INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

[cdillon]

I received this from Father Dan Brandt and anyone with information Please respond!

To Whom It May Concern:

I was hoping to find somebody that has been with Chicago PD a long time. I am a retired Police Officer from The City of Dublin, Ohio. Way back in 1989 I started the Dublin Police Department's very first evidence room. I sought out advice from many resources but I found an impeccable source At Chicago PD.

I was referred to an Officer that was retired from the Bureau of Alcohol and Dangerous Drugs, later the DEA. He was something like a certified police consultant in the Chicago administration. I have been racking my brain to remember his name. He helped me to set up all my general orders and operations manuals for Dublin's first Evidence room. Considering his background, he could give me advice that nobody else would know.

When he was in the Bureau of Alcohol and Dangerous Drugs, he worked primarily with two New York City Narcotics Detectives named Eddie Egan and Sonny Grosso. He also had considerable insight to the investigation of the loss of 112 pounds of Heroin out of the NYPD Evidence lock up. I set up my G.O.s to protect Officers from temptation and to safeguard evidence. His information proved invaluable to me.

After I retired, I have had a few medical issues which screwed up my photographic memory. I can still recall about 89% of my career. But I cannot recall his name. I occasionally dream about things in my career, and I have been stumped on his name. He didn't have a difficult name, I just can't recall it. I have died a couple of times since retirement in July 2000 and I am sure my memory gaps came from those events. I still remember every word he said to me except for his name. My guess is he would be dead by now since everyone he worked with back in New York is dead now. Any chance anyone in Chicago PD remembers his name? He was the Fed they refer to in the Movie "The French Connection". He told me they did not base any characters in the movie on him, but he was fully involved in that bust and the subsequent investigation of the missing heroin the NYPD had confiscated.

Any help is appreciated. All I have left are my memories. Dublin was a Village of 3200 people when I started there. I was the 5th Officer they had ever hired. We had one secretary and she worked for the Chief. Today they have 74 sworn Officers and 51 civilian support staff. Dublin is to Columbus, Ohio as Beverly Hills is to LA. I was there for the unimaginable growth spurt. I was the CSI/Purchasing Officer, and I also worked as a patrol Officer and I was my own secretary throughout my career. And I loved every minute of it. So any help is appreciated.

AND...

Hello everyone,

The first Tuesday of April is upon us. This Tuesday, 01 April, April Fool’s Day, is the Northside Retiree Breakfast. We meet at D'Agostino's 7530 W Oakton, Niles. The doors open around 0830 and breakfast is around 0900. There will be door prizes, a split the pot and a raffle to raise money for Back the Blue. Breakfast is still $15 and includes tax and tip. There is a 3 percent charge for credit cards. Tip more if you think the service is worth it. So don't be a fool. Come on down and meet up with friends old and new. See you there.

Fraternally,

Steve Marchfield

AND...

From the Chicago Police Marine Corps League!

April 15, 1600/1900, hours, Tuesday, CPMCL Annual Shooting Contest, Villa Park VFW, 39 E St. Charles Rd: Come out and join us for our annual CPMCL tactical shooting competition. You can come in to shoot a string or more from 1600/1900 hours for a $20 donation to the VFW. We use a modified CPD SWAT course. At 1900 hours we'll begin our monthly meeting. Steve Daugherty and Cathy Yanda will be our guest speakers and will be presenting on personal financial planning and real estate for Veterans. This will be an open Q&A forum as usual. Bring shooters and Patriots!! Sponsors wanted.
https://www.chicagopolicemarines.org/

AND…

On May 1, 2025, the Illinois Police Memorial Committee will honor nine officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2024 throughout the state of Illinois. This year, for the first time, we will also pay tribute to the K-9s who were killed in the line of duty. We invite you to join us in commemorating these fallen officers and K-9s.

Here is the schedule for the day:

Squad Car Procession: Line up at the Fairgrounds starting at 6:30 AM.

Interfaith Church Service: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (524 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703) at 9:30 AM.

Memorial Ceremony: State Capitol at 11:00 AM.

Additionally, on April 30th, the Illinois Troopers FOP Lodge #41 will host a reunion party at Knights Action Park (1700 Knights Recreation Dr, Springfield, IL 62711). Join fellow officers from around the state to celebrate, make new friends, and reflect on the officers who will be honored on Thursday.

The IL FOP State Lodge is offering Memorial Shirts for sale. Orders must be placed by Monday, March 31, 2025. To purchase, Visit:
https://ilfopmemorialshirts.itemorder.com/shop/home/

AND...

From the CPD Daily bulletin 27 Mar. 2025.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Francis Williams .......... 1891
Edward C. Finnegan. ... 1926