Retired CPD Lt. Richard J. Franczyk

Richard J. Franczyk (85)  Ret. CPD Lt. MAY 3, 1933 – JUNE 9, 2018 The world has lost a truly lovely soul on June 9, 2018 and heaven has now become an even more wonderful place. Our hearts are truly broken, but as he would say, life must go on, do not look back, and move forward. […]

Employee Assistance Program Brochure

The free confidential services of the EAP are available to all active Chicago Police Department members and their family members, as well as retired sworn personnel and their family members. If you, or a family member, are struggling with personal or professional concerns the EAP is there to assist you.    

Father of CPD Lt. Martin Loughney

James “Red” Loughney; Retired C.F.D. District Chief; beloved husband of Mary nee Fucherino; loving father of Jennifer (Wayne) Bebinger, Martin Lt. C.P.D. (Marie), Maribeth and James Sgt. C.P.D. (Colleen), cherished grandfather of James, Michael, Patrick, Martin, Fiona, Tristan, Sean, Maeve and the late Aidan; dear brother of Maureen Ret. C.F.D., Rita (Michael) Swift, the late Martin, late John (late Nancy), late […]

U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY OFFERS BOATING CLASSES at the 16th District

U.S. Department of Homeland Security UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 APRIL 2018 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: (312) 339-4201 U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY OFFERS BOATING CLASSES Flotilla 39-10 (9WR) of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a five-week Boating Safety course this spring. The course will be offered on Tuesday nights, […]

Odds & Ends

Odds & Ends I have received information from several people the last several weeks on different topics. Thank you for forwarding these to me. The more information that is shared can only help our members, active and retired alike, and make our Union stronger. The following may be of some interest to many of you […]

Retired CPD Lt. Mary Platt

  Mary Ellen Platt, 64, a proud retired CPD Lieutenant, left our world unexpectedly on March 9, 2018, doing what she loved most, travelling the world; Loving and devoted wife of the late Amando Mercado Jr.; Beloved sister of Rosanne (Eddie) Resteghene, Robert (Cathy) Platt, James (Cathy) Platt, Jane (Bob) Garro, Lucille (the late Joe) […]

IACP Membership Drive

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is a professional association for law enforcement worldwide, representing more than 30,000 members in more than 150 countries. The IACP provides members with the opportunities to connect, participate, learn, advocate, and succeed. IACP membership is open to all law enforcement and those affiliated with the law enforcement […]

Brother of Retired Lt. Maureen Ziegenhorn

Martin Patrick Ziegenhorn, age 63, passed away March 2, 2018. Beloved son of Pat Healy Ziegenhorn and the late Frank Ziegenhorn, CPD; loving brother to Kathleen (Ed) Bernal, Patricia (Kevin) Kane, Maureen, retired Lt. CPD (the late James O’Neill, Lt. CPD), Colleen (Michael) Dillon, and the late Adorable Franny (Mary Frances); dear uncle to Jack […]

March General Member Meeting!

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Come join us for our March Member Meeting! It’s only a week away.  Please log in and RSVP to let us know you’re coming. Click here for details