Police worry mask-wearing teens 'armed' with water guns could spark violent response, Illinois officials are warning that a viral game promoted on social media and featuring water guns could trigger actual violence from fearful targets — or police.
Police worry mask-wearing teens 'armed' with water guns could spark violent response, Illinois officials are warning that a viral game promoted on social media and featuring water guns could trigger actual violence from fearful targets — or police.
GURNEE, Ill. — Police in Gurnee have issued a community alert after an incident in connection to a game known as “Senior Assassins.” According to the department, a group of high school students entered a local restaurant wearing ski masks and holding water guns. The group was targeting other students who were dining, and attempted […]
GURNEE, Ill. Police in Gurnee are investigating an incident at Six Flags Great America Monday night. According to reports, several people visiting the theme…
All Wheeling police to have body cameras by end of February, chief says Wheeling police Cpl. Rick Richardson models a body camera in December. All Wheeling police officers will have them by the end of February. Courtesy of Wheeling Police Department
Updated 1/19/2021 10:35 AM
All Wheeling police officers should be equipped with body cameras by the end of February, Police Chief Jamie Dunne announced during Monday s village board meeting.
The village board agreed to purchase 55 body cameras as well as new cameras for squad cars in December. The gear was expected to cost $238,495.
The body cameras arrived about two weeks ago, Dunne said. Officials are setting up the software for the devices and getting bases to hold the cameras in place on uniforms.