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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.
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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." |
