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8/8/2019 PressRlseLeavittNov2010 http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/pressrlseleavittnov2010 1/2 C ITY OF P ARK R IDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 S. VINE AVE PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 TEL: 847-318-5252 FAX: 847-318-5308 TDD: 847-318-5252 www.parkridgepolice.org F RANK K AMINSKI CHIEF OF POLICE Contact: Commander Lou Jogmen Public Information Officer 847-318-5267 [email protected] November 16, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from Frank Kaminski, Chief of the Park Ridge Police Department, regarding the indictment of a Park Ridge police officer Today, a Cook County grand jury indicted Park Ridge police lieutenant Jason Leavitt on charges of battery and official misconduct related to an off-duty incident that took place in 2006. Leavitt posted a $10,000 D-Bond at a court appearance this afternoon. Following is a statement from Park Ridge Chief of Police Frank Kaminski regarding this matter. Since becoming Chief of the Park Ridge Police Department one year ago, I have worked hard to strengthen the relationship we have with all of our residents. In doing so, I have made it clear to every Park Ridge police officer there is absolutely no place in this Department for officers who betray the trust we have worked so hard to establish in our community. That’s why we immediately removed this officer’s police powers and placed him on administrative leave today. And, pending the outcome of the investigation and the legal process, we will move swiftly to take whatever steps are necessary to hold him accountable for his alleged actions. During my time here, the Park Ridge Police Department has assisted the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office during every phase of this investigation. We will continue to fully support efforts by the Cook County States Attorney’s Office on this investigation. On behalf of the men and women who carry out their duties in the finest tradition of the Park Ridge Police Department, we are disappointed and appalled because allegations of abuse or other misconduct by officers threatens the relationship we have with those we serve. The incident in question took place in 2006 and in no way is illustrative of the work we are doing every day in every Park Ridge neighborhood to keep our community safe and to strengthen the bond between our officers and every Park Ridge resident. And, to the people of Park Ridge, I wish to apologize if this matter has brought a degree of discredit upon this fine Department. However, it is also important to understand that we will not allow the inappropriate actions of one of our members to define or overshadow the good work our officers do every day to make this community safe.
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CITY OF PARK R IDGEPOLICE DEPARTMENT
200 S. VINE AVE
PARK RIDGE, IL 60068TEL: 847-318-5252FAX: 847-318-5308TDD: 847-318-5252
www.parkridgepolice.org
FRANK K AMINSKI
CHIEF OF POLICE
Contact: Commander Lou Jogmen
Public Information Officer
November 16, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Statement from Frank Kaminski, Chief of the Park Ridge Police Department,
regarding the indictment of a Park Ridge police officer
Today, a Cook County grand jury indicted Park Ridge police lieutenant Jason Leavitt on charges of battery and official misconduct related to an off-duty incident that took place in 2006. Leavitt posted a$10,000 D-Bond at a court appearance this afternoon. Following is a statement from Park Ridge Chief of Police Frank Kaminski regarding this matter.
Since becoming Chief of the Park Ridge Police Department one year ago, I have worked hard to
strengthen the relationship we have with all of our residents. In doing so, I have made it clear toevery Park Ridge police officer there is absolutely no place in this Department for officers who betray
the trust we have worked so hard to establish in our community.
That’s why we immediately removed this officer’s police powers and placed him on administrativeleave today. And, pending the outcome of the investigation and the legal process, we will move
swiftly to take whatever steps are necessary to hold him accountable for his alleged actions.
During my time here, the Park Ridge Police Department has assisted the Cook County State’s
Attorney’s Office during every phase of this investigation. We will continue to fully support efforts
by the Cook County States Attorney’s Office on this investigation.
On behalf of the men and women who carry out their duties in the finest tradition of the Park Ridge
Police Department, we are disappointed and appalled because allegations of abuse or other
misconduct by officers threatens the relationship we have with those we serve.
The incident in question took place in 2006 and in no way is illustrative of the work we are doingevery day in every Park Ridge neighborhood to keep our community safe and to strengthen the bond
between our officers and every Park Ridge resident.
And, to the people of Park Ridge, I wish to apologize if this matter has brought a degree of discredit
upon this fine Department. However, it is also important to understand that we will not allow the
inappropriate actions of one of our members to define or overshadow the good work our officers do
every day to make this community safe.
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Moving forward, we continue our ongoing work to build partnerships in the community so that we
can continue to strengthen the bond that exists between this Department and the residents of Park
Ridge.
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