Each May during National Police Week (May 11-17, 2014); the nation pauses to recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement. Local law enforcement agencies in Champaign County will also pause to honor men and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Champaign Police will pay a special tribute to…
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Fire and Police Memorial Public Dedication Ceremony The Fire and Police Memorial will be held at the Fire and Police Memorial on the northeast corner of West Side Park by the Fire and Police Memorial Committee, Champaign Police Department, Champaign Fire Department, Mayor Don Gerard, and City of Champaign on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 6 PM….
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Join Us for the 3rd Annual Champaign Police Open House! At the Champaign Police Department on Saturday, May 17,2014 from 10 AM-2 PM at 82 E. University Avenue, Champaign, IL. Hourly Group Tours, from 10 AM-1 PM Presentations & Demonstrations by: Crime Scene Unit Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Historical Displays Hostage Negotiators K-9 Unit SWAT Team…
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Police Lt. Jim Clark gave a presentation on April 15, 2014, for the League of Illinois Bicyclists, 3rd Annual Illinois Bike Summit that was held at the I-Hotel. Illinois bicycle advocates and interested professionals from around Illinois attended the summit for a day of learning and networking, meant to help them make their towns more…
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Congratulations to Champaign Police Officer, Ed Wachala, for being selected as the “2013 Officer of the Year.” Officer Wachala was selected by a committee of his peers for exemplifying the values of Service with Pride. Officer Wachala is assigned as the School Resource Officer for Centennial High School; however, he does much more for the Champaign Community…
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The Human Resources and Police Departments administer programs to recruit and select a diverse group of qualified candidates for entry-level Police Officer positions. The number of minority and female applicants exceeded City Affirmative Action goals, which are based on expected availability of minority and female applicants for the job. The Human Resources and the Police…
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The “First Nighter” Orientation kickoff for the Champaign Police Department Explorer Post 258 was held on January 23, 2014. Volunteer Police Officers who manage and conduct Explorer Post 258 met with eleven recruits and their parents for the program orientation. Champaign Unit 4 Schools provided the refreshments for the First Nighter and the local Target…
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On December 4, 2013, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Champaign Police arrested Darmel L. Smith, 33, of Urbana, Illinois, for his involvement in the murder of Sheena Williams. Mr. Smith was arrested in the 200 block of South Mattis on a Champaign County warrant for Murder/Intent to Kill/Injure. Mr. Smith’s bail has been set at $2,000,000….
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The Champaign Police Department Explorer Program is looking for youth who would like to learn more about law enforcement to join our post; applications are now being accepted! The Department’s Explorer program is an avenue for students interested in careers in law enforcement, to gain a better understanding of these professions and experience them first…
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Rene Dunn, Assistant to the Chief of Police for Community Services, spoke at a meeting of the Catholic Daughter’s of the America’s, Court 1070 on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at St. Mathew’s Parish. Rene discussed identify theft, scams, and the latest surge of stolen vehicles and burglaries to motor vehicles. She also provided the group…
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