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Christopher C. Cooper Dr.

Chicago Police

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The Mayor’S Responsibility To Protect Chicago Residents: Chicago Residents 89 Year-Old Andri Jakymec (Who Suffers With Alzheimer's Disease) And His 84 Year-Old Wife Subject To A Raid By The Cook County Sheriff’S Department, Christopher C. Cooper Dr. Oct 2010

The Mayor’S Responsibility To Protect Chicago Residents: Chicago Residents 89 Year-Old Andri Jakymec (Who Suffers With Alzheimer's Disease) And His 84 Year-Old Wife Subject To A Raid By The Cook County Sheriff’S Department, Christopher C. Cooper Dr.

Christopher C. Cooper Dr.

On late evening of October 7, 2010, in the 5600 block of South Kilbourn Street, Chicago, 89 year-old Andri Jakymec (who suffers with Alzheimer's disease) and his 84 year-old wife were confronted by members if the Cook County Sheriffs Department who were looking for drugs. These officers entered the city of Chicago to raid the Jakymec home. They used a battering ram to knock down the front door of the home. Once they gained entry, an officer threw a grenade (it was either a flash grenade of percussion grenade). Witnesses say the officers were there for over 45 minutes. Within …


The Blue Wall Of Silence Strengthened & Distrust By Minorities Of The Police Emboldened By A Judge’S Ruling (Officer Ardelean And The Deaths Of Mr. Flores & Mr. Luganas), Christopher C. Cooper Dr. Jun 2010

The Blue Wall Of Silence Strengthened & Distrust By Minorities Of The Police Emboldened By A Judge’S Ruling (Officer Ardelean And The Deaths Of Mr. Flores & Mr. Luganas), Christopher C. Cooper Dr.

Christopher C. Cooper Dr.

On June 4, 2010, when Chicago Police Officer John Ardelean walked out of a Chicago courthouse a free man, in the face of evidence that he was drunk when he crashed his SUV and caused the deaths of two Mexican-American men, it became clear that more than 39 years Post Serpico police reform in the United States was undone in one morning court hearing. For obvious reasons, Ardelean’s case has garnered national attention because of the judge’s comments and ruling. In particular, the judge’s disturbingly harsh criticism of the police lieutenant who ordered Officer Ardelean arrested for drunk driving. Public …