Chicago pd

Chicago Police Department

By Natevega4
  • First Constable

    First Constable

    The rank of “Constable” was created. This position was an elected position and at the Town of Chicago’s first election no constable is mentioned in connection with the election.
  • First Officer in the Line of Duty

    First Officer in the Line of Duty

    Officer James Quinn became the first officer killed in the line of duty.

  • First Female Officer

    Department appoints its first female officers as 10 women take the oath of office as Chicago police officers

  • First Black Female Officer

    Grace Wilson, the first African American woman was appointed and joined the force. She is also quite possibly the first black female officer in United States history.
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    The Dangerous Era

    More than 40 percent of all Chicago Police Officers killed in the line or performance of duty were killed during this era.

  • Female Officers Assigned to Patrol Duty

    Chicago Police Officers began wearing the same uniform as their male counterparts. Previously, female officers wore skirts and worked only specialized assignments.

  • First Female Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

    On January 25, 1984, Patrolman Dorelle C. Brandon, Star #2684, was shot and killed after a struggle with an offender.

  • Constable James Quinn

    On March 2, 2010 Constable James Quinn, after 155 years, is finally recognized as the first Chicago Police Officer killed in the line of duty. His star is retired and enshrined in the Honored Star Case located in the lobby of Police Headquarters along with 10 other Officers.