Crime & Safety
Northbrook Chief Praises Relationship Between Police, Residents in Open Letter
Read Chief Charles Wernick's message thanking citizens for the support they've given the department.
NORTHBROOK, IL — With tensions high across the country between law enforcement agencies and the citizens they protect, Northbrook's police chief recently expressed his thanks for the support his department has received from residents.
"During these difficult times across the county, it is reassuring to know that here in Northbrook, we have a strong dependable relationship with our citizens," Chief Charles Wernick wrote in a message that was posted Friday on the village's website.
Wernick isn't the first North Shore head cop to address the communities they serve in the aftermath of police-targeted shootings in Baton Rouge and Dallas. Last week, Highland Park Police Chief Paul Shafer said officers need to build public trust through their actions.
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"It is through partnership and collaboration with its citizens that police departments develop the necessary trust to fulfill obligations," Shafer wrote in an open letter he released July 18.
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The following is the complete text to Wernick's open letter:
A Message from the Northbrook Police Chief Dear Northbrook Residents and Businesses,
I wanted to publicly thank you for the outpouring of support shown to our Police Department over the past several weeks. During these difficult times across the county, it is reassuring to know that here in Northbrook, we have a strong dependable relationship with our citizens. We appreciate every acknowledgement of support, from the many tasty treats brought to the station to share with on-duty staff to the residents tying blue ribbons on the trees in their neighborhoods and the kind words offered to our Officers. Please know that we truly appreciate every act of kindness.
Sincerely,
Chief Charles Wernick
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