Chicago Police Department Elevates 98 Cops to Detectives

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy celebrated the graduation of 98 new Chicago Police detectives, and the promotion of seven new commanders and six new captains at a ceremony at Navy Pier.

“The men and women graduating and being promoted today have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our residents, and I congratulate them on this major moment in their careers,” said Mayor Emanuel. “Just as their focus on community policing helped them prevent crimes, the relationships these new detectives will build with residents and community leaders will be critical as they work to solve crimes, apprehend dangerous criminals, and bring closure to victims and their families.”

Under this administration, CPD has significantly increased the pace of hiring and promotions at all levels of the Department, according to a release. More than 1,550 officers have been hired, in 2013 CPD graduated the first class ofdetectives five years, in 2014 the Sergeants promotional exam was offered for the first time in seven years, and this year CPD will hold the first lieutenants promotional exam in eight years. Another class of detectivesis set to graduate later this year.

“We are proud to recognize a new group of Chicago Police Detectives, trained to serve and protect our city in a way that is vital to the safety and quality of life of our communities,” said Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy. ”The perseverance and professionalism that these men and women demonstrate each day, along with their colleagues throughout the department, will continue to drive our progress in reducing violence and crime citywide.”

Additionally, the ceremony today recognizes 13 promotions within the Department, including seven new commanders: Edward Kulbida, Commander of 012th District; Cornelia Lott, Commander of the 020th District; George Devereux, Commander of 018th District; Robert Cesario, Commander of 019th District; Robert Nieves, Commander of the 024th District; Marc Buslik, Commander of the 014th District; Brendan DeenihanCommander of Internal Affairs Department.

Six new Captains have also been promoted: Paul Kane, Captain of the 006th District; Rodney Blisset, Captain of the 007th District; Philip Kwasinski, Commander of the 012th District; Anthony Escamilla, Captain of the 014th District; Paul Bauer, Captain of the 018th District; Randall Darlin, Captain of the 022nd District.