Are Tuned Candidates for Municipal Elections

December 27, 2010 | by Jaime Reyes The campaign of Candidate Gery Chico indicated that the Mexican American Police Organization (MAPO) and the Latin American [Police Association] (LAPA) gave their support. According to a statement, Sergio Flores, president of MAPO,...

112 Apply to Be Lakeland’s Next Top Cop

September 27, 2010 | by Jeremy Maready LAKELAND | There’s a few familiar names who have applied to be Lakeland’s next top cop, among them former Police Chief Sam Baca. He’s one of 112 applicants who have applied for the position held now by Chief...

City Turf Familiar to Winnetka Top Cop

September 21, 2003 | by Douglas Holt, Tribune Staff Writer. Supporters of Joseph DeLopez, one of three finalists for top cop in Chicago, say he firmly believed in community policing long before it became a law enforcement catchphrase. “He’s interested in...

JOSEPH DeLOPEZ: Cop’s Son Wants to Decentralize

September 18, 2003 | by Fran Spielman, Frank Main Q. There has been quite an uproar over the Police Board’s decision not to include an African American in the final three. What do you think of that controversy? A. It is an indication to all of us, especially all...