Covid Vaccines
FYI, the below is being forwarded via information from Labor Relations. Roseland Hospital and Loyola Hospital have quantities of the vaccine available for first responders. There is no cost and vaccines are available by appointment. These are not administered through the Department but are being offered to Department members. Retirees: I do not know if […]
Summary of HB3653
As I indicated previously, the Qualified Immunity for Peace Officers remained in place. However, review number 4 below, a Task Force was commissioned to research the matter for future implementation. The original bill included more extreme measures restricting Collective Bargaining Rights and expanding Discipline against officers. (Thank you Lt. Wright for your information). The final […]
PBPA Statement on HB 3653
January 13, 2021-Please share this important information with the members of your Unit. Several months ago we recognized that the legislative session which ended today would present an onslaught of attacks on police officer rights. Accordingly, the PBPA formed a coalition with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, and the APPO. As we approached the final days of the session […]
Training on PTSD, Suicide, Resilience, and Peer Support
Saving Blue Lives through Training on PTSD, Suicide, Resilience, and Peer Support Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, all two-day trainings will be held online via Zoom on the following days:January 11-12, 2021 | 8:00am – 4:00pmFebruary 8-9, 2021 | 8:00am – 4:00pmMarch 22-23, 2021 | 8:00am – 4:00pm Register Here The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) and Northern Illinois […]
Wife of retired Lt. Hugh O’Malley & mother of Lt. Patrick O’Malley
Helen (nee McLaughlin) O’Malley, age 89. Loving wife of the late Hugh O’Malley, (retired CPD Lt.); daughter of the late Patrick & Catherine McLaughlin; devoted mother of the late Kathleen Smith, Timothy (Terri), Hugh (Lori), Patrick (CPD Lt. (Janet), Sheila (Bill) Klotz, Jim CFD (Liz) and Colleen (Ernie) Espitia; loving Nana of Michael, Ryan (Roxanne) […]
Retired Lt. John Serafini Sr.
John Serafini Sr. (retired CPD Lt.), father of John Serafini Jr. (retired CPD Lt.) and Cindy Serafini (retired CPD) has passed away. All services will take place at a later date due to Covid restrictions.
Father of Lt. John Garrido
John A. Garrido, Loving father of John (CPD Lt.) (Anna) Garrido, Joe (fiance Cynthia) Garrido; Jennifer (Joe) Maul, Melissa Morales, Brianna Garrido, and Emily Garrido; cherished grandfather of Kaila (Chris) Spargo-Soos; loving uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Preceded in death by his parents, the late John and Augustina Garrido. In 1963 John completed paratrooper […]
Retired Lt. Steven Regnier
Steven Timothy Regnier—Retired Lieutenant, CPD. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Gomberg); loving father of Jacquelyn Hope and Kenneth Scot Regnier; fond brother of Kelly (Stephen) Hoyle and Michelle Regnier; son of the late Kenneth and June (nee Gerharz); uncle of Shannon, Kelsey, Max, Elizabeth, Alex, Logan, Miranda, Madison, Megan, and Stone. Visitation will be held […]
Husband of retired Lt. Kathy Scanlan
Patrick W. Scanlan August 22, 1949 – November 18, 2020, Retired Sergeant, Chicago Police Dept., age 71, of Lake Geneva, WI. Beloved husband of Kathy, nee Hannigan, Retired Lieutenant, Chicago Police Dept.; dear father of Patrick W. Jr. (Karen), Kevin, Brenna C.P.D., and Matthew C.P.D. (Diana); loving grandfather of Patrick W. III, Aidan, Liam, Colen, […]