile Field Force (NIPAS MFF) was created
in 1994 to maximize the effectiveness of initial response efforts by police when a major
civil disturbance occurs. Civil disturbances, union conflicts, public demonstrations, and
other events involving large or disorderly crowds require skillful response by police
agencies.
There are a total of 95 agencies participating in NIPAS which serves a total population of
over 2.1 million, covers over 682 square miles, and approximately 4,400 sworn law
enforcement officers. The MFF is made up of 105 officers from 69 different law
enforcement agencies.
Officer Lawrence Martin is assigned as a Lieutenant in the NIPAS MFF. His
responsibilities include training, selecting new team members, supervising squad
leaders, and serving as the liaison to the Illinois Emergency Alarm System (ILEAS).
The following is a summary of the MFF activations during 2009:
March
The Arlington Heights Police Department requested the MFF Advance Team to stand-by
for a controversial speaker at a religious school.
April
The Skokie Police Department requested the MFF be staged on scene for the Holocaust
Museum Grand Opening. Former President Bill Clinton spoke and a neo-Nazi group
protested.
The Skokie Police Department requested the MFF stand by (no staging) for an Israeli
dance group following threats received from a neo-Nazi group.
May
The Oak Brook Police Department requested a stand-by (no staging) for a protest by the
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) organization at the McDonald’s
Corporate Headquarters.
July
The Forest Park Police Department requested the MFF stand-by and activation of the
Arrest Team at the funeral of a high ranking motorcycle gang member.
October
The Arlington Heights Police Department requested the MFF stand-by (no staging) for
State Representative Mark Kirk’s attendance and speech at a town meeting.
Persons interested in learning more about the NIPAS Mobile Field Force may contact
Officer Lawrence Martin at lmartin@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Northern Illinois Police Alarm System
Emergency Services Team
The purpose of the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Services Team
(NIPAS EST) was established to provide emergency police services. The team follows
the principle that by pooling agencies’ resources a more highly trained police response is
provided for their communities. Cost savings achieved through the sharing of equipment
and personnel, and retention of control by the initiating/requesting agency benefit
member agencies.
The NIPAS EST provides services to 67 member agencies. There are 89 EST
personnel. The team responds to requests for resolving hostage/barricade incidents,
high-risk warrant service, major crime scene searches, search and rescue missions,
dignitary protection, and other similar tactical incidents.
The NIPAS EST has assumed the responsibility for two of the State’s 10 Weapons of
Mass Destruction (WMD) Teams. All team members received training on WMD. In
addition, the teams received equipment from the Federal Government and Homeland
Security to ensure operational readiness in the event of an incident.
Lincolnwood Police Officer Michael Cahill has been assigned to the NIPAS EST for 16
years. He is a “Pointman/Scout” for the Entry Team. His duties include scouting target
objectives, deploying the ballistic shield and conducting covert clearing missions within
target objectives. Mike is also a member of the team’s Weapons of Mass Destruction
Cadre, which specializes with the training, maintaining, and deployment of WMD
monitoring devices and decontamination equipment. He also serves as an instructor for
the State of Illinois Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Basic Special Weapons and
Tactics (SWAT) Course, the Weapons of Mass Destruction Equipment and
Decontamination Basic Course, and provides training for all 10 regional WMD SWAT
Teams.
The NIPAS EST was activated to assist member agencies on 32 separate occasions
during 2009. The following is a summary by incident type.
High Risk Warrant Service activations are requests from a member agency to execute
a warrant on a location/residence within their town. The request must include the type of
warrant and the risks that make serving the warrant too dangerous for the requesting
agency. The risks may include prior history of violence, gang activity, weapons, and
vicious dogs. NIPAS EST serves the warrant, secures the location, and turns the scene
over to the host agency to investigate and process the scene for evidence. NIPAS EST
served 15 High Risk Warrants in 2009.
High Risk Arrest activations are requests from a member agency to assist in the arrest
of subjects who present a high propensity for violence, usually involving weapons of
some type. These involve crimes such as buy-bust (drugs) operations and those
involving arrest warrants for weapons violations. NIPAS EST provides the host agency
with the equipment and specially trained operators for such high risk operations. NIPAS
EST responded to three requests for High Risk Arrests in 2009.
Armed Barricaded Subject/Hostage activations are requests from a member agency to
respond to a location where a person has
armed himself and refuses to exit the location at
the request of the police. Incidents include
armed suicidal persons, subjects who have
committed a crime and refuse to surrender, and
armed individuals who threaten violence. The
NIPAS EST was activated on 12 occasions in
2009.
The NIPAS EST has a small contingency of
officers who respond with the Mobile Field
Force (MFF) to assist with security. NIPAS
EST has the capability to respond to and neutralize an armed threat or resistance that
may be encountered by the MFF as they operate in hostile environments. NIPAS EST
responded to two requests by the Mobile Field Force in 2009.
The following is a list containing the requesting agencies and type of activations
responded to by NIPAS EST personnel from January 1 - December 31, 2009.
Month
January
Date
Location/Agency
Incident
24
McHenry
Armed and Barricaded Subject
March
12
18
Villa Park
Villa Park
Metropolitan
Enforcement Group
(MEG)
Arlington Heights
High Risk Search Warrant Service
20
31
April
13
15
21
Riverside
Streamwood
Skokie – Assist Mobile
Field Force
Round Lake
25
Schaumburg
28
Chicago
3
8
11
Mount Prospect
Antioch
Antioch
30
Chicago
June
2
2
Evanston
Roselle
Arrest Warrant Service
July
8
10
18
20
23
Wilmette
Gurnee
Forest Park
Wheeling
Hanover Park
Assist Mobile Field Force
High Risk Buy/Bust Arrest
Armed and Barricaded Gunman
August
3
Bartlett
11
Chicago
14
Hanover Park
(Bearcat Only)
September
2
21
Deerfield
Evanston
Armed and Barricaded Suicidal Subject
October
7
24
Chicago
Hanover Park
Arrest Warrant Service (Bearcat Only)
19
May
Holocaust Museum Opening
Armed and Barricaded Subject and
Possible Hostage
(Bearcat Only)
Month
November
Date
5
11
Location/Agency
Schaumburg
Chicago-11th District
Incident
Persons interested in learning more about the NIPAS Emergency Services Team may
contact Officer Michael Cahill at mcahill@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Crime Prevention
Lieutenant John Walsh and Sergeant Randall Rathmell supervise the Crime Prevention
Unit (CPU). Officers Michael Cahill, Armando Gracia, Nicholas Irsuto, William Meister,
Thomas Polston, Travis Raypole and Joseph Viggiano are assigned to the unit.
Sergeant Rathmell and Officer Meister have attended specialized training in the area of
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). They are assigned to the
Village’s Development Review Team (DRT). The team is assigned to review plans for
new and redeveloped businesses, commercial and multi-unit properties.
Staff provided approximately 40 station tours, lectures, surveys and presentations during
2009. The unit works to maintain relationships with several condominium associations,
the Chamber of Commerce, Lincolnwood Town Center (LTC), local businesses,
Lincolnwood Place, and School District 74 to provide customized crime prevention
awareness presentations.
Staff continues to partner with the LTC Mall to maintain a sub-station. The sub-station
serves as a visual reminder to customers, businesses, and criminals that the
Lincolnwood Police are present. The sub-station is also used as a work station and
resource center for Lincolnwood Police officers.
Crime Prevention Presentations
The following is a summary of crime prevention presentations during 2009.
January
Personal Safety in Dating Presentation
7337 Lincoln Avenue
Officers provided an awareness presentation to college freshmen on security issues
relating to college and dating while at college.
Babysitting General Safety and Stranger Danger Tips at Parks and Recreation
Lincolnwood Community Center
An awareness lecture was delivered to a group of 11–12 year olds training to be
babysitters in the park program.
Crimes Against the Elderly
Lincolnwood Police Department
Mini-Academy Training
March
Financial Identity Theft and Financial Crimes Presentation
MB Financial Bank, 6401 Lincoln Avenue
Officers presented information on Financial Identity Theft & Financial Crimes
Presentation to bank employees and members of the Chamber of Commerce
April
Street Smarts Presentation
Air Room, 6825 Lincoln Avenue
Staff provided a lecture, brochures and safety tips to Air Room employees.
May
Security Survey and Tips Presentation
Marathon Service Station, 4000 Touhy Avenue
Staff provided a security survey and presentation on security tips after a Smash and
Grab Burglary.
Service Fair
Lincolnwood Place, 7000 McCormick
Staff and private vendors attended a Service Fair at Lincolnwood Place. Officers
spoke on the subject of Identity Theft and Fraud Protection and provided brochures.
Robbery Prevention Training
Liberty Bank, 6666 Lincoln Avenue
Staff presented a lecture, and provided brochures and current intelligence information
on recent robberies in Lincolnwood and in surrounding communities.
July
Preventing Identity Theft and Fraud Awareness, Shredding Event
The bank hosted an event to allow customers and the community to bring personal
documents to their location for shredding. Officers provided safety tips on preventing
Identity Theft and Fraud Awareness.
August
Safety Tips, Ice Cream Social - School District 74
Lincoln Hall School, 6855 Crawford Avenue
Officers offered community safety tips and advice to the students and parents.
September
Bus Evacuation Drill - School District 74
Lincoln Hall School, 6855 Crawford Avenue
Officers were present to stand by and assess security issues.
Robbery Prevention Training
Staff presented Robbery Prevention training and provided brochures, current
intelligence, and suspect photographs from Lincolnwood and surrounding
jurisdictions. Employees representing five MB Financial branches participated.
Safety Awareness Day
Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA), Glenview, IL
The CPU was requested to attend the event with a squad car and offer safety tips
and rides to children and family members in attendance.
Touch-a-Truck Event
Parks and Recreation Department
Officers attended with two squad cars, handouts, and badges to answer questions
and demonstrate the emergency equipment to children and family members.
October
Officers worked with the Lincolnwood Town Center security staff to update the tenant
list with emergency contact information.
School District 74
Walk to School Day
Officers assisted school staff in the district wide International Walk to School Day.
Students and staff gathered at Proesel Park and walked to the school campus as a
group. The program sought to encourage students to walk to school in an effort to
reduce detrimental impacts on the environment. Officers provided general security
and a safe walking route to the school campus.
Halloween Safety Tips
Harris Bank, 6820 Lincoln Avenue
The Harris Bank hosted a promotional day that invited customers and their children to
the bank for Halloween treats and public safety information. Officers answered
questions, talked about civic responsibility, respecting others and their property, and
offered safety tips on Trick or Treating.
Officers prepared and executed a Halloween plan that included extra patrols to
residential areas and sent “No Tolerance” letters to the home of every student and
local grocers. Grocers were asked to monitor and discourage the selling of eggs and
shaving cream to juveniles before and during Halloween evening.
November
Turkey Trot
Parks and Recreation Department
Officers distributed Burglary to Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention flyers to participants
of the Village’s Annual Turkey Trot.
Holiday Season Retail Theft Tactical Detail
Lincolnwood Town Center
Officers conducted an undercover tactical detail at community retail stores including
the Lincolnwood Town Center mall during the holiday season. These efforts
continued from late November through December, and targeted the annual increase
in Retail Thefts during the holidays. In addition, officers provided information
containing crime prevention, safety tips and procedures to stores and kiosks within
the Village. Over 200 public contacts were made during the five-week period.
December
Volunteer Fair
Niles West High School, Skokie, IL
Staff represented the Village while recommending opportunities to volunteer their
time to earn service credit at the school. Students from grades 9 - 12 were in
attendance and were provided information on community events.
Holiday Musical Hero Celebration
Lincolnwood Place, 7000 McCormick
Rutledge Hall School students performed in a choir to honor local Police and Fire
Department employees.
Senior Citizen Safety Tips and Theft Prevention Techniques
Omega Community Health Care Organization, 7177 Lincoln Avenue
Elderly members and staff attended the lecture and brochures addressing Identity
Theft, Credit Card and Check Fraud.
Crime Prevention Activities
Lincolnwood Town Center
Sub-Station and Store Training
Staff continues to work with the mall management and security staff. Staff maintains a
sub-station which is used on a daily basis. Personnel use the facility as a work station
for processing Village ordinance violations and report writing.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Sergeant Randall Rathmell and Officer William Meister reviewed property development
plans and prepared recommendations for the following sites:
Exclusive Motors
6485 N. Lincoln Avenue
CVS Pharmacy
Lincolnwood Wine & Spirits
Omni Care
The recommendations addressed safety issues ranging from improving motorist line of
sight, adding traffic control signage, installing lighting, security systems, camera
systems, and crosswalk upgrades.
Newsletter Articles/Brochures
Staff prepared several articles for the Connections Newsletter and maintains the updates
to our brochures concerning safety and security tips. The articles included:
Burglary Prevention
Reporting Suspicious Activities
Trick or Treat Safety
Census Awareness
Holiday Safety
Identity Theft
Theft
Fraud
Tours
Officers provided over 10 tours of the police department for Brownie, Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts, school classes, and Recreation Department day camp groups.
Training
Officer Meister completed Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
training and joined Sergeant Rathmell on the Developmental Review Team.
The tactical unit completed training with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department Criminal
Intelligence Unit and Gang Crimes Tactical Unit. They worked alongside the intelligence
officers at the Cook County Jail Facility and observed methods of establishing
Confidential Informants and gathering information on gang Intelligence and criminal
activity. They also spent eight hours with the Gang Crimes Tactical Unit located in
Maywood, IL. Officers rode with the tactical unit during a shift and observed how they
employ intelligence gathered from the jail. Officers have since initiated reorganizing
intelligence resources to improve dissemination of information to patrol.
A concerted effort was made to staff the tactical unit for several days each month for a
total of 1,736 hours in 2009. The tactical unit is primarily assigned to the evening shift,
but has been moved as necessary to address crime patterns. The unit logged more
hours in 2009 than any previous year.
During the year, the tactical unit arrested or assisted in the arrests of approximately 80
offenders who were charged with crimes ranging from Robbery, Possession of
Controlled Substance, Possession of Cannabis, Retail Theft, Criminal Damage to
Property, Assault, Outstanding Warrants and Traffic Offenses. Approximately 22 of
these arrests involved juvenile offenders. There were a total of 58 adult arrests which
included 9 arrests for felony charges. The Retail Theft cases yielded the recovery of
stolen property worth over $7,800.
Persons interested in learning more about the Crime Prevention Unit or scheduling a
presentation may contact Lieutenant John Walsh at jwalsh@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET)
The Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) is required
of anyone who sells and/or serves alcohol in a liquor establishment in the Village.
The purpose of the BASSET Program is to provide information to sellers and servers of
alcoholic beverages on the effects of alcohol and drug abuse. This information provides
the necessary skill development techniques necessary to identify and/or intervene in
instances involving patron use problems, resulting in a reduction of patron misuse.
The program is licensed by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Business owners,
managers, waitresses, waiters, bartenders, and over-the-counter clerks are all required
to attend the program. It is an education and training tool for servers and sellers of
alcohol. Topics of discussion include the Effects of Alcohol, Blood Alcohol Content
(BAC), Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Responsible Serving of Alcohol, Checking of
ID's, Alcoholism, Village Ordinances, and Refusing or Discontinuing Liquor Service.
The Village’s program is supervised by Lieutenant Robert Meiners. Sergeant Mark
Weidner, and Officers Timothy Schaefer and William Meister are also certified trainers.
Lincolnwood currently has 19 establishments licensed to serve and/or sell alcoholic
beverages. On-line training has been approved for Lincolnwood servers at
www.bassetcertification.org. This site has been approved by the Illinois Liquor Control
Commission which oversees BASSET in Illinois. These web-based certification sites
have reduced the need for structured classroom training by Lincolnwood Police
personnel.
BASSET classes are scheduled on request. Classes are four hours with a minimum of
10 students. The cost is per person is $20. There were no classes scheduled in 2009.
Persons interested in learning more about the BASSET Program may contact Lieutenant
Robert Meiners at rmeiners@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Alcohol Enforcement Program
The Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Village of Lincolnwood prohibit the sale of
alcoholic beverages to any individual under the age of 21. The police department
conducts semi-annual inspections of all establishments that sell liquor to the public.
During a compliance check, an individual under the age of 21 is sent into a retail liquor
store or restaurant and attempts to purchase alcohol. Strict guidelines are followed
during compliance checks. This program seeks to ensure that all liquor sales: fall within
the parameters of the license; that the liquor licenses are valid and properly displayed;
and, that license holders are in compliance with the Village’s Beverage Alcohol Sellers
and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) requirements.
The police department selects and trains underage agents. Agents, closely monitored
by supervising police officers, enter establishments and attempt to purchase, or in the
case of a restaurant or bar, attempt to order an alcoholic beverage. If asked for
identification, the underage agent complies with the request and produces their
identification. Agents do not use deception to trick a server or seller into providing
alcohol. The program is intended to test the server's willingness to ask for identification
from anyone who appears underage. Since the underage agent is 19 or 20 years old,
there should never be any question about asking for identification. Establishments that
do not sell alcohol to underage agents are provided a letter stating that they are in
compliance with the law. Officers issue local ordinance citations to all retailers that sell
alcohol to an underage agent.
The police department views this program as a partnership between the Village and the
sellers of alcoholic beverages. The goal is to receive 100% compliance from every liquor
license holder for every liquor sale made. With this partnership, community safety can
be increased by reducing the rate of underage consumption of alcohol in our community.
For the purposes of the Alcohol Enforcement Program, the police department inspected
16 businesses during in 2009. Several establishments holding current liquor licenses
could not be inspected as they were closed for construction, no longer sell retail alcohol,
or were not open for business during the entire year. During 2009, the police department
conducted a total of 28 compliance checks on establishments selling or serving alcoholic
beverages in the Village.
Persons interested in learning more about the police department’s Alcohol Compliance
Program may contact Lieutenant Mark Brines at mbrines@lwd.org or (847) 745-4751.
Bicycle Patrol
The Lincolnwood Police Department implemented the Bicycle Patrol Program in 1996.
Four officers were originally assigned to the unit.
They were initially deployed on the streets in the
Towers area at night in order to improve police
response times and access to the neighborhood
during the holiday lights season. At the time, police
departments nationwide were searching for innovative
ways of enhancing the philosophy of Community
Oriented Policing balanced with the need for mobility.
The favorable reaction from communities across the
nation led many local law enforcement agencies to use bicycle officers as a popular new
policing advancement. Police officers were perceived by the public to be less
confrontational and more approachable on bicycles.
Sergeant Randall Rathmell and Officers Joshua Bakalar, Michael Knapp, Sandra Martin,
and William Meister were assigned to the Lincolnwood Bicycle Patrol Unit in 2009. All
officers had previously completed a 32 hour course approved and taught by instructors
from the International Police Mountain Bike Association. The Unit was deployed for the
following events in 2009:
June 7, 2009
Special Olympics Torch Run
Sergeant Rathmell, Officers Knapp and Meister
June 17, 2009
Concert In The Park
Sergeant Rathmell and Officer Meister
July 4, 2009
Concert In The Park
Sergeant Rathmell and Officer Meister
July 9 -12, 2009
Lincolnwood Fest
Staffed by two bicycle patrol officers each day
July 22, 2009
Concert in the Park
Officers Bakalar and Knapp
August 19, 2009
Concert In The Park
Officers S. Martin and Knapp
August 25, 2009
Float-n-Flick Movie (Proesel Park Pool)
Officers S. Martin and Knapp
Persons interested in learning more about the Bicycle Patrol Unit or requesting an
appearance at a specific community event may contact Sergeant Randall Rathmell at
rrathmell@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Traffic Safety
The Lincolnwood Police Department’s Traffic Unit is responsible for the safe and efficient
movement of vehicles and pedestrians throughout the Village. Sergeant Richard
Solomon and Officer Timothy Schaefer are assigned to the unit. The unit monitors traffic
crash patterns and works closely with the Records Department, the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT), and the Village’s Traffic Commission.
Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes
1,000
750
500
250
0
Motor Vehicle Traffic
Crashes
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
958
731
804
810
897
The chart above depicts the total number of roadway motor vehicle traffic crashes over a
five year period. There were 158 personal injury and 739 property damage traffic crashes
in 2009.
Officer Schaefer installed 120 car seats for motorists during 2009. Each person was
provided information pertaining to current traffic laws regarding car seats and shown the
proper way to install a car seat in their vehicle. Persons interested in this program may
contact Officer Schaefer at tschaefer@lwd.org or (847) 745-4742 to schedule an
appointment.
Each year, the Traffic Unit works with the AAA Motor Club to make motorists aware of the
opening of school. Officer Schaefer posted AAA “School’s Open” signs at local
businesses and in public areas surrounding Lincolnwood Schools.
The Traffic Unit worked with the Lincolnwood School District on School Bus Safety.
Officer Schaefer presented demonstrations to students from Todd Hall, Rutledge Hall and
Lincoln Hall schools. The training consisted of a video and presentation on School Bus
Safety, including a demonstration on how to properly evacuate a school bus. Each
student performed the evacuation drill as part of this exercise.
The Traffic Commission is a recommending body to the Village Board. The Commission
was formulated to review matters pertaining to resident only parking, speed humps,
speed limits, stop signs, alley vacations, and other traffic safety/control initiatives. Officer
Schaefer attends the monthly meetings. Traffic Commission meetings are held at the
Village Hall Council Chambers on the fourth Thursday of each month. Additional
information is available on the Village’s website www.lincolnwoodil.org.
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is supervised by Lieutenant David
Macaluso. The program is designed to address traffic complaints which are usually
related to speed or stop sign violations.
Upon receipt of a traffic complaint, an Enforcement Card is initiated and assigned to the
appropriate shift supervisor(s). Each traffic complaint receives approximately 30 minutes
of selective enforcement for a period of 14 days. Following the enforcement period, the
Traffic Supervisor advises the complainant of the outcome and determines the most
appropriate course of action. Future actions may include additional enforcement, referral
to the Traffic Commission, and/or public education.
During 2009, STEP was initiated seven times at seven different locations. A total of 29
citations/warnings were issued. The following is a summary of the STEP locations and
actions taken:
6800 Block of East Prairie
A resident stated he was unable to exit his driveway due to afternoon school pick-up
traffic. No violations were observed.
St. Louis and Albion
A resident stated he observed motorists disobey the stop sign during the afternoon
and evening hours. Two citations and one warning ticket were issued.
Christiana and Arthur
A resident stated he observed motorists disobeying the stop signs during the evening
rush hours. Three citations and five warnings were issued.
Central Park and Arthur
A resident stated he observed motorists disobeying the stop signs during the evening
rush hours. Eight citations and eight warnings were issued.
6900 Block of McCormick
A business owner indicated he had noticed an increase in criminal activity in his back
parking lot. No illegal activity was observed.
4500 Block of Pratt
A resident indicated that he had observed motorists failing to yield to pedestrians in
the walkway during the evening rush hour. No violations were observed.
Keating and Estes
A resident indicated that he observed motorists disobey the stop signs during the
morning rush hour. Two warnings were issued.
Residents and business owners may contact Lieutenant David Macaluso with their traffic
safety concerns at dmacaluso@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Traffic Safety Grants
The Lincolnwood Police Department was awarded the following traffic safety grants
through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in 2009:
Holiday Mobilization Grants are designed to increase safety belt/child safety seat usage
and to reduce impaired driving through hire back enforcement. The program provides for
participation in special enforcement campaigns such as “Click It or Ticket”, “Reducing
Accidents through Corridor Enforcement”, and “You Drink & Drive You Lose.” The
following is a summary of the Holiday Mobilization Grants conducted in Lincolnwood.
August 22, 2009
You Drink, You Drive, You Lose
A Traffic Safety Checkpoint for Impaired Drivers was set up for eastbound Touhy Avenue
at Lincoln Avenue between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M.
Lieutenant Jerry Acciari, Officers Timothy Schaefer, William Meister, Jeffrey Gordon,
Travis Raypole, Armando Gracia and Community Service Officer Luis Nunez were
assigned to the detail.
The weather was cloudy and raining and traffic volume was very low. Two arrests were
made for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, and two arrests were made for Driving
with No Valid Insurance.
August 29, 2009
A Traffic Safety Checkpoint was set up for eastbound Touhy Avenue at Lincoln Avenue
between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M. The weather was overcast with light rain.
Over 300 drivers passed through the checkpoint.
Lieutenant Mark Brines, Officers Thomas Polston, Adolfo Rodriguez, Armando Gracia,
Detective Jeffrey Gordon and Community Service Officer Luis Nunez were assigned to
the detail.
Officers issued 11 citations and made five arrests. One arrest was for Felony Possession
of a Controlled Substance. The following is a summary of the traffic citations:
Improper U-Turn (1)
Improperly Tinted Windows (1)
Driving with a Suspended License (1)
Driving with No Valid Insurance (5)
Driving with No Valid Drivers License (2)
September 4, 2009
Reducing Accidents through Corridor Enforcement
A Traffic Safety Checkpoint was set up west bound on Touhy Avenue at Lincoln Avenue
between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. This checkpoint was coordinated in
conjunction with a Multi-State Route 41 Corridor Enforcement Action in an attempt to
reduce motor vehicle traffic crashes along the entire length of Route 41.
Lieutenants Robert Meiners and Mark Brines, and Officers Thomas Polston, Timothy
Schaefer, Joseph Viggiano, Timothy O’Connor, Adolfo Rodriguez, William Meister and
Detective Jeffrey Gordon were assigned to the detail.
The following is a breakdown of the traffic citations issued:
Illegal Transportation of Alcohol (2)
Failure to Wear a Seat Belt (13)
Child Restraint (1)
Driving without Insurance (5)
Improper U-turn (1)
Equipment Violation (Improper Lighting) (1)
Failure to Display Proper Registration (1)
No Valid Drivers License (6)
Felony Driving with a Revoked Drivers License (1)
September 5, 2009
A Traffic Safety Checkpoint was set up for eastbound Touhy Avenue at Lincoln Avenue
between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M.
Lieutenant Robert Meiners, Detective Jeffrey Gordon, and Officers William Meister,
Michael Knapp, and Travis Raypole were assigned to the detail. The following is a
breakdown of the traffic citations:
Driving with No Valid Drivers License (2)
Failure to Wear a Seat Belt (3)
Failure to Signal when Required (1)
Driving with No Insurance (1)
Illegal Transportation of Alcohol (1)
Driving with an Expired Registration (1)
Equipment Violation (1)
November 21, 2009
Holiday Mobilization
A Traffic Safety Checkpoint was set up for northbound traffic on 6900 block of North
Lincoln Avenue between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Lieutenant Mark Brines, Sergeant Mark Weidner, and Officers Timothy Schaefer, William
Meister and Sandy Martin were assigned to work the detail.
Seat belt enforcement zone signs were clearly posted prior to the checkpoint.
Approximately 500 vehicles passed through. Officers observed and issued 34 traffic
citations. Thirty-two were issued for Failure to Wear a Seat Belt, one for Driving with No
Insurance, and one for Failure to Properly Restrain a Child Passenger. In addition,
several verbal warnings were issued to motorists with minor equipment violations.
November 25 and 26, 2009
Holiday Mobilization
A check point was set up for eastbound traffic on the 4500 block of Touhy Avenue. The
checkpoint ran between 11:00 P.M. and 2:00 A.M. each day.
Lieutenant Mark Brines, Sergeant Mark Weidner, Officers Timothy Schaefer, Michael
Knapp, Adolfo Rodriguez, Timothy O’Connor and Detective Jeffrey Gordon were
assigned to the detail.
The following warnings/citations were issued:
Failure to Wear a Seat belt (4)
Equipment (5)
Driving with an Expired Drivers License (1)
Failure to Drive with Valid Insurance (2)
Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device (1)
Driving without Valid Registration (2)
Driving with a Suspended Drivers License (3)
Speed Enforcement Program Grant
The Lincolnwood Police Department participated in the IDOT Speed Enforcement
Program (SEP) Grant between October 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009.
Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes. The
economic cost to society of speed-related crashes is estimated to be approximately
$40 billion per year. Speeding is a contributing factor in approximately 30 percent of all
fatal crashes. An estimated 13,000 lives are lost in speed-related crashes annually. Only
14 percent of speed-related fatalities occur on interstate highways. On average, 6,000
fatalities occur on non-interstate roadways with speed limits under the 55 mile per hour
speed limit. Excessive speed is a factor in approximately 40 percent of all fatal crashes.
Many lives could be saved by changing public attitudes regarding risk taking behaviors
such as speeding, impaired driving, and the non-use of occupant protection devices. It
has been shown that highly visible enforcement programs focusing on these violations
offer the greatest potential for changing these behaviors.
The purpose of the SEP is to reduce the incidence of speeding related motor vehicle
crashes, and the resulting injuries and fatalities, through highly visible increased
enforcement of speed related laws.
The grant was for $51,037 and reimbursed the Village for overtime costs and vehicle
equipment. During the course of the grant, over 522 hours were dedicated to speed
enforcement and 932 traffic citations and 34 warnings were issued.
Persons with questions regarding traffic safety grants may contact Lieutenant Robert
Meiners at rmeiners@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Traffic Enforcement
Four-Year Comparison - Traffic Citations
6,000
5,147
4,516
5,000
3,852
4,000
2,632
3,000
2,942
3,017
2,478
2,365
1,653
2,000
2,053
1,171
1,109
1,000
178
202
202
2006
2007
2008
2009
Traffic
5,147
3,852
4,516
3,017
Parking
2,632
1,653
1,171
1,109
178
202
202
184
2,478
2,365
2,942
2,053
0
Local Ordinance
Warning
184
The chart above depicts traffic, parking, local ordinance citations, and written warnings by
year. Traffic enforcement is generally conducted in high motor vehicle traffic crash
locations. The traffic citation numbers fluctuate from year-to-year depending on the
amount of time allocated to traffic enforcement, staffing, and the number of traffic safety
grants received by the Village.
The overall citation total for 2009 is down from previous years. The decrease is
attributable to:
Two officers retired and one officer resigned after being on temporary disability for the
entire year. Subsequently, officers were required to work overtime to cover shifts.
This limited their opportunity to work overtime reimbursable by grants.
One sworn position was frozen in the FY2009-10 Budget. An officer previously
assigned and dedicated to traffic safety and enforcement was reassigned to patrol.
Grant Initiatives
The Village of Lincolnwood contracts with Grant Writing Consultants (GWC) to provide
assistance in identifying and applying for funding outside the traditional budget process.
GWC locates and advises staff of current and potential grants, provides complete
proposal development, submission and follow-up on grant projects for the police
department, and provides monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the State of Illinois.
The following information is a brief synopsis of services provided to the Lincolnwood
Police Department in 2009.
Illinois Department of Transportation
Safe Routes to School Grant (SRTS) ($253,000 Awarded)
The police department, school district and Village developed a cooperative agreement to
apply for the SRTS funding to encourage walking and biking to and from school by
implementing changes aimed at making the route to school safer. The grant will pay for
100% of this program.
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Violent Crime Victims Assistance Program ($15,000 Awarded)
The grant funds approximately 50% of the Police Social Worker’s annual salary.
Justice Assistance Grant
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority ($7,500 Awarded)
The grant funded 100% of the cost to purchase one in-car video camera.
Holiday Mobilization Grant ($18,123 Awarded)
The grant funded 100% of the cost to conduct selected holiday traffic safety enforcement
initiatives.
Labor Day Roadside Safety Checks ($4,339 Awarded)
The grant funded 100% of the Labor Day Roadside Traffic Safety Checkpoint.
Integrated Mini-Grant Enforcement Program ($36,146 Awarded)
The grant funded 100% of the overtime, squad mileage and incidentals for enforcement of
traffic crash related violations in high traffic crash locations.
Bureau of Justice
Ballistic Vest Grant ($3,799 Awarded)
The grant funded 50% of the cost of 16 ballistic vests.
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
COPS Hiring Recovery Program (Application Pending)
If approved, the COPS grant will fund 100% of an entry level police officer position for a
period of three years. The amount of the funding opportunity is pending second round
announcements.
The total grant dollars awarded to the police department in 2009 was $337,907.
School Safety
The Lincolnwood Police Department partnered with School District 74 for over 25 years to
provide the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and Gang Resistance Education
and Training (GREAT) to students. In 2009-10, the Village determined it was necessary
to eliminate the school education programs due to severe budget constraints.
It is noteworthy that the Village of Lincolnwood has offered the DARE program since its
inception in Illinois. Former Officer Raymond Williams graduated from the first class of
DARE instructors. Mr. Williams along with Sergeant Mark Weidner and Officer Sandra
Martin are recognized for their dedication, commitment and contributions toward the
health and welfare of Lincolnwood’s youth.
The police department continues to partner with School District 74 on other school safety
initiatives. The following paragraphs summarize these programs.
School Crossing Guards
The police department provides crossing guard services to Lincolnwood School District
74. This partnership has been in place for over 25 years.
Crossing Guards are vital to the safety of students as they arrive and depart the school
campus. School District 74 has enhanced the property and implemented specific traffic
patterns for the movement of both vehicles and pedestrians at arrival and dismissal times.
The success of these traffic patterns relies heavily on the ability of the crossing guards to
provide safe passage to students at the busiest times of the school day.
School crossing guards are seasonal part-time civilian employees. The police
department provides the necessary equipment including barricades, safety vests, extreme
weather clothing, and hand-held stop signs. The school crossing guards are trained by
police department community service officers. School District 74 is surrounded on two
sides by arterial roadways, Crawford Avenue and Pratt Avenue. The extremely low
frequency of traffic crashes involving students on and around school grounds is
attributable to the dedication of our crossing guards. We are indebted to the services of
Mr. Avedis Younan who has been a Crossing Guard since 2004, and Mr. Bob Gillespie
who began as a Crossing Guard in 2008.
Safe and Secure
The police department continues to work with Lincolnwood School District 74 staff on their
Emergency and Crisis Response Plan. The Plan addresses Proactive Safety Measures,
Reactive Safety Responses, Crisis Intervention, Drills, and Exercises.
As part of this plan, the police department coordinates and documents safety drills with
school staff. Police personnel regularly train at the school buildings for Code Red/LockDown Drills, Evacuation Drills, Bus Safety Drills, and Immediate Action Drills.
Code Red/Lock Down Drills are designed to protect students and staff during an
emergency involving potential violence, i.e., abductions, strangers in the building, etc.
When faced with potential violence, school personnel are responsible for securing all
students inside classrooms, out of sight, to ensure their safety.
Evacuation Drills are monitored by police and fire personnel. Evacuation drills are
utilized to prepare school staff and students for weather-related emergencies and
hazardous material related events requiring relocation outside the school buildings.
Bus Safety Drills are provided to ensure the safety of students riding school buses. The
drills include preparation for dealing with vehicle accidents, student injuries and medical
emergencies, and bus evacuation protocols.
Immediate Action Drills are designed to put a coordinated team of first responders on
site at the school within minutes of an incident to mitigate an active threat. The hallways
at each school have been color coded to assist in the response. In addition, every door
on school grounds has been numbered for identification in the event of an emergency.
Police officers have participated in scenario-based training in every building. All
emergency responses are designed to coordinate with the resources available through
the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) and the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm
System (ILEAS).
The Lincolnwood Police Department participated in the following drills at District 74
schools:
Rutledge Hall: Severe Weather, Immediate Action, Child Abduction, Bus Evacuation,
and Stranger in Building
Todd Hall: Severe Weather, Immediate Action, Child Abduction, Bus Evacuation, and
Stranger in Building
Lincoln Hall: Immediate Action
On February 9th, Chief Robert LaMantia, along with Officers Lawrence Martin and Sandra
Martin, attended the Strategic Planning Event sponsored by School District 74. They
worked with school staff, administrators, and parents to develop strategies in the following
areas: Academic Success, Safe and Secure, Effective and Efficient Operations, and
Positive School Climate/Community Connections. These issues are reviewed and
revised every February at the Strategic Planning Event.
Persons interested in learning more about the Police Department’s School Safety
Programs may contact Deputy Chief Cary Lewandowski at clewandowski@lwd.org or
(847) 745-4749.
Communications Center
The Lincolnwood Police Department Communications Center is supervised by Lieutenant
Mark Brines. The Communications Center is authorized for seven full-time and one parttime communications operator. Four communications operators resigned from the Village
during the past year. The following staff served the Village in 2009:
Ms. Terri DeVries
Ms. Daisy Rannochio
Mr. Keith Smiegowski
Ms. Maureen Christakis
Ms. Barbara Folkes
Mr. Matthew Johnson (part-time)
There is a minimum of one communications operator on-duty 24 hours-a-day, seven
days-a-week. During peak hours, there are generally two operators on duty.
Communications operators serve as the primary link between the public and police
officers in the field. They perform a full range of radio and telephone operational duties in
dispatching public safety personnel and equipment.
Lincolnwood’s primary radio frequency is shared with the Skokie Police Department.
Communications operators also monitor two zones in Chicago, Area Police Emergency
Radio Network (APERN), Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network (ISPERN),
Illinois Radio Emergency Assistance Channel (IREACH), and Regional Emergency
Dispatch (RED) Center.
Communications operators also receive emergency, non-emergency, and administrative
telephone calls, and assist citizens with requests for service. During 2009,
communications operators processed approximately 9,480 emergency calls (9-1-1 calls).
Communications operators also assist walk-in traffic, enter warrant data, enter parking
and traffic citation data, and monitor the alarm board, prisoners, and security cameras.
Residents are encouraged to call 9-1-1 to report an emergency such as an injury to a
person, request for an ambulance, crime in progress, traffic crash involving an injury,
suspicious person, or any other call requiring an immediate response from the police or
fire department.
Every call to the Communications Center is evaluated by professionally trained staff to
determine the appropriate public safety response. The Village contracts with the
Regional Emergency Dispatch (RED) Center to dispatch fire and emergency medical
service (EMS) calls.
Persons interested in learning more about emergency police communications may
contact Detective Lieutenant Mark Brines at mbrines@lwd.org or (847) 745-4751.
Police Social Worker
Ms. Geri Silic, a part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), has been employed
by the Village since 2004. Ms. Silic is a trained Domestic Violence Advocate, and has
received training offered by the Chicago Police Department in Mental Health Crisis
Intervention.
Ms. Silic is on call 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week to assist with a crisis response or
consult on complicated law enforcement matters which require social services.
This position works collaboratively with Police, Public Works, Community Development,
Parks and Recreation, Fire Department, and Administration to ensure that the community
is provided quality social service assistance.
The following paragraphs summarize the social services provided to the Village on an ongoing basis.
Critical Incidence Stress Management Contact
Any time first responders are exposed to an event that is determined to cause an
unusually strong emotional reaction which has a potential to interfere with their ability to
function at the scene or afterwards, the social worker is authorized to organize a
response with the Northern Illinois Critical Stress Debriefing Team.
Niles Township Emergency Response Team
The Niles Township Emergency Response Team provides emergency and back-up social
service assistance to other member agencies.
Victim of Violent Crime Advocate
Ms. Silic is responsible for managing the Victim of Violent Crime Advocate (VOVCA) grant
which funds many of the social services offered to the community since 2004. It is an
annual grant which subsidizes approximately 50% of the social services program.
Salvation Army Emergency Assistance
Emergency financial assistance is provided for Lincolnwood residents. Prior to this
agreement, residents were referred to other agencies for financial assistance.
Emergency Operation Plan Shelter Coordinator
The Police Social Worker is assigned the duties of managing the Emergency Operation
Plan Shelter Coordinator. Staff will work with the community in the event of an
emergency to provide emergency shelter.
New Initiatives for 2009
Gift of Sight
This program allows residents in need to receive free eyeglasses and eye care from
selected LensCrafters locations. Recipients are required to be screened and deemed in
need by the Police Social Worker.
Cell Phone Donation
A partnership between the Village and the Shelter Alliance (one of the largest cell phone
recycling networks in North America) was established. Previously owned cell phones
donated to the Village are forwarded to Shelter Alliance, a local agency dedicated to
working with victims of domestic violence.
Salvation Army Emergency Lodging Agreement
In the event of a critical incident resulting in displacement, emergency shelter for
residents can be provided at a local hotel. An agreement was signed between the Village
and the Salvation Army. The agreement stipulates that participating hotels will accept a
predetermined amount from the Salvation Army.
Christmas Kettle Fundraiser
This year was the 2nd annual Christmas Kettle Fundraiser. Funds donated in our
community provided a direct benefit to Lincolnwood. Village employees volunteered to
help raise money for the community; over $800 was collected.
Carrier Watch
The Unites States Post Office has agreed to participate in a safety program for seniors
and persons with disabilities. Qualifying residents may enroll in this free program. It
alerts mail carriers, if mail is not collected, to contact the police department and request a
well being check for the homeowner.
Ms. Silic served as the liaison with the following social service organizations in 2009:
Local Area Network (LAN)
The organization is led by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The
group meets monthly to discuss at-risk, special needs children in the community who may
need financial assistance for programs/services/medical treatment that will improve their
overall level of functioning.
Niles Township Interagency
The organization consists of a group of social workers who meet at our local mental
health facility, Turning Point. It offers a platform for social workers from within the
Township to discuss current programs available to residents. Each meeting includes a
formal training session and a roundtable discussion.
Association of Police Social Workers
The organization includes police social workers in the north, northwest, south and west
suburbs of Chicago. An interagency agreement between this organization and the Village
provides support services in the event of a crisis. This group offers an abundance of
knowledge in the specialization of police-based advocacy. Ms. Silic serves as a Co-Chair
for the Association of Police Social Workers Program Development Committee.
District 219 Youth at Risk
This group meets each month to discuss juvenile issues which have emerged in the
community. Representatives from Niles Township, local police departments, and schools
meet to improve communications.
Skokie Court House Family Violence Council Court Operations
This group consists of court departments including the Presiding Judge, Clerk’s Office,
Sheriff’s Office, States Attorney’s Office, Pre-trial Service Office, Civil Court Advocates
Office, and all police-based victim advocates. The group addresses court room issues
and presents recommendations to improve the functioning of domestic violence court
proceedings. Ms. Silic serves as a Co-Chair for the 2nd Municipal District Family Violence
Council Court Operations Group.
Village of Lincolnwood Wellness Committee
The Wellness Committee is comprised of several employees of the Village. The main
objective is to seek out and offer programs for all Village employees with the goal to
improve overall health.
Social Service by Type of Crime
FY2007 - 2009
Number of Individuals Assisted
Ms. Silic provides professional assistance on all types of crimes including Battery,
Assault, Domestic Violence, Criminal Damage to Property, Elder Abuse and Neglect,
Child Abuse and Neglect, Sex Crimes, Homicide, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol,
Kidnapping, Hate Crimes, and other violent crimes.
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Assault
Battery
Elder
Crimes
Child
Crimes
Home
Invasion
Domestic
Battery /
Violence
Domestic
Trouble
Misc.
Violent
Crimes
FY 2007
1
1
8
20
8
39
35
9
FY 2008
4
2
8
27
5
48
21
12
FY 2009
5
14
17
33
1
41
22
3
Crime Category
Elder Crimes
Elder Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, and Sex Crimes
Child Crimes
Abuse, Neglect, Endangerment and Sex Crimes
Domestic Battery/Domestic Violence
Harassment, Stalking, Criminal Damage to Property, and Violation of an Order of
Protection
Miscellaneous Violent Crimes
Criminal Sexual Assault, Armed Robbery, Homicide (surviving family members), Hate
Crimes, Prostitution, and Kidnapping
Non-Crime Related Social Services
FY2007 - 2009
Number of Referrals
Ms. Silic provides services to residents in need of senior services, emergency financial
assistance, mental health issues, and juvenile or family issues. Ms. Silic provides
residents with direct access to services or referrals are made to local, state and federal
agencies.
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Direct DevelopNeighbor Sudden
Indigent Financial mental Flooding
Dispute
Loss
Asst. Disability
Medical
Advocac
y
Senior
Issues
Mental
Health
Homeless
2007
25
16
2
6
6
1
0
1
3
2
2008
30
17
2
26
15
1
1
3
2
2
2009
47
24
2
37
16
1
1
3
4
1
Service Category
Senior Issues
Medicare “D” assistance, home care assistance and referrals, senior benefit information,
linkage assistance with home help, taxes, caregivers, property maintenance, and all other
referrals
Indigent
Residents in the community seeking emergency financial assistance
Direct Financial Assistance
Salvation Army Emergency Funds, food vouchers, and gift cards
Sudden Loss
Residents suffering a loss either by death of family member or natural disaster
Medical Advocacy
Includes residents seeking medical referrals, assistance to medical appointments, or
communication with medical professionals
Persons interested in learning more about the social services may contact Police Social
Worker Geri Silic at gsilic@lwd.org or (847) 745-4755.
Professional Standards
Professional Standards are benchmarks the police department uses to assess its
performance. These benchmarks are national standards. They include a review and
analysis of the Department’s Use of Force, Police Pursuits, Traffic Stop Data Analysis,
Personnel Complaints, and Grievance Analysis.
Use of Force
Officers are trained to use force that is both reasonable and necessary to effectively bring
an incident under control while maintaining the safety of the officer(s), offender(s), and the
community. Annual training includes the use of deadly force and the spectrum of lesslethal options available to officers. The Lincolnwood Police Department’s Use of Force
Policy requires the reporting of all incidents involving the use of force. In addition, an
administrative review of all use of force incidents, beyond a firm grip and handcuffing, is
conducted. Every use of force incident is reviewed by the officer’s immediate supervisor,
Deputy Chief of Police, and Chief of Police.
The police department exercised force beyond a firm grip and handcuffing on only three
occasions in 2009. Two of the incidents involved subjects who resisted officers’ attempts
to place them under arrest. The third incident involved a vicious dog that had attacked a
pedestrian. The TASER was deployed in all three incidents. The TASER allowed officers
to gain compliance and control over the resisting and/or combative subjects/animal. The
TASER has proven to be a reliable and safe alternative to “hands-on” control techniques.
As per department policy, each use of force incident is subject to a thorough review by
supervisory staff and was determined to be proper, lawful, and justified.
Police Pursuits
Pursuits are considered high risk incidents due to the potential for personal injury and
property damage. The police department has a written policy regarding pursuits. The
policy sets forth the procedures to be followed in the event of a pursuit. The policy further
establishes the methods for documentation and review of all pursuits. The policy is
provided to all personnel. Command staff is responsible for monitoring and training
personnel as it relates to this policy.
The focus of the police department’s Pursuit Policy is the “Protection of Human Life.” It is
modeled after the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) and the
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) policy standards. Pursuits are only
justified for the apprehension of violent felons. Traffic violators, misdemeanants, and
non-violent offenders are prohibited from being pursued.
Every police pursuit is documented and reviewed by a Pursuit Review Panel. The panel
consists of non-involved officers and command staff. The panel reviews each pursuit in
order to ensure compliance with department policy, determine if safe practices are being
followed, ascertain if operational needs are being met, and to identify training needs.
Policy revisions are often the result of these reviews. Training occurs following each
policy revision and also during annual in-house training.
The police department was not involved in any police pursuits in 2009. While this result is
desirable, it is unexpected and should not be used to predict future pursuit frequency.
Pursuits are dictated by the actions of the subject attempting to escape, and police
officers must be prepared to deal with this as well as other rapidly evolving situations as
they serve the community.
Traffic Stop Data Analysis
Since January 1, 2004, every state and local police agency in Illinois has been required to
collect demographic data on each traffic stop conducted. By law, this data must be
reported to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) each calendar year. The
police department remains in compliance with this law. The information in the following
paragraphs contains a review and analysis of the information reported to IDOT in 2009.
The Northwestern University Center for Public Safety partnered with IDOT and local
police agencies in an effort to establish baseline data. The data is based on academic
research conducted by the Center for Public Safety in conjunction with IDOT. The
research indicates that 60% of the driving population in the Village of Lincolnwood is
Caucasian, while 40% is comprised of minorities.
The table below includes raw numbers and percentages submitted to IDOT for
Lincolnwood Police “Traffic Stops” conducted in 2009.
Traffic Stops
Caucasian Drivers
Minority Drivers
63.65%
36.35%
60%
40%
Percentage Stops
Estimated Driving Population*
* as determined by the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
The table below illustrates the “Reason for the Traffic Stop” and a breakdown by
Caucasian drivers versus minority drivers. The primary reasons for traffic stops and
enforcement in the Village are non-compliance with the posted speed limit and statutory
seatbelt requirements. The “Reason for the Traffic Stop” data for Caucasian versus
minority drivers is remarkably similar in light of the fact that the Lincolnwood Police
Department conducted a total of 4198 traffic stops in 2009.
Reason for the Traffic Stop
Caucasian Drivers
Minority Drivers
2672
1526
Total Stops
Moving Violations
1903
71.22%
1016
66.58%
Equipment Violations
624
23.35%
414
27.13%
Licensing / Registration Violations
145
5.43%
96
6.29%
“Outcome of the Traffic Stop” data (as illustrated in the table below) comparing Caucasian
Drivers versus Minority Drivers is also very similar. Several factors help to determine
whether a citation or a warning is appropriate. For instance, offenses such as Driving
Under the Influence, Driving With a Revoked or Suspended License, Failure to Display
Insurance, Exceeding the Posted Speed Limit in a School Zone, and traffic offenses
leading to criminal charges are considered non-discretionary. A minor equipment
violation is an example of an offense which may result in the issuance of a warning rather
than a traffic citation.
Outcome of the Traffic Stop
Caucasian Drivers
Minority Drivers
2672
1526
Total Stops
Citation
1331
49.81%
818
53.60%
Written Warning
1155
43.23%
561
36.76%
Verbal Warning / Stop Card
186
6.96%
147
9.63%
The table below illustrates the number of “Vehicle Searches” reported to IDOT in 2009.
Police officers are authorized to search the vehicle of a motorist stopped for a traffic
violation incident to an arrest, based on probable cause, under exigent circumstances,
and/or with the driver’s consent.
In 2009, Lincolnwood Police conducted consent searches in only 2.5% of all traffic stops.
These low numbers and percentages are indicative of police officers exercising
appropriate discretion.
Vehicle Searches
Caucasian Drivers
Minority Drivers
2672
1526
Total Stops
Consent Searches (Vehicle or Driver)
61
2.3%
44
2.8%
Persons interested in learning more about Use of Force, Police Pursuits, or Traffic Stop
Data may contact Deputy Chief Cary Lewandowski at clewandowski@lwd.org or
(847) 745-4749.
Personnel Complaints
It is the policy of the Lincolnwood Police Department to recognize superior performance
by department employees. It is also the policy of the police department to investigate
every complaint (internal or external) of alleged wrongdoing by a department member in
order to determine the substance of the complaint or lack thereof.
Complaints may be alleged against a department employee in person at the police
station, by letter, email, or telephone. The employee taking the complaint will notify the
Chief of Police.
Allegations are generally categorized into one of the following categories:
Bias-Based Policing
Excessive Force
Failure to Follow Policy (Failure to Perform Duty)
Improper Issuance of a Citation
Unlawful Arrest
Unprofessional Conduct (Including Rudeness)
All complaints are categorized, investigated and determined to be: sustained, not
sustained, unfounded or exonerated. The following is the definition of each disposition or
conclusion of fact:
Sustained
The incident occurred as alleged.
Not Sustained
There was insufficient evidence to determine if the incident occurred or if the
employee acted properly or improperly.
Unfounded
The incident did not occur.
Exonerated
The incident occurred, but the employee acted lawfully and properly.
There were seven complaints alleged against members of the Lincolnwood Police
Department in 2009. The complaints fell under the following categories:
Excessive Force
There was one complaint for Excessive Force. The complaint was not sustained.
Failure to Follow Policy
There were three complaints for Failure to Follow Policy. All three complaints were
sustained.
Unprofessional Conduct
There were two complaints for Unprofessional Conduct (Rudeness). One complaint
was sustained and one was not sustained.
There was one complaint for Unprofessional Conduct (Not Rudeness). This complaint
was not sustained.
All complaints that are sustained are professionally adjudicated in accord with the
Collective Bargaining Agreements, Lincolnwood Police Department Policies and/or the
Fire and Police Commission’s Rules and Regulations. Discipline may include verbal
counseling, training, written warning, written reprimand, suspension and/or termination.
Each of the seven personnel complaints was investigated by the Deputy Chief and
approved by the Chief of Police.
Following each investigation, the complainant receives written notification of the
disposition (outcome) of their complaint from the Chief of Police, and offered an
opportunity to discuss the matter further, in person.
Persons interested in learning more about the Lincolnwood Police Department’s process
may contact Chief Robert LaMantia at rlamantia@lwd.org or (847) 745-4748.
Grievance Analysis
An important element of a sound personnel system is the existence of a formal method
that allows employees to resolve grievances with management fairly and expeditiously.
The Village of Lincolnwood Police Department has such a system. In accord with policy,
the police department reviews grievances on an annual basis. There were three
grievances in 2009. The following is a summary of each grievance:
February 5, 2009
An employee alleged the patrol schedule was not administered consistent with the
collective bargaining agreement with regard to the number of regularly scheduled
consecutive work days. The schedule was revised, and the grievance was resolved at
Step Two of the Grievance Process.
February 9, 2009
An employee alleged the Village did not follow the collective bargaining agreement
with regard to drug testing. Both management and the union agreed that an
unintentional error was committed by staff, and not intended to set a precedent. The
staff member was retrained and the grievance was resolved following a Grievance
Settlement Agreement at Step Three of the Grievance Process.
Mary 26, 2009
An employee alleged the Village did not adhere to an agreement made during
collective bargaining negotiations with regard to the number of scheduled weekend
days off. Both parties agreed to not resolve the grievance and freeze it at Step Three
of the Grievance Process.
Training
Training has often been cited as one of the most important responsibilities in any law
enforcement agency. Training serves three broad purposes. First, well trained officers
are generally better prepared to act decisively and correctly in a broad spectrum of
situations. Second, training results in greater productivity and effectiveness. Third,
training fosters cooperation and unity of purpose.
The Lincolnwood Police Department’s training program is intended to provide meaningful
and necessary training to all employees while balancing their interests, skills, and the
needs of the organization.
The police department provides training for staff though Scenario Based Simulation RollCall Training, an annual 24-hour in-house Mini-Academy for all sworn officers, monthly
Police Law Institute (PLI) internet based training, In-Service Training, and Firearms
Training. The following describes each category of training provided in 2009.
Scenario Based Simulation Roll-Call Training
Scenario Based Simulation Roll Call Training is presented during roll calls over the course
of twelve out of thirteen 28-day patrol schedules. All sworn officers including patrol,
supervisors, detectives, and administrative staff participate each month.
This training takes one policy directive from the Lincolnwood Police Department and/or
Village of Lincolnwood policy manuals, and incorporates real events across the United
States into scenarios that may occur in Lincolnwood. Videos supplement the training and
discussion is lively. Each shift participates in the training moderated by the duty watch
commander. Most of these common police training themes are highlighted during the
annual 24-hour Mini-Academy training.
The following Scenario Based Simulation Roll Call Training topics were presented in
2009:
Murder of a Rookie New York City Police Officer During a Traffic Stop
The Use of Video Recording in Complaints Against Police Officers
Explosive Awareness, Protocol for Suspicious Packages
Stress Management in Financial Matters
Officer Involved Shootings
Strategies for Street Stops
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
When the Taser Fails to Stop an Offender Assaulting the Police
Use of Force; How Jailed Offenders Prepare to Attack the Police
Investigations by Patrol in Unusual Situations (i.e. Halloween, etc.)
Major Incidents of Crimes, including Police Ambushes
Taser of Psychologically Challenged Person
Mini-Academy Training
The Lincolnwood Police Department continued its commitment to training in the “High
Risk-Low Frequency” events of modern policing. The Mini-Academy training is designed
to prepare police officers for certain tense, rapidly evolving, and uncertain situations that
they may encounter. For the training to have the desired impact, it must be effective and
taught by individuals well versed in the subject matter. Studies have shown that during
high risk-low frequency events, police officers instinctively revert to their training. Another
core attribute of the Mini-Academy is that employees are trained to be instructors in
critical subject areas such as Use of Force, Police Pursuits, Fitness, Firearms, etc. This
active participation provides expertise that is beneficial to both the employee and
department as a whole. The following is a brief overview of the training provided during
the three-day Mini-Academy training.
Ms. Elizabeth Earlywine, an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) attorney
presented material on grant initiatives including: The Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock
Device and Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) as evidence in a DUI trial. This
training is mandatory for all IDOT grantees.
Officer Michael Cahill, a Use of Force Instructor and Northern Illinois Police Alarm
System (NIPAS) Emergency Services Team (EST) member, presented the Police
Department’s policy governing Use of Lethal and Non-Lethal Force and current case
law.
Chief Robert LaMantia provided an overview of the Lincolnwood Police Department
with a focus on the past year, including programs and plans for the future. He focused
on training, professional development, and the challenges facing not only law
enforcement in general, but specifically, the challenges facing Lincolnwood and
surrounding communities. He discussed law enforcement’s ever increasing need for
leadership, ethics, community partnership, training, professional development, and
continuous improvement.
Deputy Chief Cary Lewandowski presented the Police Department’s Pursuit Policy
and offered instruction for the New World Systems records management software. He
also reviewed each of the police pursuits in 2008.
Lieutenant Mark Brines provided an overview of the Police Department’s Policy and
the Illinois Jail Lock-up Standards regarding the detention facility.
Lieutenant Brines also presented the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s Tobacco
Grant Enforcement program to staff.
Lincolnwood Firefighter James Bove provided instruction and certified the attendees in
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of the Automated External
Defibrillator (AED). Certifications are valid for two years.
Police Social Worker Geri Silic provided instruction on the subject of Domestic
Violence. She spoke of the evolving changes in the Domestic Violence law, how the
changes affect Lincolnwood’s procedures, the process of assisting victims, and the
various options for crime victims.
Officer Timothy Schaefer is a Certified Traffic Safety Specialist. He provided
instruction on the new motor vehicle traffic crash reporting obligations. Officer
Schaefer also provided an overview of traffic crash statistics, as well as the general
obligations of the many traffic grants awarded to the Village.
Officer Nicholas Irsuto, a Certified Training Specialist, administered the Fit Force
Examination to all sworn police officers. Officers participated in a 1.5 mile run with a
goal time of less than 14:43 minutes and a 300 meter sprint to measure
cardiovascular fitness. Dynamic Strength fitness was measured by police officers
doing 25 push-ups and 35 sit-ups in less than one minute. Officers also bench
pressed either 73% of their total body weight or 151 pounds, whichever is less.
Officers who do not meet the police department’s goals are offered guidance in fitness
training.
Community Service Officer John DeLacy, formerly a Certified Range Instructor for the
Illinois State Police, provided instruction on advanced weapons handling and retention
skills for street officers.
Officer Lawrence Martin, a Certified TASER and Use of Force Instructor, and member
of the NIPAS Mobile Field Force (MFF), trained and recertified all officers in the use of
the TASER.
Sergeant Richard Solomon presented information on the Police Department’s Bar
Coded Evidence Analysis Statistics and Tracking (BEAST) software program.
Sergeant Solomon and Officer Thomas Polston are responsible for managing all
property and evidence entered into the system.
Lieutenant John Walsh and Sergeant Randall Rathmell provided an overview of the
Field Training Officer Program. This topic was scheduled in anticipation of hiring two
new officers in 2010.
Officer William Meister is the Lincolnwood Police Department’s National Incident
Management System (NIMS) Compliance Officer. He provided an overview on federal
NIMS mandates for local law enforcement.
Police Law Institute Training
The Police Law Institute (PLI) is an on-line computer-based training program for police
officers. It is designed to strengthen knowledge and address changes to legislation and
rules of evidence. The training is specific to Illinois police officers, has been accepted by
the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), and is sponsored
by the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA).
Lincolnwood Police Officers successfully completed 288 individual lessons in the
following subject areas in 2009:
January
Distributing Alcohol to a Minor
Anonymous Tips about Danger
Undercover Investigations: Avoiding Illegal Entrapment
Aggravated Kidnapping
Criminal Accountability
February
Invalid Warrants-Exclusion of Evidence
Animal Cruelty
False Reports to Police and Hoax Calls-Disorderly Conduct
Home Invasion
March
Vehicle Stops-Officer Safety-Frisk of Passengers
April
Qualified Immunity
Warrantless Searches with Consent-Co-Tenants of Property
Searches-Inspection of Passengers in Vehicles
Failing to Wear Seat Belts
Officers carrying weapons
May
U.S. Supreme Court-Vehicle Search-Incident to Arrest
Unlawful Use of Weapons
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Unlawful Use of Weapons by a Felon
June
Potential Danger during Pre-Arrest Encounters
Use of Physical Force by Officers-Criminal Liability
July
Interview and Interrogations
August
Search Warrants
Vehicles and Consent Search
September
Lineup Identifications
Public Meetings Disturbing Behavior
October
Domestic Violence
November
Legal Transportation of Weapons in a Vehicle
Burglary of Vehicles
Criminal Resisting/Obstructing
December
Vehicle Repossession
New Laws for 2010
Persons having questions regarding Scenario Based Roll-Call, Mini-Academy, or Police
Law Institute Training may contact Lieutenant Robert Meiners at rmeiners@lwd.org or
(847) 673-2167.
In-Service Training
The Lincolnwood Police Department places a high value on professional development
and training. Training assignments are based on a number of factors, including
organizational need, the budget, and employee interest and skill level.
In an effort to curtail training costs, we have partnered with a major training vendor and
host many training segments in our on-site training facility. This relationship allows us to
provide training to our officers without incurring the costs – registration fees, travel
expenses, meals, etc. We have also focused on training our personnel to be certified as
trainers – meaning that once they are trained, they are qualified to train our officers. This
has been very beneficial in that it saves money, but more importantly, the practice keeps
our officers engaged and qualified in their areas of expertise. In comparison to previous
years, we have successfully provided more training with less funding. In fact, the police
department’s training budget has decreased each of the past three years, while the
amount of training provided has increased. This accomplishment is attributable to our
commitment to our employees and their professional growth.
The following table includes all in-service training provided to police employees, including
civilian personnel during 2009. Our records management system has simplified training
records maintenance. Therefore, this listing is more comprehensive than in previous
years, and includes all aspects of training including in-house, roll call, computer based,
seminars, and formal classroom training. Employees are listed in order of seniority.
EMPLOYEE
COURSE TITLE
Williams, Raymond
Managing the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
Acciari, Jerry
Mini-Academy
Swanson, Peter
Smith, Harry
Mini-Academy
Meiners, Robert
Illinois Monthly Legal Update & Review
Mini-Academy
IPPFA Seminar
IPPFA Seminar
IPPFA Seminar
Weidner, Mark
TASER Instructor Recertification
Mini-Academy
Public Sector Employment Law Seminar
DATE
HOURS
04/21/2009
10/30/2009
16
8
05/18/2009
24
04/21/2009
10/30/2009
16
8
03/02/2009
24
01/01/2009
02/02/2009
02/06/2009
05/01/2009
06/04/2009
4
32
6
16
01/01/2009
02/23/2009
03/02/2009
03/06/2009
12
16
24
8
Weidner, Mark (cont’d)
Outdoor AR-15 Training
Pre-Retirement Planning
Media Relations Training
Driver Simulation Training
Simunitions Training
Range Training - Various Topics
George, Peter
Mini-Academy
Brines, Mark
Illinois Peace Officer Disciplinary Act
Mini-Academy
MySpace Training for Law Enforcement
State of Illinois Communications Conference
Legal Update
Media Relations Training
Lamantia, Joseph
Mini-Academy
Union Negotiations Seminar
Chartier, James
IPPFA Seminar
Mini-Academy
IPPFA Seminar
IPPFA Seminar
NAPD Recertification
IPPFA Seminar
Righeimer, Brian
Mini-Academy
Schaefer, Timothy
Mini-Academy
Electronic Evidence Seizure Course for First
Responders I
Staying Alive Conference
Illinois Traffic Safety Leaders Conference
Child Passenger Safety Program
Tactical Medical Class
Sketching and Diagramming for the Incident
Scene Investigator
04/24/2009
09/15/2009
10/07/2009
10/27/2009
11/04/2009
12/02/2009
6
8
16
6
2
1
01/01/2009
05/18/2009
11/04/2009
12/02/2009
3
24
2
1
01/01/2009
01/30/2009
03/02/2009
03/06/2009
03/16/2009
05/12/2009
09/10/2009
10/07/2009
12
4
24
8
8
8
2
16
01/01/2009
02/02/2009
04/24/2009
09/15/2009
10/08/2009
11/04/2009
12
32
6
8
2
2
01/01/2009
01/30/2009
02/06/2009
03/02/2009
04/24/2009
05/01/2009
06/04/2009
09/18/2009
11/05/2009
12
4
6
24
6
01/01/2009
03/02/2009
2
24
01/01/2009
02/02/2009
12
32
03/11/2009
4
04/14/2009
05/06/2009
06/05/2009
06/16/2009
09/18/2009
24
6.5
8
8
8
10/07/2009
24
11/04/2009
2
16
8
4
Schaefer, Timothy (cont’d.)
The Reid Technique of Interviewing and
Interrogation
Lewandowski, Cary
ILEAS Conference
Excited Delirium: Awareness & Protocol
Development
MLEEDS
Union Negotiations Seminar
Developing Assessment Centers for Public Safety
Agencies
Polston, Thomas
Mini-Academy
STOPS: Strategies and Tactics of Patrol Stops
Solomon, Richard
Law Enforcement Ethics for Sergeants and
Lieutenants
Mini-Academy
Managing the Legal Risks of Training
Injury Prevention for Police
Quarterly TLOC Meeting – FBI
Tactical Ground Fighting
HAZMAT Awareness Refresher
Basic Clandestine Meth Lab Awareness
Quarterly TLOC Meeting – FBI
Prisoner Suicide Prevention
Illinois Association of Property and Evidence
Management
Motorcycle Gangs
Rathmell, Randall
Law Enforcement Ethics for Sergeants and
Lieutenants
Mini-Academy
School of Police Staff and Command
Martin, Lawrence
MFF Monthly Training
Strategic Planning – Schools
12/07/2009
21
01/01/2009
01/30/2009
03/01/2009
03/06/2009
04/24/2009
12
4
24
8
6
06/05/2009
8
08/17/2009
09/15/2009
10/08/2009
40
8
2
12/01/2009
8
01/01/2009
03/02/2009
05/07/2009
11/04/2009
11
24
16
2
01/01/2009
12
01/12/2009
8
01/30/2009
02/02/2009
02/27/2009
03/03/2009
06/03/2009
06/11/2009
08/09/2009
09/15/2009
09/17/2009
09/29/2009
10/26/2009
11/04/2009
4
32
8
4
8
11/05/2009
3
11/13/2009
8
01/01/2009
12
01/12/2009
8
02/02/2009
03/23/2009
11/04/2009
12/02/2009
32
400
2
1
01/01/2009
01/19/2009
02/09/2009
02/10/2009
02/16/2009
02/23/2009
7
16
8
8
16
16
1
8
4
4
4
2
Martin, Lawrence (cont’d.)
ILEAS Conference
Terrorist Indicators for Law Enforcement
Acting Patrol Officer in Charge
Mini-Academy
Excited Delirium: Awareness & Protocol
Development
Campus Emergencies Planning
ITOA Conference
Walsh, John
ILEAS Conference
Mini-Academy
Absenteeism Control and Tracking System
Legal Update
Arrest, Search, and Seizure Update for Sergeants
and Lieutenants
John Reid Advanced Interviews and
Interrogations
Cahill, Michael
NIPAS Monthly Training
Mini-Academy
Responders I
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Responder
Operations Course
WMD Enhanced Threat and Risk Assessment
Leadership Training for the Fight
Campus Emergencies Planning
40 Hour First Line Supervisory Skills Program
ITOA Conference
03/01/2009
03/17/2009
03/24/2009
03/30/2009
03/31/2009
04/02/2009
04/06/2009
04/09/2009
04/20/2009
04/24/2009
05/11/2009
24
8
8
8
6
16
24
8
16
6
24
06/05/2009
8
08/11/2009
11/04/2009
11/22/2009
16
2
24
01/01/2009
03/01/2009
04/06/2009
05/08/2009
09/10/2009
09/15/2009
4
24
24
6
2
8
10/26/2009
24
11/03/2009
14
01/01/2009
01/14/2009
01/20/2009
02/02/2009
02/10/2009
02/23/2009
02/26/2009
10
16
24
32
8
16
16
03/11/2009
4
03/17/2009
24
03/20/2009
03/25/2009
03/30/2009
03/31/2009
04/08/2009
04/24/2009
05/19/2009
05/21/2009
06/05/2009
06/17/2009
08/11/2009
08/31/2009
11/04/2009
11/22/2009
12/02/2009
16
8
8
16
16
6
8
8
8
4
16
40
2
24
1
Martin, Sandra
Mini-Academy
01/01/2009
02/09/2009
05/18/2009
08/31/2009
11/04/2009
12/02/2009
12
8
24
40
2
1
Forensics Training
Forensics Training
Forensics Training
Forensics Training
Mini-Academy
Forensics Training
Forensics Training
Forensics Training
Bullet Trajectory Reconstruction
Forensics Training
Forensics Training
Solutions to Supervision and Management Issues
Weight Training for Police
FBI IMAGESCAN
Arrest, Search, and Seizure Update for Sergeants
and Lieutenants
01/01/2009
01/21/2009
01/21/2009
01/26/2009
02/18/2009
02/18/2009
03/02/2009
03/18/2009
03/18/2009
04/15/2009
04/28/2009
05/20/2009
06/17/2009
09/25/2009
09/30/2009
10/21/2009
10
8
8
40
8
8
24
8
8
8
16
16
8
8
4
8
10/26/2009
24
11/04/2009
2
40 Hour Gang Enforcement Skills Program
Mini-Academy
Gang Crimes Training Program
01/01/2009
01/19/2009
02/02/2009
05/07/2009
06/02/2009
09/18/2009
11/04/2009
2
40
32
16
16
8
2
Testifying in a DUI Trial
Mini-Academy
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety
Testing
Community Security by Design:CPTED
Team Tactics for Patrol
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action
Incidents
National Response Framework
Designer Drug Awareness
Applied Leadership Principles
AR15 Rifle Armorer School
01/01/2009
01/19/2009
02/02/2009
12
8
32
02/17/2009
24
03/09/2009
06/03/2009
36
16
09/02/2009
09/09/2009
09/18/2009
11/04/2009
12/02/2009
12/09/2009
8
8
2
1
16
Mini-Academy
01/01/2009
03/02/2009
10
24
Macaluso, David
Irsuto, Nicholas
Meister, William
09/02/2009
Bakalar, Joshua
Bakalar, Joshua (cont’d.)
Miura, Clifford
Mini-Academy
Stewart, Schenita
Mini-Academy
Basic Cyber Crimes
Missing/Unidentified Persons Workshop
Terrorism Awareness and Response Academy
FBI IMAGESCAN
Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure
Knapp, Michael
Arson Investigation: Basic Skills
Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
Mini-Academy
Tactical Ground Fighting
Fighting Tactics: Instructor Development
New Techniques for Effective Tactical Police
Baton
Rodriguez, Adolfo
Mini-Academy
40 Hour Firearms Instructor
Ethnic and Cultural Awareness
Viggiano, Joseph
Mini-Academy
Save Our Seniors - Crimes Against the Elderly
O'Connor, Timothy
Responders I
Mini-Academy
Tactical Medical Class
Fighting Tactics for Police
40 Hour Firearms Instructor
Ethnic and Cultural Awareness
Gordon, Jeffrey
11/04/2009
12/02/2009
2
1
01/01/2009
05/18/2009
09/18/2009
11/04/2009
12
24
8
2
01/01/2009
04/06/2009
04/23/2009
07/09/2009
10/13/2009
10/21/2009
11/03/2009
11
24
16
4
40
8
24
01/01/2009
01/19/2009
03/23/2009
05/18/2009
06/11/2009
08/12/2009
09/15/2009
09/21/2009
10
16
40
24
8
24
8
16
10/20/2009
8
01/01/2009
05/18/2009
09/28/2009
11/04/2009
12/01/2009
12/02/2009
12
24
40
2
8
1
01/01/2009
04/06/2009
05/04/2009
05/07/2009
05/27/2009
11/04/2009
9
24
16
8
16
2
01/01/2009
03/11/2009
11
4
04/06/2009
06/16/2009
09/25/2009
09/28/2009
11/04/2009
12/01/2009
24
8
8
40
2
8
01/01/2009
9
Gordon, Jeffrey (cont’d.)
Writing Effective Search Warrants
CyberTerrorism
Responders I
Acting Patrol Officer in Charge
Mini-Academy
Financial Crimes Investigation
Juvenile Specialist Skills Program
FBI IMAGESCAN
ITOA Conference
LaMantia, Robert
The Nuts and Bolts of Civil Liability
DeLacy, John
AR15 Rifle Armorer School
Gracia, Armando
40 Hour Gang Enforcement Skills Program
Mini-Academy
Save Our Seniors - Crimes Against the Elderly
Drug Identification
Police Evidence Technician Basic
Introduction to the Incident Command System
National Incident Management System
Johnson, Matthew
LEADS Full Recertification
Lauria, Justin
Communications / Dispatchers FTO program
Metropolitan Basic Law Enforcement Program
Raypole, Travis
Testifying in a DUI Trial
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety
Testing
Mini-Academy
NAPD Certification
Drug Identification
Designer Drug Awareness
Laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure
TOTAL HOURS
AVERAGE HOURS PER EMPLOYEE
01/13/2009
01/19/2009
02/23/2009
4
16
16
03/11/2009
4
04/02/2009
04/06/2009
04/14/2009
05/11/2009
10/21/2009
11/04/2009
11/22/2009
16
24
16
40
8
2
24
02/09/2009
09/09/2009
8
3
11/04/2009
12/09/2009
2
16
01/01/2009
01/19/2009
04/06/2009
05/04/2009
05/07/2009
06/02/2009
08/31/2009
09/21/2009
10/26/2009
10/26/2009
12/02/2009
12
40
24
16
8
16
24
80
01/15/2009
2
01/01/2009
03/16/2009
09/08/2009
1
24
612
01/01/2009
01/19/2009
12
8
02/17/2009
24
04/06/2009
04/24/2009
05/04/2009
05/27/2009
06/15/2009
08/31/2009
09/09/2009
11/03/2009
11/04/2009
24
6
16
16
24
24
8
24
2
4905.5
132.5
1
Persons with questions regarding training may contact Deputy Chief Cary Lewandowski
at clewandowski@lwd.org or (847) 745-4749.
Firearms Training
Firearms proficiency is one of many skills an officer must master to ensure survival on the
street during any high risk encounter. It is also a skill which involves continuous training
and practice as it is a perishable skill. The safety of both the officer and the public are
considered when utilizing firearms.
The Lincolnwood Police Department Firearms Range Program underwent changes with
the retirement of Lieutenant Jerry Acciari in August 2009. Officer Michael Cahill
transitioned into the role of range supervisor. Along with Sergeant Mark Weidner and
Officer Joseph Lamantia, Officer Cahill set goals to improve the overall quality of the
program.
To add more flexibility to the range program, the police department added six new
department members to the cadre of range officers. They include Officers Armando
Gracia, William Meister, Timothy O’Connor, Adolfo Rodriguez, and Timothy Schaefer.
Also added to the cadre was Community Service Officer John De Lacy, who retired as a
Sergeant from the Illinois State Police with 25 years of experience as a range officer.
Range training was included in the 2009 Mini-Academy. All sworn officers went through a
Use of Force Law and Policy review. They were presented a two hour block of instruction
on State law, landmark Supreme Court cases, and Police Department policy review.
Community Service Officer John De Lacy spent additional time reviewing advanced
handgun skills, including techniques for reloading a firearm while one hand was
incapacitated.
The State of Illinois mandates that all police officers pass the State Firearm Qualification
Course annually. The course consists of acquiring a target, drawing the duty weapon
from a secure holster, and accurately firing rounds at a designated target. It is a timed
course of fire and designed to test the accuracy and skill level of officers while under
stress. All 32 sworn officers successfully passed the mandated State of Illinois Firearms
Qualification Course in 2009.
April
Training was conducted at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Outdoor Range. Seven
officers trained with the .223 patrol rifle and emphasis was placed on the following
Techniques & Drills:
Loading and Unloading the .223
Rifle
Employing the .223 Rifle
Moving to Cover
Standing, Kneeling & Prone
positions
Shooting from Long Distance
Deploying from a Squad Car with
the .223 Rifle
Transition to Duty Weapon
Each of the above listed tactics / techniques / drills were explained, demonstrated, and
then practiced by each member of the department. Speed and accuracy was
emphasized while performing each of the shooting drills. All of the drills emphasized
focusing on an 8” x 14” target placed in the upper chest area of the human silhouette. All
of the officers then demonstrated their proficiency in each of these skills by completing
the NIPAS Rifle Qualification Course. Each officer was asked to perform particular skills
for time and accuracy. The training was very beneficial to the overall operational
capabilities of the officers. The requirement to identify the target, bring the weapon on
line, engage the target, and be accurate in a short period of time was challenging and
increased their skill level.
May
Training was conducted at the Lincolnwood Police Department Indoor Range. Training
emphasized the following Techniques & Drills:
Discussed capabilities and issues
deploying the Mossberg 590
Patrol Shotgun
Loading and unloading Mossberg
590 Patrol Shotgun
Employing the Mossberg 590
Patrol Shotgun
State Qualification
Basic drawing, reloading, turning,
reactionary drills
Twenty-two officers were required to demonstrate their proficiency in each of these skills
by loading, unloading, and shooting the Mossberg 590 patrol shotgun.
The police department expanded it’s commitment to firearms safety by allowing officers to
purchase small electronic safes to store their firearms while at home. The safes may be
purchased with the individual employee’s uniform and equipment allowance. Department
policy requires that all duty weapons be safely secured whether the employee is on or off
duty.
June
The police department continued its commitment to firearms safety by purchasing a bullet
trap/clearing station to be used by officers to load and unload their weapons while in the
station. The bullet trap reduces the risk of an injury by catching the round, if there were
ever to be an unintentional discharge of a weapon during the loading and unloading
process. Prior to this, officers were limited to the firing range to complete to load and
unload weapons. Department policy requires at all loading and unloading of weapons be
conducted with the bullet trap or on the range, except in an emergency situation in the
field.
August
Officers participated in low-light training drills. Fifteen sworn officers trained in low-light
conditions without the aid of their flashlights. The officers’ only lighting came from the
rotating squad car emergency lights, forcing them to use their weapon’s night sights to
acquire their targets. Officers had to draw their weapons from their holster, acquire their
night sights, and reload in extremely low light conditions.
October
The range had an annual physical cleaning which also included an air quality test. The
range met or exceeded all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and
Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) guidelines.
November
Simunition training was conducted in November. During each roll call, a PowerPoint
presentation regarding traffic stop basics and options to consider while making a traffic
stop was shown to officers. Officers were then taken to a location where actual traffic
stop scenarios had been set up using scripted role players and vehicles. The officer’s
duty weapon was exchanged for a Simunitions weapon and protective gear. Each officer
participated in several Simunition scenarios which tested a different aspect of the proper
tactics to be used in conducting a safe traffic stop. Twenty-two officers participated in the
scenario based training.
December
The police department acquired a First Choice Ballistic Shield for use in the field. Officers
were trained in the effective deployment of the shield under varying circumstances.
Twelve officers were trained in the principles of holding, shooting, and reloading using the
ballistic shield. The officers were trained to understand shield’s capabilities in a tactical
situation and demonstrate the ability to:
Explain the Shield’s Ballistic
Capabilities
Holding the Shield Properly
Deploy the Shield
Locate a Proper Sight Picture
while Holding the Shield
Fire Accurately while Holding the
Shield
Reload while Holding the Shield
Re-engage a Target After
Reloading
Training with the ballistic shield will be an ongoing training program continuing well into
2010, when the police department will obtain an additional ballistic shield. The shields
were purchased with a donation from the Lincolnwood Police Foundation.
December also provided qualified officers with additional training. The police department
also sent Officers Gracia, O’Connor and Schaefer to Range Officer School. Their training
will provide additional aid and experience to the department’s training needs. The police
department sent Officer Meister and Community Service Officer DeLacy to AR-15/.223
Armorer School. December concluded with the arrival of new rifle rack systems for the
patrol vehicles that will be installed early 2010. The new racks will make the fleet of patrol
vehicles uniform in the way each rifle system is stored and deployed.
Persons with questions regarding range training may contact Officer Michael Cahill at
mcahill@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Employee Recognition and Awards
Citizens may commend an employee by speaking to the employee’s supervisor and
verbally communicating their praise or they may send a letter to the Chief of Police.
Employees are also advised of all complimentary telephone calls. Letters of appreciation
from citizens are placed in the employee’s personnel file, posted in the station, and sent
to the Village Board.
The police department also has an internal recognition process for employees
demonstrating exemplary performance. The following is a summary of awards earned
during the past year.
Officer Nicholas Irsuto earned a Commendatory Letter for his actions in apprehending
subjects involved in a series of garage burglaries. Three suspects were charged with six
Residential Burglaries, and stolen property was recovered and returned to its lawful
owners. 08-09150
Police Social Worker Geri Silic earned a Commendatory Letter for a assisting the family
of a Homicide victim. The offender was tried and convicted in 2009 (for a crime
committed in 2006) and received a 20 year sentence. 06-00512
Detective Schenita Stewart earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated traffic stop
that let to an arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance. 09-03350
Detective Jeffrey Gordon earned a Commendatory Letter for his actions while assisting
Skokie Police in the arrest of two offenders for a Retail Theft that occurred at a
Walgreen’s Pharmacy in Skokie. 09-04817
Communications Operator Keith Smiegowski earned an Honorable Mention for his
alertness in a Criminal Damage to Property investigation. He observed an offender
damage Village property through use of the video surveillance cameras located in the
Communications Center. His alert response led to the arrest and prosecution of the
offender. 09-04911
Detective Schenita Stewart earned a Commendatory Letter for her actions which led to
the arrest of suspects wanted for Residential Burglary by the Northbrook Police
Department. Detective Stewart heard a radio broadcast at 9:00 A.M. and four hours later,
stopped a vehicle occupied by the suspects. 09-05184
Officers Travis Raypole and Timothy O’Connor each earned Commendatory Letters
for their actions which led to the arrest of two subjects in a stolen motor vehicle. Two
suspects fled on foot following a traffic stop. Officers Raypole and O’Connor searched an
area and arrested the subjects. 09-05204
Detective Schenita Stewart earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated traffic stop
that led to an arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance. 09-05583
Officer Thomas Polston earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated traffic stop that
led to the arrest of a subject for Criminal Trespass to Motor Vehicle. 09-07067
Detective Stewart earned a Class “C” Commendation for her actions while off duty in
apprehending two subjects wanted for their involvement in a Residential Burglary. On her
way home from work, Detective Stewart watched two subjects walk into a pawn shop with
burglary proceeds. She notified authorities who took the subjects into custody. 09-07505
Sergeant Richard Solomon earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated traffic stop
that led to an arrest for Possession of 21 Grams of Cannabis. 09-08296
Officer Thomas Polston earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated arrest of an
offender for Theft. Officer Polston observed four youths riding four bicycles and recalled
observing the same four youths riding only three bicycles earlier in the day. An
investigation revealed that one of the bicycles was recently stolen. 09-08641
Sergeant Randall Rathmell earned a Commendatory Letter for his self initiated field stop
of two individuals that led to an arrest for Burglary to Motor Vehicle. The suspects were
charged with three counts of Burglary to Motor Vehicle. 09-08662
Officer Clifford Miura earned an Honorable Mention for his self-initiated field stop of an
individual wanted for investigation of several Burglaries to Motor Vehicle. 09-08710
Officer Thomas Polston earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated arrest for
Possession of Cannabis. Officer Polston investigated a suspicious person at the Devon
and Cicero Mobile Gas Station and found him to be in Possession of Cannabis (five to six
grams). 09-08867
Detective Jeffrey Gordon earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated field stop of a
motorist parked near O’Brien Park that led to an arrest for Possession of a Controlled
Substance. 09-08918
Officer Thomas Polston earned an Honorable Mention for his actions in arresting an
offender for a Robbery in Skokie. Officer Polston responded to the 5100 block of Touhy
Avenue to assist the Skokie Police Department. He located and stopped a subject that
had been previously observed by several officers. His diligence and attention to detail led
to the arrest of the offender in a case that may have gone unsolved. 09-08928
Officer Armando Gracia earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated field contact
that led to an arrest for Possession of Cannabis. Officer Gracia was on foot patrol at the
Lincolnwood Town Center when he detected an odor of marijuana emitting from a parked
vehicle. His investigation led to an arrest and the recovery of 175 grams of marijuana.
09-08988
Communications Operator Maureen Christakis earned an Honorable Mention for her
role in dispatching an in-progress Home Invasion. Her professional demeanor calmed the
victim while she was able to effectively communicate with police officers enroute to the
scene. 09-09720
Lieutenant Robert Meiners and Officer Joseph Lamantia each earned an Honorable
Mention for their actions that led to the arrest of a subject for Residential Burglary. Due to
their alert and professional response, they were able to arrest the suspect while he was
inside the residence. 09-09926
Officer Travis Raypole earned a Commendatory Letter for his actions in the arrest and
prosecution of an offender that fled the Dominick’s Food Store after stealing $51 worth of
alcoholic beverages. 09-11017
Officer Clifford Miura earned an Honorable Mention for his arrest of a subject for
Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. While he was on patrol in a residential area,
Officer Miura stopped a stolen motor vehicle. The driver was found to be in possession of
proceeds from a recent burglary. 09-11221
Detective Schenita Stewart earned a Class “C” Commendation and Detective
Jeffrey Gordon earned a Commendatory Letter for their actions in a complex narcotics
investigation. The detectives recovered a large amount of cannabis and Vicodone.
Several subjects were arrested as part of an on-going investigation. 09-11656
Communications Operator Justin Lauria earned a Commendatory letter for his calm
and professional demeanor that led to the arrest and prosecution of an offender for
Residential Burglary. 09-11737
Officer Michael Knapp earned a Commendatory Letter for his actions that led to the
arrest of a driver wanted for a Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash reported earlier in
the day by the Skokie Police Department. 09-12464
Officer David Macaluso earned a Commendatory Letter for his actions while providing
relief for the on-duty communications operator that led to the arrest of several suspects by
the Skokie Police for a Burglary to Motor Vehicle in Chicago. 09-12599
Detective James Chartier earned a Commendatory Letter for his follow-up investigation
of an arrest by the midnight shift for a series of burglary to motor vehicles. His work led to
the identification of several victims and the return of their property. 09-13392
Detective Jeffrey Gordon earned an Honorable Mention for his self-initiated field stop of
a bicyclist who was involved in a recent Retail Theft from the CVS Pharmacy Drug Store.
09-13670
Detective Jeffrey Gordon earned an honorable Mention for a self-initiated traffic stop
that led to an arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Detective Gordon
conducted a consent search that resulted in the recovery of 13 grams of Crystal
Methamphetamine. 09-13741
Officer Thomas Polston earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated field stop that
led to the arrest of a subject for Retail Theft. While on patrol in the Dominick’s parking lot,
Officer Polston observed a person loading a car parked illegally in the fire zone. His
investigation led to an arrest of the subject for Retail Theft. 09-14039
Detective Schenita Stewart earned an Honorable Mention for her actions while working
with a confidential informant that led to the arrest of a subject for Possession of a
Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver and the recovery of over 1,000 tablets.
09-15384
Officer Nicholas Irsuto earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated traffic stop that
led to the arrest of a subject for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officer Irsuto
detected an odor of cannabis coming from inside the car. His investigation and search
led to the recovery of a controlled substance. 09-15889
led to the arrest of a subject for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officer Irsuto
detected an odor of cannabis coming from inside the car. His investigation and search
led to the recover of a controlled substance. 09-16888
led to the arrest of the driver for Possession of Cannabis. Officer Irsuto detected an odor
of cannabis coming from inside the car. His investigation led to the recovery of 10 grams
of marijuana. 09-17417
led arrest of the driver for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officer Irsuto detected
an odor of cannabis emitting from the vehicle. His investigation led to the recovery of a
controlled substance. 09-17481
led to the arrest of the driver for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officer Irsuto
observed a controlled substance in plain view during the traffic stop. 09-17678
Officer Joseph Viggiano earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated traffic stop that
led to the arrest of the driver for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officer Viggiano
observed a controlled substance in plain view during the traffic stop. 09-17889
Officer Travis Raypole earned a Commendatory Letter for his actions that led to the
arrest of two offenders for Retail Theft. The offenders had recently committed a theft at
the CVS Pharmacy and were in possession of approximately $1,000 of stolen
merchandise. 09-18020
Detectives Schenita Stewart and Jeffrey Gordon each earned an Honorable Mention
for a self-initiated arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance. They recovered over
600 grams of Cannabis and over 60 Hydrocodone pills during this arrest. 09-18085
Detectives Jeffrey Gordon and Schenita Stewart earned Commendatory Letters for
their actions that led to the arrest of two suspects for Burglary to Motor Vehicle.
Detectives Gordon and Stewart responded to a call of suspects tampering with motor
vehicles. Upon arrival, the suspects fled the scene. Detectives Gordon and Stewart
arrested the suspects following a brief foot pursuit. 09-18117
Detectives Schenita Stewart and Jeffrey Gordon, Officers Timothy O’Connor,
Adolfo Rodriguez, and Travis Raypole, and Communications Operator Terri
DeVries earned Honorable Mentions for their actions while arresting three offenders for
Residential Burglary. The officers worked as a team to arrest subjects who had just
broken into a home while the homeowners were inside. 09-18150
Detective Schenita Stewart earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated theft arrest
and its subsequent investigation. Detective Stewart stopped a vehicle. Investigation
revealed that the occupants had just stolen a large quantity of cigarettes. 09-19319
Officer Timothy O’Connor earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated traffic stop
that led to an arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance. The driver had an
outstanding warrant for his arrest. Officer O’Connor’s search incident to the arrest led to
the recovery of a controlled substance. 09-19819
Officer Brian Righeimer earned an Honorable Mention for his actions in a self-initiated
arrest for Retail Theft. While on patrol in the Lincolnwood Town Center, Officer Righeimer
saw a van that was used earlier in the day for a retail theft in Skokie. The occupants were
identified and the proceeds were recovered. 09-19855
Detective Jeffrey Gordon earned an Honorable Mention for a self-initiated Retail Theft
arrest. While at the Lincolnwood Town Center, Detective Gordon observed several
subjects place stolen merchandise in a car. His investigation determined that these
subjects were wanted in connection with stealing expensive merchandise throughout the
Chicago area. 09-19951
Officers Joseph Viggiano and Armando Gracia earned Honorable Mentions for their
actions that led to a self-initiated arrest for Robbery. While on patrol in the Lincolnwood
Town Center, Officers Viggiano and Gracia spoke with a suspicious subject. Investigation
revealed that this subject had just threatened a store employee to sell him merchandise at
a substantial discount. This subject was arrested and charged with Robbery. 09-20264
Detective Schenita Stewart earned a Commendatory Letter for her actions that led to
the arrest of a suspect for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Detective Stewart
responded to a “rolling domestic,” and upon conducting a traffic stop, she detected the
odor of marijuana. Her investigation led to the recovery of 17 grams of marijuana.
09-20383
Officer Nicholas Irsuto earned an Honorable Mention for his self-initiated traffic stop that
led to an arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance. During the traffic stop, Officer
Irsuto observed a controlled substance in plain view. 09-21292
The Awards Panel reviewed 58 requests for recognition in 2009. This is a significant
number of requests representative of the consistent high level of work performed by the
Lincolnwood Police. We believe this is a tribute not only to the officers recommended for
recognition, but also to those who submitted these requests. This indicates to us the
overall pride and search for excellence throughout the police department.
Employee of the Year
Communications Operator Maureen Christakis was
recognized as the 2009 Employee of the Year. Maureen
was recognized for her professional calm demeanor,
dedication, commitment, initiative, and overall excellent
performance during several high risk/high stress
incidents throughout the year.
Persons interested in learning more about the police department’s employee recognition
program may contract Detective Lieutenant Mark Brines at mbrines@lwd.org or
(847) 745-4751.
Honor Guard
The Lincolnwood Police Honor Guard serves as the official representation of the
department’s commitment to respect the service of any police officer who has fallen
(active or retired), and the families that they have left behind. The Honor Guard also
represents the department at ceremonies, parades, dedications, special events, or any
other occasion designated by the Chief of Police.
The Lincolnwood Police Department Honor Guard members are:
Lieutenant David Macaluso
Officer Lawrence Martin
Officer William Meister
Officer Jeffrey Gordon
Officer Timothy O’Connor
Officer Adolfo Rodriguez
Officer Joseph Viggiano
Officer Armando Gracia
Communications Operator Daisy
Rannochio
The Lincolnwood Police Honor Guard participated in four events in 2009:
Memorial Day Parade
The Guard marched in the parade and provided
a “Volley of Fire” at the concluding ceremony.
Rutledge Hall School opening day
The Guard “Presented the Colors” while children
recited the Pledge of Allegiance and
sang.
Fourth of July Concert in the Park
The Guard “Presented the Colors” while concert attendees recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Veteran’s Day Luncheon at Lincolnwood Place
The Guard “Presented the Colors” while residents and guests recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Any local civic-minded organization interested in having the Honor Guard attend an event
may contact Officer William Meister at wmeister@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Toys for Tots
Each year, the U.S. Marine Corps sponsors the national “Toys for Tots” Holiday Program.
For the past 15 years, the Lincolnwood Police Department has proudly co-sponsored the
local program along with Lincolnwood residents, John and Dee Barbino. The Toys for
Tots program solicits donations of new and unwrapped toys for distribution to needy
children.
The police department coordinated advertising and the placement of collection
receptacles at businesses and schools in Lincolnwood. On December 13th, the police
department held a collection event at the Lincolnwood Town Center, with the cooperation
of Town Center management, local retailers, and the U.S. Marine Corps. In 2009, the
Lincolnwood Toys for Tots program collected over 1,800 toys and delivered them to the
U.S. Marines for distribution throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
We are proud to serve this worthy cause and are grateful for the generosity of the
residents, schools, businesses, and employees of this fine Village.
Persons interested in learning more about the Village of Lincolnwood’s Toys for Tots
Program should contact Deputy Chief Cary Lewandowski at clewandowski@lwd.org or
(847) 745-4749.
Lincolnwood Police Foundation
The Lincolnwood Police Foundation was first established in 2001. The Foundation is a
not-for-profit organization created by business leaders and civic-minded citizens to
promote and enhance public safety in the community.
The partnership between the Lincolnwood Police Department and the Foundation
provides resources that are not available through the Village’s traditional budget process.
The Lincolnwood Police Foundation is comprised of a chairman, vice chairman, secretary,
treasurer, trustees and a police officer who serves as the staff liaison.
The Lincolnwood Police Foundation provided funding for the following programs in 2009:
Expenses associated with sending Officers Jeffrey Gordon, Lawrence Martin,
Timothy O’Connor, and Adolfo Rodriguez to the Illinois Police Memorial in
Springfield, IL. Information may be found on the Illinois Police Officer Memorial
Committee website: http://illinoispolicememorial.org/
Expenses associated with sending Officers Timothy Schaefer and Nicholas Irsuto
to the National Police Memorial in Washington D.C. Information may be found on
the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund website: www.nleomf.org.
Expenses associated with Simunition training. Simunition training is force-on-force
scenario based training. Instead of firing live ammunition at stationary targets,
officers are instructed and practice on the appropriate use of cover and
concealment, and returning Simunition ammunition to stop the threat of a live
person. Twenty-two police officers participated in live practical training in
November 2009.
The Foundation is comprised of the following dedicated individuals:
Stephen Lasker, Chairperson
Leonard Malkin, Vice Chairperson
Ben Bland, Secretary
Michael Harris, Treasurer
James Berger
Charles Stern
Ellen Neiweem
William McGrath
Mark Jens
Daniel Gooris, Retired Chief of Police
Officer Lawrence Martin, Staff Liaison
Persons interested in learning more about the Lincolnwood Police Foundation should
contact Officer Lawrence Martin at lmartin@lwd.org or (847) 673-2167.
Organizational Chart
Chief of
Police
Executive
Secretary
Deputy Chief
of Police
Lieutenant
Detective Unit
Support Services Unit
Police Officer (3)
INFORMATION SERVICES
IT Specialist
PIMS Record Clerk
COMMUNICATIONS
(7 FT 1 PT)
First Watch
Second Watch
Third Watch
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Police Officer (6)
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Police Officer (7)
CSO (1 FT/1 PT)
Crossing Guard (2 PT)
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Police Officer (8)

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