Officer Wellness Archives

More Warning Signs: Chicago and Hadleyville

Less than a month ago, Secure 1776 raised the question. Is Chicago a Hadleyville? We highlighted three recent news items which raised warning signs that Chicago was at risk. In light of the murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French on 7 August 2021, it is worth rereading that post. Officer French was murdered, and her partner critically wounded, while they were conducting a vehicle stop. The shooting occurred in West Englewood, a Chicago neighborhood that has long-suffered the ravages of street crime and gang violence. The murder of a police officer, while she was in the act of keeping her oath to the Constitution, is a tear in the very fabric of the community. [Click the link to read more | 11 Aug 2021]

Is Facebook Police Friendly?

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) sought to honor an East Peoria, Illinois police officer as its “Most Outstanding Officer of the Year.” The ILACP posted this honor on their Facebook Page. Is Facebook police friendly and supportive of such a posting? It would seem not. The ILACP has reported that Facebook has blocked the association’s ad on the social media giant seeking to promote their post. Why? Secure 1776 shares what we have learned. [Click the link to read more | 4 Jul 2024]

Is Chicago a Hadleyville? There are warning signs.

The greatest warning that Secure 1776 can associate with a community is that it is becoming a “Hadleyville.” What is a “Hadleyville?” Thomas Lemmer was the first to speak about Hadleyvilles in his 2015 article “It’s High Noon for American Policing.” Is Chicago a Hadleyville? To begin to answer this question, let’s consider three recent articles on policing and crime in Chicago. [Click the link to read more | 26 Jul 2021]