THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH 2008 CHICAGO MARRIOTT HOTEL 540 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS |
| Cook County Crime Stoppers 2008 Awards Dinner |
| 22nd Anniversary 1986 - 2008 |
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Dear Supporters:
Cook County Crime Stoppers, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, works with the community, law enforcement
and media to help solve and deter crimes in the neighborhoods. Since our inception in 1985 we have been
contacted by the public more than 7,000 times letting us know of illegal activities in their neighborhood. Crime
Stoppers takes these tips and forwards them on to law enforcement agencies. Over
2,200 cases have been solved resulting in over 2,400 arrests and recovery of almost $21,000,000 in illegal narcotics
and stolen property. Funds to pay the rewards are from tax deductible donations made by you. We do not receive
any government funding.
Each year we have the privilege of recognizing citizens, law enforcement officers, community organizations,
corporations and media for their personal involvement in
helping to deter crime.
On September 11, 2008 Crime Stoppers will recognize these brave individuals for the actions they have taken in
2007. These honored recipients were nominated by law enforcement agencies within their community.
Our keynote speaker this evening will be Police Superintendent, Jody Weis. We are proud to recognize Richard
Devine Cook County State’s Attorney for his long and productive career in law enforcement. We will also recognize
law enforcement Task Forces that completed investigations against drug cartels and weapons selling, and also
honor citizens who went above and beyond the call to help in their personal lives.
I hope that you will be able to join us as we honor these hero’s from our communities. Hero’s that normally go about
their lives but, one day, took a stand against crime. Please fill out the registration form that is attached, fax or mail
your reservation today. I look forward to seeing and meeting you at the Crime Stoppers Awards Dinner on
September11th.
George McDade
Chairman
Cook County Crime Stoppers plus
Cook County Crime Stoppers, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, works with the community, law enforcement
and media to help solve and deter crimes in the neighborhoods. Since our inception in 1985 we have been
contacted by the public more than 7,000 times letting us know of illegal activities in their neighborhood. Crime
Stoppers takes these tips and forwards them on to law enforcement agencies. Over
2,200 cases have been solved resulting in over 2,400 arrests and recovery of almost $21,000,000 in illegal narcotics
and stolen property. Funds to pay the rewards are from tax deductible donations made by you. We do not receive
any government funding.
Each year we have the privilege of recognizing citizens, law enforcement officers, community organizations,
corporations and media for their personal involvement in
helping to deter crime.
On September 11, 2008 Crime Stoppers will recognize these brave individuals for the actions they have taken in
2007. These honored recipients were nominated by law enforcement agencies within their community.
Our keynote speaker this evening will be Police Superintendent, Jody Weis. We are proud to recognize Richard
Devine Cook County State’s Attorney for his long and productive career in law enforcement. We will also recognize
law enforcement Task Forces that completed investigations against drug cartels and weapons selling, and also
honor citizens who went above and beyond the call to help in their personal lives.
I hope that you will be able to join us as we honor these hero’s from our communities. Hero’s that normally go about
their lives but, one day, took a stand against crime. Please fill out the registration form that is attached, fax or mail
your reservation today. I look forward to seeing and meeting you at the Crime Stoppers Awards Dinner on
September11th.
George McDade
Chairman
Cook County Crime Stoppers plus
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Agenda
5:30 Cocktails
6:20 Pipes and Drums, Emerald Society
of the Chicago Police Department
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Speaker & Awards Program
Crime Stoppers is
honored to have
as its Keynote Speaker
Jody Weis, CPD Superintendent
Master of Ceremonies: Pat Cassidy, WLS Radio
Why attend?
• To listen to two students who felt the importance of
involvement when they came to the aid of a robbery
and assault victim.
• Hear how a Chicago Police investigation led to the
identity of a Heroin phone line where over 600 calls
were received daily. This investigation linked upper
echelon gang members to homicides and intimidation
tactics and attempted murder.
• To hear about Chicago Police who volunteer their time
and energy to follow up on court cases that have
affected the citizens in their community. The volunteers
who attend court and speak up for the public
and private sectors of the community about cases.
• St. Joseph’s Youth Group members raised money for
cleaning supplies and then took them to cleaned the
neighborhood. The Youth Group also collected shoes
and sent them to another country where kids got to
wear shoes for the first time.
• How a Victim Specialist walks victim’s families through
the court process by attending each assigned court
case. Continuing to follow each case while informing
families what the legal procedures are and ensuring
security, where needed, for families and witnesses that
attend the hearings.
5:30 Cocktails
6:20 Pipes and Drums, Emerald Society
of the Chicago Police Department
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Speaker & Awards Program
Crime Stoppers is
honored to have
as its Keynote Speaker
Jody Weis, CPD Superintendent
Master of Ceremonies: Pat Cassidy, WLS Radio
Why attend?
• To listen to two students who felt the importance of
involvement when they came to the aid of a robbery
and assault victim.
• Hear how a Chicago Police investigation led to the
identity of a Heroin phone line where over 600 calls
were received daily. This investigation linked upper
echelon gang members to homicides and intimidation
tactics and attempted murder.
• To hear about Chicago Police who volunteer their time
and energy to follow up on court cases that have
affected the citizens in their community. The volunteers
who attend court and speak up for the public
and private sectors of the community about cases.
• St. Joseph’s Youth Group members raised money for
cleaning supplies and then took them to cleaned the
neighborhood. The Youth Group also collected shoes
and sent them to another country where kids got to
wear shoes for the first time.
• How a Victim Specialist walks victim’s families through
the court process by attending each assigned court
case. Continuing to follow each case while informing
families what the legal procedures are and ensuring
security, where needed, for families and witnesses that
attend the hearings.
| Award Recipients **Cook County Crime Prevention** Distinguished Service Award Richard Devine Cook County State’s Attorney **Excellence in Law Enforcement Award** US Secret Service Chicago Office of Electronic Crimes Task Force. “For Wireless Tracking” CPD 16th & 17th District “For Surveillance & Video Enhancement” Chicago Police Detective Unit Chicago Police Narcotics Section Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Gang Crimes Unit **Citizens Award for Bravery** Zachary Trayes-Gibson and Rachel McFadden, Students *Involvement to deter assault on Carol Mosley Braun* **Community Service Award** Walter Cibulskis and Neil Pomerenke Chicago Police 22nd District CAPS DAC St. Joseph’s Youth Group, Juan Hernandez and Father Edward O’Shea **Corporate Award** Allstate Insurance Company **Technology Award** City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications “OEMC” **Media Award** Univision |