INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Mitchell Moore, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, passed away May 22, 2025. U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Mitchell was a Chicago Police Officer for 23 years where he served and protected his community with pride. Mitchell was devoted to his country and made sure he was always showing off his patriotism. Avid car enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time outdoors or throwing a fishing line in at the local ponds/lakes. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grand-dogs. He will be greatly missed. Loving, former husband of Carmen Moore. Beloved father of Melissa Moore, Brian Moore, Mitchell Moore, Richard Moore, James Moore, William Moore, and Frank Moore. Cherished grandfather of Mitchell. Caring brother of the late Frank (Regina) Moore, the late Theresa (the late Buster) Ashley, and the late Peggy (the late Frederick) Hulsey. Dear son of the late Leonard and the late Versie Moore. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation, Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until time of Chapel Service at 11:30 a.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL 60448. Interment and military honors will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For more information (708) 479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com.

Area 4 Ride to Remember!

The Annual Area 4 Ride to Remember is Sunday 01 June 2 cpdmemorial.org under Events.025. This annual event is always a great display of support for Chicago’s Gold Star Families. Motorcyclists will gather at Lot C of the United Center at 0730 hours for breakfast, then travel to Gold Star Memorial and Park at 0900 for a brief ceremony in honor of those whose lives were taken in service to our city. All Proceeds are donated to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. The event is open to the public and all makes and models are welcome. Register today at. https://cpdmemorial.org/events/ride-to-remember/#

From the CPD Daily bulletin 26 May 2025.

SPECIAL NOTICE!

Recent Illinois Supreme Court decisions in People of the State of Illinois v. Redmond and People of the State of Illinois v. Molina have affected the Department’s ability to rely on the odor of cannabis as probable cause to search a vehicle. According to People of the State of Illinois v. Redmond, the odor of burnt cannabis, standing alone, does not provide probable cause to search a vehicle. According to the court, “…we hold that the odor of burnt cannabis is a fact that should be considered when determining whether police have probable cause to search a vehicle, but the odor of burnt cannabis, standing alone without other inculpatory facts, does not provide probable cause to search a vehicle.” According to People of the State of Illinois v. Molina, the odor of raw (unburnt) cannabis, standing alone, does provide an officer who is trained and experienced in making the distinction between burnt and unburnt cannabis probable cause to search a vehicle. According to the court, “… we hold that the odor of raw cannabis coming from a vehicle being operated on an Illinois highway, alone, is sufficient to provide officers who are trained and experienced in distinguishing between burnt and raw cannabis, with probable cause to perform a warrantless search of a vehicle.” To ensure any sworn members who lack the requisite training and experience receive it, the Training and Support Group will coordinate and deliver appropriate training in the coming months. Any questions may be directed to the Office of the General Counsel - Legal Affairs Section at (312) 745-6115 (BELL) or 0245 (PAX).

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