Acting Flossmoor Police Chief Keith Taylor on Monday, Dec. 19, provided the village board with an update on Illinois’ Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act as a third trailer bill to the legislation was signed into law on Dec. 6. Among the changes to the SAFE-T Act legislation is a[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Village Board marks fire and police department changes with oaths, honors
The Flossmoor Village Board this week recognized a few key staff changes made to its fire and police departments over the past few months — and the room was packed. “We are very excited to see so many families and friends and co-workers out here to celebrate several wonderful employees[Read More…]
Some common ground, some conflicts remain between Justice for Madeline Miller protesters and Flossmoor village officials (free content)
Since the fatal police shooting of Madeline Miller on July 10, Flossmoor Board of Trustee meetings have been tense and confrontational. Protesters, using the social media hashtag #justiceformadelinemiller, have appeared to make demands for police accountability and changes in village policies, chanting to get attention and disrupt board business. Family[Read More…]
Flossmoor releases incident report from police shooting of Madeline Miller
The Flossmoor Police Department on Monday, Aug. 15, released a redacted incident report describing the encounter between Madeline Miller and two Flossmoor officers. Miller was shot and killed by the officers as she approached them with a knife on July 10. The names of the officers and two other residents in the[Read More…]
Public continues to criticize Flossmoor police response that led to death of Madeline Miller
For the second straight Flossmoor Village Board meeting, public comment was dominated by criticism of the village’s police department and demands for administrators to do more in the wake of Madeline Miller’s death. Miller was killed July 10 by police responding to a report of a domestic disturbance at 1437 Joyce[Read More…]
Flossmoor cancels National Night Out event
Provided News The Village of Flossmoor canceled its National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 2. In an online message to residents, organizers said the event was canceled out of “concern among law enforcement.” “The village places a high priority on providing safe, family-friendly events that bring us together as[Read More…]
Police responding to vehicle crash find gunshot victim
Flossmoor police reported responding to a vehicle crash near Parker Junior High School around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, but upon arriving at the scene they discovered a juvenile gunshot victim. The individual, and two other juveniles, were taken to area hospitals. Police said the gunshot victim was in stable[Read More…]
4 people shot in Flossmoor early Sunday (free content)
Four people were wounded in a shooting early Sunday, Oct. 31, in the 3800 block of Ballantrae Way, according to Flossmoor police. When officers arrived on the scene shortly after midnight after receiving reports of gunshots, they found four wounded people and provided medical aid. Three of the victims were[Read More…]
Homewood, Flossmoor police chiefs stress training, policy changes, collaboration and transparency
In the wake of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict, a number of local organizations issued statements reacting to the news by remembering George Floyd, examining the true meaning of justice and renewing a commitment to reform. The Homewood and Flossmoor police departments, in particular, stated their desire to be partners[Read More…]
FPD to host ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on June 27
Flossmoor residents will have a chance to sit down with local police officers and talk about community issues during a casual “Coffee with a Cop” session from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27. Officers will be on hand at the tented dining area in front of Dunnings Market,[Read More…]
