September 1, 2015
By Amie Schaenzer
Meanwhile, (click here) the officer has been identified as Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, a 32-year veteran of the force who was married and had four children, a police source and family member told the Chicago Tribune. Gliniewicz went by the nickname “G.I. Joe.”
Gliniewicz radioed police around 7:50 a.m. to tell them he was pursuing three suspects involved in some sort of “suspicious activity,” Lake County Sheriff’s Detective Chris Covelli told CBS Chicago. Police then lost radio contact with the officer.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the Fox Lake police officer’s body in a marshy area near Route 12 and Sayton Road. His gun and other gear had been taken, according to the Chicago Tribune. Gliniewicz died at the scene....
Lake County is stated to be a majority of Latino with a 51 percent change in that population in 2010. There was an increase of 77 percent of Asians into the county in that same period of time. African Americans are the minority of citizens. Caucasian come in behind the Asians. The 2010 census states the median household income is $78,000 per year.
Evidently, the officer was easily over powered by whomever he was pursuing. Hind sight is always 20/20, but, he probably should have waited for other officers before he engaged in a chase.
Community policing can be a good job or it can be the beginning of a career in policing, but, I have to wonder how prepared a community police officer in a middle class area are equipped to take on the chase of several men. I know every officer wants to be able to stop crime before or even as it happens, but, one person regardless of experience is not necessarily going to have a good outcome. I don't know how a seasoned police officer of this community could make such a fatal mistake.
According to crime statistics the largest number of crimes in Fox Lake is theft. (click here) I get the feeling the community police were not used to confronting dangerous criminals. I am sure they were under pressure to bring down the rate of thefts in the city. Other than theft the crime rate in Fox Lake is very low. This death is going to be difficult. This simply doesn't happen there.
I know community police officers want to be sufficient to every need of the community, but, the the reality is they should not take on such a pursuit alone. Calling an all points bulletin with descriptions is a far better idea.
My sincerest sympathy to all, especially his family. This is a hard one to come to terms with. He was a good guy and too willing to live up to hero status.
Police officers have to measure their ability against the 'crime of the moment." It is better to have a "Most Wanted Locally" poster than a dead officer. Community police cannot be expected to be an FBI agent or even a SBI agent. They receive training, but, not necessarily extensive training. Perhaps the state's SBI can conduct seminars to help police measure the extent they can reply to crimes. The community police officers are wonderful at responding to emergencies in such a community as Fox Lake. This officer is over extending himself and he wanted to be the one that had his eye on those he pursued, but, it was not the best idea.
Damn it.
By Amie Schaenzer
Meanwhile, (click here) the officer has been identified as Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, a 32-year veteran of the force who was married and had four children, a police source and family member told the Chicago Tribune. Gliniewicz went by the nickname “G.I. Joe.”
Gliniewicz radioed police around 7:50 a.m. to tell them he was pursuing three suspects involved in some sort of “suspicious activity,” Lake County Sheriff’s Detective Chris Covelli told CBS Chicago. Police then lost radio contact with the officer.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the Fox Lake police officer’s body in a marshy area near Route 12 and Sayton Road. His gun and other gear had been taken, according to the Chicago Tribune. Gliniewicz died at the scene....
Lake County is stated to be a majority of Latino with a 51 percent change in that population in 2010. There was an increase of 77 percent of Asians into the county in that same period of time. African Americans are the minority of citizens. Caucasian come in behind the Asians. The 2010 census states the median household income is $78,000 per year.
Evidently, the officer was easily over powered by whomever he was pursuing. Hind sight is always 20/20, but, he probably should have waited for other officers before he engaged in a chase.
Community policing can be a good job or it can be the beginning of a career in policing, but, I have to wonder how prepared a community police officer in a middle class area are equipped to take on the chase of several men. I know every officer wants to be able to stop crime before or even as it happens, but, one person regardless of experience is not necessarily going to have a good outcome. I don't know how a seasoned police officer of this community could make such a fatal mistake.
According to crime statistics the largest number of crimes in Fox Lake is theft. (click here) I get the feeling the community police were not used to confronting dangerous criminals. I am sure they were under pressure to bring down the rate of thefts in the city. Other than theft the crime rate in Fox Lake is very low. This death is going to be difficult. This simply doesn't happen there.
I know community police officers want to be sufficient to every need of the community, but, the the reality is they should not take on such a pursuit alone. Calling an all points bulletin with descriptions is a far better idea.
My sincerest sympathy to all, especially his family. This is a hard one to come to terms with. He was a good guy and too willing to live up to hero status.
Police officers have to measure their ability against the 'crime of the moment." It is better to have a "Most Wanted Locally" poster than a dead officer. Community police cannot be expected to be an FBI agent or even a SBI agent. They receive training, but, not necessarily extensive training. Perhaps the state's SBI can conduct seminars to help police measure the extent they can reply to crimes. The community police officers are wonderful at responding to emergencies in such a community as Fox Lake. This officer is over extending himself and he wanted to be the one that had his eye on those he pursued, but, it was not the best idea.
Damn it.
