City Says Farewell to Police Deputy Chief

The City of Evanston said goodbye and thank you to Police Deputy Chief Demitrous Cook on Monday, recognizing him with a plaque and many kind words.

Cook is leaving the department to take a position as the new chief of police
in the Village of Glenwood.

"Whether it was negotiating the often tough streets of Chicago's Altgeld Gardens public housing projects, or befriending a child in some of Evanston's neighborhoods, Deputy Chief Demitrous Cook had the ability to reach across all sectors of society," read a EPD statement on his departure.

Cook began his career in Evanston in 1983 when he was hired by Northwestern University's Public Safety Department, and then moved in 1984 to the Evanston Police Department.

"As a patrolman, Deputy Chief Cook quickly distinguished himself and was transferred to the Crime Prevention Bureau, where he was one of Evanston's first Foot Patrol officers and was acknowledged as Crime Prevention Officer of the Year," the police department said.

Cook was promoted numerous times at the EPD, eventually landing a position as deputy chief, where he served in the Support Services Division and the Investigative Services Division.

"I'm very humbled and appreciative of this award," Cook said. "I'd like to thank the public … because I believe the public is the top of the food chain when it comes to city government."