Happy Father's Day from the Chicago Police Department.

The Chicago Police Department is eternally grateful for the unwavering support we have received from our city, community members and law enforcement partners throughout this heartbreaking time as we laid our fallen hero to rest. Police Officer John G. Bartholomew #12963 End of Watch: April 25, 2026 #NeverForget

Visitation services for fallen Chicago Police Officer John G. Bartholomew #12963 are underway and will continue through this evening. We will never forget his dedication and service to our great city.

The Chicago Police Department marched on Michigan Avenue during the annual St. Jude Police Memorial March this morning in memory of all 608 officers who have died in the line of duty. Together with our Gold Star Families, we carry forward the legacies of our fallen.

We honored the life and service of Officer Luis Huesca with his family and friends at a memorial roll call at the Gold Star Families Memorial today. We will never forget his legacy of service and everything he did to protect our city.

As we celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day today, we honor the dedication and commitment of law enforcement professionals who safeguard our communities each day. Thank you to all members of law enforcement for their service and sacrifice.

The #ChicagoPolice Department and @cpdmemorial completed Operation Santa today. This weekend, we joined Santa to visit the homes of our Gold Star Families and catastrophically injured officers. Thank you to all the donors, sponsors and volunteers who made this weekend possible.

The #ChicagoPolice Mounted Unit joined BraveHearts for #TrailToZero, a 20-mile journey to raise awareness for veteran mental health and suicide prevention. We rode to honor those we've lost while focusing on the healing power of equine therapy and community.

The #ChicagoPolice Department secured the route for this year’s Columbus Day Parade so all participants and attendees could enjoy the parade safely. We wish all who are observing a happy Columbus Day!

As we marked four years since the loss of fallen hero Officer Ella French, we honored her as Honorary Officer Ella French Way was unveiled outside the Leighton Criminal Courthouse yesterday. Ella's mom, Elizabeth French, and her partners, Detective Joshua Blas and Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., were surrounded by support as Ella's street sign was unveiled.

The Chicago Police Department would like to thank all of our dedicated officers who worked through the heat and during day off cancellations over the Independence Day holiday weekend.

The #ChicagoPolice Department joined the families of fallen Officer Benjamin Perez (End of Watch Sep. 18, 2002) and Officer Bernard Domagala (End of Watch Sep. 5, 2017) at a memorial roll call this evening. We remember their sacrifice and honor their legacy. #NeverForget

We never forget our fallen or their loved ones. Today, First Deputy Superintendent William Bradley and other #ChicagoPolice leaders stood tall as Commander Bauer’s daughter began her college journey! Your #ChicagoPolice family is so proud!

Congratulations to Chief Larry Snelling, who has been selected by @ChicagosMayor as the next Superintendent of the #ChicagoPolice Department. Chief Snelling will lead CPD as we continue building community trust, strengthening officer wellness and making our communities safer.

Today marks the anniversary of a devastating day for Chicago. Two years ago, the French family lost a daughter, sister & confidante. The men & women of the #ChicagoPolice Department lost a colleague, friend & shining star. This city lost a fierce advocate, champion & hero.

The #ChicagoPolice Department Mounted Unit welcomed a new horse, French, named after our fallen hero Ella Grace French. Naming the horses after our fallen officers is a @CPDMountedUnit tradition that carries on the legacies of those we have lost in service to this city.

We were proud to support & congratulate Alana Nauden on graduating from the 8th grade. Alana is the daughter of fallen #ChicagoPolice Officer Paul Nauden, who died in the line of duty on May 20, 2011. We will #NeverForget the sacrifices of our fallen officers & their families.

Congratulatulations to #ChicagoPolice Interim Superintendent Eric Carter on his well-deserved retirement today after more than 30 years of distinguished service!