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Out of Cabrini
A Macbeth novel
April 1, 2006
Five Star
ISBN: 1594143781
When Lonnie Huggins is released from prison, he is
rewarded for not flipping on his gang by being handed
four kilos and the task of starting a drug territory for
the notorious Cabrini Green Gang in Minnesota.
When Huggins beats up his girlfriend, Latricia, before
leaving to get the coke, she calls Stacey Macbeth, a
Chicago cop, whom she befriended during her
boyfriend’s prison term, and lets him know that
Huggins is carrying concealed.
Macbeth arrests Huggins and impounds his car.
However, the hidden drugs are not discovered. Inside
County Jail, Huggins orders his boys to get the car
back from the auto auction, but the car is sold under
the table to a local businessman, who gives it to his
mistress. From there it’s a violent, bloody race
between the gangbangers looking to get the car and
the drugs back, and Macbeth and the rest of the
Cabrini tactical team to find and stop them before
more people are killed.
A Macbeth novel
April 1, 2006
Five Star
ISBN: 1594143781
When Lonnie Huggins is released from prison, he is
rewarded for not flipping on his gang by being handed
four kilos and the task of starting a drug territory for
the notorious Cabrini Green Gang in Minnesota.
When Huggins beats up his girlfriend, Latricia, before
leaving to get the coke, she calls Stacey Macbeth, a
Chicago cop, whom she befriended during her
boyfriend’s prison term, and lets him know that
Huggins is carrying concealed.
Macbeth arrests Huggins and impounds his car.
However, the hidden drugs are not discovered. Inside
County Jail, Huggins orders his boys to get the car
back from the auto auction, but the car is sold under
the table to a local businessman, who gives it to his
mistress. From there it’s a violent, bloody race
between the gangbangers looking to get the car and
the drugs back, and Macbeth and the rest of the
Cabrini tactical team to find and stop them before
more people are killed.
1835
Authorization. On January 31, the State of Illinois
authorized the Town of Chicago to establish its own police
force.
Birth of Chicago Police Department. On August 15,
Orsemus Morrison is elected Chicago's first constable,
assisted by Constables Luther Nichols and John Shrigley.
The three-man police force serves and protects a
population of about 3,200. The Police Department
pre-dates Chicago as a city.
1837
Chicago Incorporated. On March 4, Chicago is
incorporated as a city. Morrison, Nicholas and Shrigley
continue to serve as the entire force.
1838-1854
The Chicago Police Force, during this period, consisted of
a very small collection of officers, constables and part-time
night watchmen to serve and protect a quickly-expanding
city.
1854
Casper Lauer is the first Chicago Police Officer killed in
the line of duty.
1855
Major Reorganization. The Chicago Police Department
undergoes a major reorganization under the direction of
Captain Cyrus P. Bradley, who combines the day and night
watches; increases the force by six times the number of
officers; divides the City into three police precincts; and
introduces a more professional, efficient command staff.
1861
Police Department Fired. When the Illinois State
Legislature takes away Mayor John Wentworth's police
authority, the impetuous mayor fires the entire police force.
Chicago is without police protection for 12 hours until the
Board of Police Commissioners swears back in the
discharged officers.
Cyrus Bradley is appointed as Police Superintendent. He
creates the first Detective Division and introduces a
Department motto: "At danger's call, we'll promptly fly; and
bravely do or bravely die."
1871
First African-American Chicago Police Officer. The
appointment of James L. Shelton is a milestone in
Department history.
Chicago Fire. On October 8, our officers exhibit
remarkable courage and dedication when the Great
Chicago Fire destroys three and one half square miles,
including almost all police facilities.
1881
Chicago Police Patrol and Signal System. By installing
booths equipped with telegraph units from which officers
and prominent citizens could contact the closest police
station, Chicago implements the first modern law
enforcement communication system.
1882
Traffic Division. The Department establishes the Traffic
Division with 65 officers stationed at street crossings,
bridges, tunnels and railroad crossings throughout the City.
1886
The Historic Haymarket Conflict. On May 4, the most
devastating day in Chicago Police Department history
begins when a group of anarchists hold a demonstration in
Haymaker Square. When several officers arrive to
disperse the crowd, a bomb is thrown and explodes in the
midst of the police. Eight officers die and 59 are wounded
as a result of the bombing and ensuing gun battle between
the police and anarchists.
1906
First Mounted Unit. Created to provide crowd control,
the unit was disbanded in 1948, but reestablished by
popular demand in 1974.
1908
First Police Automobiles. The Department becomes
motorized with the introduction of three squad cars.
1910
First Police Motorcycles and Police Boats. The
Department expands its service by introducing two new
police vehicles.
1913
First Female Officers. On August 13, 10 women take the
oath of office as Chicago police officers. Of this group,
Alice Clement emerges as one of the most famous law
enforcers in the nation.
1918
First African American Female Officer. Grace Wilson is
also quite possibly the first black female officer in United
States history.
1920-1939
Dangerous Era. More than 40 percent of all Chicago
Police Officers killed in the line or performance of duty
were killed during this era.
1929
First Crime Laboratory. On February 14, seven men
were murdered in a Chicago north side garage. The
investigation of the "Saint Valentine's Day Massacre"
results in the creation of the nation's first crime laboratory,
located at Northwestern University. The Chicago Police
Department purchased the crime lab in 1938.
1932
Saint Jude Police League is established as an active
sponsor of charities and to support Chicago officers.
During the 1950s, the League initiated one of the Chicago
Police Department's finest traditions: the annual march
held on the first Sunday of May to honor the memory of
every honorable police officer who ever served, and
particularly those who died in the performance of duty.
1942
Innovative Unit. The Department established the Human
Relations Section, the first of its kind in the nation, which
has since developed into today's Civil Rights Unit.
1959
Chicago Park District Police merge with the Chicago Police
Department.
1960
O.W. Wilson, former dean of criminology at the University
of California, is appointed Chicago Police Superintendent
and greatly modernizes the Department. Wilson's many
changes include a new and innovative communications
center, the reduction of police stations, a fairer promotion
process, and an emphasis on motorized patrol over foot
patrol. The Department's look is also greatly changed, with
blue-and-white squad cars replacing the old
black-and-white ones, blue mars lights instead of red, and
the introduction of a checkered hat band, brass name
tags, and short-sleeve summer uniform shirts. Wilson also
introduces the Department's official motto, "We Serve and
Protect."
1968
Democratic National Convention. Several protesters
arrive in Chicago with the express purpose of creating
disturbances and disruption. Officers respond and clashes
occur, leading to 668 arrests and negative media
coverage for Chicago and the Department. There were
192 officers injured, of whom 49 required hospitalization.
Fortunately, no one was killed.
1975
First Female Patrol Officers. When they were first
assigned to patrol duties, female Chicago officers began
wearing the same uniform as their male counterparts.
Previously, female officers wore skirts and worked only
specialized assignments.
1976
Timothy J. O'Connor Training Academy. Opened on
October 12, the new Chicago Police Training Academy
replaced the old one, located in the heart of the Maxwell
Street market area at 720 West O'Brien Street.
1983
First African American Superintendent, Fred Rice
1992
First Hispanic Superintendent, Matt L. Rodriguez
1993
Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS).
Superintendent Rodriguez introduces Chicago's
community policing program (CAPS) in five districts. The
program is implemented in all police districts in 1994 and
serves as a model for several community policing
programs throughout the nation today.
1995
Emergency Management and Communications
Center. The new facility, known as the 9-1-1 Center, is
located on the 1400 block of West Madison Street. The
facility combines the 9-1-1 call-taking operation with
emergency communication for police, fire and paramedics.
2000
Office of Management Accountability (OMA) is created
by Superintendent Terry G. Hillard.
2003
Deployment Operations Center (DOC), Violence
Initiative Strategy (VICE). To combat gangs, drugs and
guns in Chicago, Superintendent Hillard introduces
regular, weekly DOC and VICE meetings, under the
direction of First Deputy Superintendent Philip J. Cline.
Superintendent Philip J. Cline appointed. Among
Superintendent Cline's many accomplishments are the
introduction of several programs resulting in a remarkable
drop in the City's homicide rate, reinstatement of the
Chicago Police Cadet Program as an effective recruitment
tool, and the honoring of several previously-forgotten
Chicago officers killed in the line of duty, by enshrinement
of their stars in the Honored Star Case
Authorization. On January 31, the State of Illinois
authorized the Town of Chicago to establish its own police
force.
Birth of Chicago Police Department. On August 15,
Orsemus Morrison is elected Chicago's first constable,
assisted by Constables Luther Nichols and John Shrigley.
The three-man police force serves and protects a
population of about 3,200. The Police Department
pre-dates Chicago as a city.
1837
Chicago Incorporated. On March 4, Chicago is
incorporated as a city. Morrison, Nicholas and Shrigley
continue to serve as the entire force.
1838-1854
The Chicago Police Force, during this period, consisted of
a very small collection of officers, constables and part-time
night watchmen to serve and protect a quickly-expanding
city.
1854
Casper Lauer is the first Chicago Police Officer killed in
the line of duty.
1855
Major Reorganization. The Chicago Police Department
undergoes a major reorganization under the direction of
Captain Cyrus P. Bradley, who combines the day and night
watches; increases the force by six times the number of
officers; divides the City into three police precincts; and
introduces a more professional, efficient command staff.
1861
Police Department Fired. When the Illinois State
Legislature takes away Mayor John Wentworth's police
authority, the impetuous mayor fires the entire police force.
Chicago is without police protection for 12 hours until the
Board of Police Commissioners swears back in the
discharged officers.
Cyrus Bradley is appointed as Police Superintendent. He
creates the first Detective Division and introduces a
Department motto: "At danger's call, we'll promptly fly; and
bravely do or bravely die."
1871
First African-American Chicago Police Officer. The
appointment of James L. Shelton is a milestone in
Department history.
Chicago Fire. On October 8, our officers exhibit
remarkable courage and dedication when the Great
Chicago Fire destroys three and one half square miles,
including almost all police facilities.
1881
Chicago Police Patrol and Signal System. By installing
booths equipped with telegraph units from which officers
and prominent citizens could contact the closest police
station, Chicago implements the first modern law
enforcement communication system.
1882
Traffic Division. The Department establishes the Traffic
Division with 65 officers stationed at street crossings,
bridges, tunnels and railroad crossings throughout the City.
1886
The Historic Haymarket Conflict. On May 4, the most
devastating day in Chicago Police Department history
begins when a group of anarchists hold a demonstration in
Haymaker Square. When several officers arrive to
disperse the crowd, a bomb is thrown and explodes in the
midst of the police. Eight officers die and 59 are wounded
as a result of the bombing and ensuing gun battle between
the police and anarchists.
1906
First Mounted Unit. Created to provide crowd control,
the unit was disbanded in 1948, but reestablished by
popular demand in 1974.
1908
First Police Automobiles. The Department becomes
motorized with the introduction of three squad cars.
1910
First Police Motorcycles and Police Boats. The
Department expands its service by introducing two new
police vehicles.
1913
First Female Officers. On August 13, 10 women take the
oath of office as Chicago police officers. Of this group,
Alice Clement emerges as one of the most famous law
enforcers in the nation.
1918
First African American Female Officer. Grace Wilson is
also quite possibly the first black female officer in United
States history.
1920-1939
Dangerous Era. More than 40 percent of all Chicago
Police Officers killed in the line or performance of duty
were killed during this era.
1929
First Crime Laboratory. On February 14, seven men
were murdered in a Chicago north side garage. The
investigation of the "Saint Valentine's Day Massacre"
results in the creation of the nation's first crime laboratory,
located at Northwestern University. The Chicago Police
Department purchased the crime lab in 1938.
1932
Saint Jude Police League is established as an active
sponsor of charities and to support Chicago officers.
During the 1950s, the League initiated one of the Chicago
Police Department's finest traditions: the annual march
held on the first Sunday of May to honor the memory of
every honorable police officer who ever served, and
particularly those who died in the performance of duty.
1942
Innovative Unit. The Department established the Human
Relations Section, the first of its kind in the nation, which
has since developed into today's Civil Rights Unit.
1959
Chicago Park District Police merge with the Chicago Police
Department.
1960
O.W. Wilson, former dean of criminology at the University
of California, is appointed Chicago Police Superintendent
and greatly modernizes the Department. Wilson's many
changes include a new and innovative communications
center, the reduction of police stations, a fairer promotion
process, and an emphasis on motorized patrol over foot
patrol. The Department's look is also greatly changed, with
blue-and-white squad cars replacing the old
black-and-white ones, blue mars lights instead of red, and
the introduction of a checkered hat band, brass name
tags, and short-sleeve summer uniform shirts. Wilson also
introduces the Department's official motto, "We Serve and
Protect."
1968
Democratic National Convention. Several protesters
arrive in Chicago with the express purpose of creating
disturbances and disruption. Officers respond and clashes
occur, leading to 668 arrests and negative media
coverage for Chicago and the Department. There were
192 officers injured, of whom 49 required hospitalization.
Fortunately, no one was killed.
1975
First Female Patrol Officers. When they were first
assigned to patrol duties, female Chicago officers began
wearing the same uniform as their male counterparts.
Previously, female officers wore skirts and worked only
specialized assignments.
1976
Timothy J. O'Connor Training Academy. Opened on
October 12, the new Chicago Police Training Academy
replaced the old one, located in the heart of the Maxwell
Street market area at 720 West O'Brien Street.
1983
First African American Superintendent, Fred Rice
1992
First Hispanic Superintendent, Matt L. Rodriguez
1993
Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS).
Superintendent Rodriguez introduces Chicago's
community policing program (CAPS) in five districts. The
program is implemented in all police districts in 1994 and
serves as a model for several community policing
programs throughout the nation today.
1995
Emergency Management and Communications
Center. The new facility, known as the 9-1-1 Center, is
located on the 1400 block of West Madison Street. The
facility combines the 9-1-1 call-taking operation with
emergency communication for police, fire and paramedics.
2000
Office of Management Accountability (OMA) is created
by Superintendent Terry G. Hillard.
2003
Deployment Operations Center (DOC), Violence
Initiative Strategy (VICE). To combat gangs, drugs and
guns in Chicago, Superintendent Hillard introduces
regular, weekly DOC and VICE meetings, under the
direction of First Deputy Superintendent Philip J. Cline.
Superintendent Philip J. Cline appointed. Among
Superintendent Cline's many accomplishments are the
introduction of several programs resulting in a remarkable
drop in the City's homicide rate, reinstatement of the
Chicago Police Cadet Program as an effective recruitment
tool, and the honoring of several previously-forgotten
Chicago officers killed in the line of duty, by enshrinement
of their stars in the Honored Star Case
| A Brief Timeline History of the Chicago Police Department Courtesy of the Chicago Police Historical Association. Prepared by retired CPD Captain Jerry O'Sullivan. |
| Dave Case has worked in a variety of assignments to include the Special Operations Section and the department's SWAT Team. Dave is currently a sergeant with the Education and Training Division; until, as Dave puts it, "the next change comes along." |
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