-Police service case summary: During the period of 10/13/2015 thru 10/26/2015 the Sauk Village Police Department had a total of 11 arrests. Of the arrests reported six were felony arrests and 5 were misdemeanor arrests.
-Cases of note: On 10/19/15 there was a report of a Residential Burglary. Arriving Officers obtained information from an anonymous caller that individuals were seen carrying a large flat screen TV in the vicinity of 22400 blk Yates. Officers identified the home and found the owner to be cooperative. Three individuals were taken into custody with 2 juveniles being charged with residential burglary and 1 adult charged with possession of stolen property.
On 10/22/15 our officers received a call of a shooting on the 22400 block of Straussburg one subject was reported shot in the lower limb with what appeared to be a non-life threatening wound. Two subjects (1 juvenile) were taken into custody, a third subject was identified but fled the scene. The third subject was arrested 2 days later and charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a weapon. The initial adult arrested was charged with mob action and the juvenile was remanded to the Juvenile Justice Center and charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a weapon.
On 10/24/15 there was an apparent attempted arson in the early morning hours at Levels bar. The fire was struck quickly and the fire department and ATF are investigating. The PD is currently assisting with the investigation.
-International Association of Chief of Police Conference (IACP): I had the honor and pleasure of attending the 2015 IACP conference which was held in Chicago, Illinois at McCormack Place. I attended many training sessions that I believe can benefit the police department. I also had an opportunity to meet many of the vendors that we currently engage with and found many more that can be an asset to the department.
I would like to note on Monday 10/26/15 I attended the First General Assembly of the IACP and the presentation by FBI Director James Comey. He provided an excellent speech on the issues facing law enforcement today.
On Tuesday 10/27/15 I attended the Second General Assembly and the presentation by President Barack Obama which was very informative. The President outlined his desire to work with the house and senate on criminal justice and gun law reform.
I believe by attending the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition I was provided with a great educational program experience which I will use to better the Sauk Village Police Department better serve and protect our citizens.
-Trunk or Treat: The Sauk Village Police Department will participate in the upcoming Trunk or Treat program.
-New Hire: The Police Department has completed the background investigations on the top candidates of the Police and Fire Commission department eligibility list and made its recommendation to the board. It is anticipated the vacancy for Community Outreach Program Grant will be filled soon.
-General Orders/Policy and Procedures Updates: I continue to review the General Orders as well as the policies and procedures since the current are outdated to 2005. It is my goal to bring the department’s standard to the level of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA). I am also exploring the Lexipol program which updates your general orders and provides daily training to the department. I am exploring the best possible solution for the department.
-Police Vehicles: Ofc. Hufnagel continues to coordinate with Public Works Director Kevin Weller on getting the police vehicles serviced.
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