Prayers for Cicero PD
The Cicero PD is suffering through an officer's suicide tonight. Details are sketchy and we won't be publishing any speculation or such.
The point of this post is to remind people that there is help somewhere. The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are blessed with a number of options and avenues available when it seems bleakest. Smaller Departments might not have the resources that we do, but that doesn't mean assistance is unavailable. Keep an eye on your co-workers. Talk to them. Maintain communication.
Prayers and well wishes only in this thread.
The point of this post is to remind people that there is help somewhere. The men and women of the Chicago Police Department are blessed with a number of options and avenues available when it seems bleakest. Smaller Departments might not have the resources that we do, but that doesn't mean assistance is unavailable. Keep an eye on your co-workers. Talk to them. Maintain communication.
Prayers and well wishes only in this thread.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
57 Comments:
GOD BLESS U MY FALLEN COMRAD ON BEHALF OF TH CPD!WE R ALL ONE AND WE FEEL YOUR PAIN!!
Thank-you SCC for mentioning this. He was a great guy with a wife and 2 young daughters. Rest easy Mike. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
Cicero PD
Sorry to hear that! Life is trying at times but there are always other options available.
Prayers and Blessings to the friends, family and coworkers of the departed officer!
I had the fortunate opportunity of visiting Cicero P.D. for a prisoner pick-up. When I left there I felt proud to be a cop. I can't explain why. Very nice people, helpful front desk (unlike mine), cool cool cops. I'm sorry for your loss Cicero.
My thoughts and prayers are with the officer and his/her family.
If you see someone who might be in trouble, reach out, don't fear the re-buff, if you are not comfortable reaching out find someone who is.
I didn't reach out 18 years ago and I still regret it.
GOD BLESS
I'm sorry for your loss fellow officers. My deepest condolences to you and the family and friends of the officer.
God bless the Officers family. I had a suicide in my family and it leaves the survivors in horrible pain and confusion as to why this happened May God give them peace and may the fallen officer rest in peace.
Serious question. Can one go on medical for stress without having to suffer any consequences from the department?
I'm not joking but the stress is directly caused by all of the things we talk about happening within this department, so it should be an IOD.
Can anyone help?
My prayers are with this copper and their family. This is the worst thing these small children will endure and will be the one thing that will mold their lives. I hope they have services to assist families in need like this in Cicero. If not, I pray our conselors offer a hand.
I new 2 coppers that committed suicide. I don't know if it was just dumb luck that they had both been in my outer circle or God's way of reching out to me to offer some assistance. I saw they were troubled, but never did I think they would take their lives.
Lets stop whispering about each other and give each other a hand. We may all be in need in some way shape or form at some point in our lives! You may be surprised at who picks you up!
it's not always the guy who everyone thinks is a time bomb... the last couple were shockers, great guys who seemed solid and gave no indication that they were in that state of mind.... our thoughts and prayers go out to our fraternal brother from cicero pd....
I will pray for you guys.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Officer, his family and the Cicero PD.
God speed brother!
All my sympathy to the Wife and two children. I am saddened by the loss of a brother Officer.
Rip brother, ill pray for the family you left behind.
Only a street, intersection or imaginary line separates our jurisdictions.
Were all Blue.
Brother, you and your family will remain in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
That Thin Blue Line...
I hope he is at peace. May God watch over his family and heal their hearts. God rest your soul brother.
VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF CICERO P.D.'S LOSS, CPD BROTHER
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, my heart goes out to his family and all of the officers of the Cicero Police Dept. Please post something on the Blog and drop off any posters for any benefits or fundraisers at our stations.
This is always a tragedy. My prayers for Cicero P.D.
On behalf of the Cicero P.D. we thank you for posting a blog for one of our fallen P.O's. Mike was on 1st Shift and loved being a P.O which followed the footsteps of his recently passed Grandfather(Retired C.P.D.) Mike was a great guy who will be missed by many and will be in our prayers forever. Mike was a family man and his world revolved around his two beautiful twin daughters. It is a shame that his life has abruptly ended so please continue the support and pray for his family.
Again, thx for the support and remember that it doesn't matter what city, town or municipality we work for because ultimately were all the same and have to stick together in the type of world we live/work in today.
Respectfully,
Cicero P.O.
God bless, Office.
We had a streak of suicides on the CFD a year ago. One of them was a good friend and co-worker. Males tend to plan their suicides. Someone might really be troubled for a while, then seem to 'snap out of it' going to the other extreme. Being really helpful, courteous, wanting to take pictures with everyone, giving people stuff. Everyone should be informed on suicide prevention, it could save someones life. I wish I read up on it more. In every case, chemical imbalances are the cause. People don't want to get help because they are embarrassed of having mental problems and want to remain tough guys. Those same guys would not hesitate to get treatment for a bad heart or a broken leg. Stress is hard enough on a healthy body, sometimes it's overwhelming for someone with a brain chemical deficiency.
Wow. How terrible. Makes me feel very sad...
Sending many thin blue line hugs to Cicero PD
The angels will always surround him. Godspeed, officer......
Condolences to the family and members of the Cicero PD. All of you are in my prayers.
God bless you brother. Very sad indeed. Brothers, no matter how sad/depressing your life gets, before it gets worse, if you need to, get some help.
Your in our thoughts
God Bless from Forest View PD! RIP Brother!
My Condolences Cicero
For the life of me I can't say if I knew him, but from what I have been told from other coppers he was a good guy going through a bad time. My prayers are with his family and if there is any fundraiser for his daughters please advise.
Berwyn PD
My thoughts and prayers are with the officer and his family
Prayers to all!
RIP officer.
As someone who has lost a brother to suicide, my heart goes out to his family. Always cherish his memory. Do not blame yourselves for what happened. I carried a lot of anger for many years about it. And to all who read this, if you see someone who is going through a bad time, or down in the dumps, please hel them. And if you are reading this and ever think about doing it, remember that you are special and important. Know that it is not weak to get help. My thoughts and prayers are with this man's family. You are not alone in this. The LOSS group with catholic charities is a wonderful resource to help you cope with this. Give them a shot. One more thing to the family of this officer, he was important and the world is a little worse off without him. God bless.
I don't have the words.
My prayers for the officer, his family, his friends, and his fellow officers.
ECS
I grew up in Cicero
(Boulevard Manor Area)
back in the 60's. They were a great bunch of guys then and nothing has changed.
Rest Easy Brother
Cicero P.D.
May God Bless the Officer's Family, especially his little girls. May his co-workers find the strenght and courage to continue to fight the good fight. We are all Brother's in Blue!!!
Chicago P.D.
Unit 603
My prayers are with that OFFICER and his family and all of our BROTHERS AND SISTERS in Blue from Cicero P.D.
Mike
Chgo PD
If Cicero has not got the facilities to handle cops that need help during this sad time, Chicago should open the door and let these guys come to our Dept. That's one thing that is done right here. God only knows, we've had plenty of experience, sad to admit..God bless him.........
I know how this feels...I lost a high school buddy to this 2 years ago...I think some of these are planned and others are spur of the moment. Get help if you are thinking in this direction, we dont want to to lose you . Please stay with us . Everyone matters, including you. Dont leave a hole on our lives.
I'm so very sorry to hear about this..My prayers and thoughts to this Officers family and his Police family. RIP
To my police family from all departments, I pray for us all. May God watch and keep us safe. I can say that the thought has crossed my mind at a time, if not for the good lord, for the grace of God there go I. Please lets stick together we are a select and unique class of people being the police.
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Serious question. Can one go on medical for stress without having to suffer any consequences from the department?
YES, YES, YES. The (Chicago) Police Dept. has help. You'll be off for a while and be evaluated to determine your readiness to return to duty, if necessary. The department won't and can't identify any problems you may have. Not enough people seek the available help offered by capable people on our department. I applaud you for recognizing the need, now go and help yourself. While I'm not sure the 'exact' title within the department I'd call personnel and ask them for the name/number. Don't be discouraged if you don't get the info on the 1st call. They have civilians answering the phone. Stay on top of it.
Good luck brother... we got your back.
May you REST IN PEACE OFFICER! One of your brothers in blue from the CPD. We will pray often for you and your family.
Serious question. Can one go on medical for stress without having to suffer any consequences from the department?
I'm not joking but the stress is directly caused by all of the things we talk about happening within this department, so it should be an IOD.
Can anyone help?
Don't go to the Medical Section, but DO call the Professional Counseling Unit. They are great people, and your call and your visit are confidential. Let yourself be evaluated by a professional. You may or may not need to be off work for a while, but you can come to that decision together.
For those unwilling to call the Professional Counseling unit you can always contact Peer Support. There are probably a couple Peer Support people in your own unit. They are all good listeners and can usually steer you in the right direction.
God bless Cicero P.D. and police officers everywhere.
If Cicero has not got the facilities to handle cops that need help during this sad time, Chicago should open the door and let these guys come to our Dept. That's one thing that is done right here. God only knows, we've had plenty of experience, sad to admit..God bless him.........
The Chicago PD and Cook County Sheriff's PD has joined together to support cops from CPD and suburban PDs that need help. They offer help for substance abuse, family counseling, suicide prevention. I dont remember the name but it is something like Peer Support ??? Please, if you are having problems ... reach out!
May he rest in peace. My wife attempted suicide last fall. She survived. I worry daily that I'll miss a clue....May God bless this officere's family.
What are some of the clues? My husband who is CPD gets in these depressed states and I never know if he is just venting when he says certain things or is he really serious? He has no joy in his life and has stopped doing everything he once enjoyed to name some of the things.
He will not talk to anyone except to me. What should I do?
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the fallen Cicero PO.
Anonymous said...
Serious question. Can one go on medical for stress without having to suffer any consequences from the department?
I'm not joking but the stress is directly caused by all of the things we talk about happening within this department, so it should be an IOD.
Can anyone help?
1/16/2010 07:41:00 AM
Call any of the numbers below and you can talk to someone and get some answers without any repercussions from the department, confidentiality guaranteed. Get the info or advice for yourself or someone else.
PROFESSIONAL Counseling Services, Employee Assist Program
1759 W. Adams
Director 312 743-0378
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Services Section 312 743-0382
Talking with the clinicians at EAP is a good first step, and may be the only step necessary if you're feeling down, depressed, overwhelmed, angry with the job, or suicidal. If you are feeling suicidal, reach out to someone immediately. You can call EAP 24 hours a day, and let the call taker know you need to speak with a clinician. They won't need your full name or anything. It's all about your privacy and confidentiality.
You can go on the medical, and it is something that can be worked out with the clinician.
OFFICERS -- YOU ARE A VALUABLE ASSET TO THE CPD, THE CITY, YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Please be assertive in taking care of yourself, just as you are when responding to calls and looking out for the lives of others. Don't let fear of talking with someone keep you from feeling healthy and happy again. Be brave in reaching out, and proud of yourself for being active in your own health. Call EAP, the clinicians there are great, or talk with someone from Peer Support.
I do Peer Support and work in Area 1, 3rd Watch. If anyone from Area 1, or any unit for that matter, ever needs someone to hear them out, I'm here. Call A1 or get my cell phone number from off of the list in the RBT office. -- Det. Jamie Duignan
My husband who is CPD gets in these depressed states and I never know if he is just venting when he says certain things or is he really serious? He has no joy in his life and has stopped doing everything he once enjoyed to name some of the things.
Response: Please get help for your husband. He is showing all the classic signs of severe depression. He may just be venting, but then again maybe not. I know because I've been there. Best wishes to you and your husband.
A Civilian
My best wishes to you.
My prayers and thoughts go out to Mike and his family. Mike was a GREAT guy to work with and was a guy whom I shared a laugh with every time we talked! Mike will be sorely missed and will never be forgotten. Mike, thanks for being a true brother and looking out for me whenever I needed your help. Miss you brother!
Scimone
Cicero P.D.
May God watch over his family, friends, and coworkers.
To the woman whose husband is depressed. Its time to schedule an appointment with his primary care physician. If he won't do that, encourage him to seek out the good resources within the department. Speak your peace, take him to the appointment. Depression makes it difficult to make wise choices. Call 911 if he is making statements like he wants to hurt himself. He needs to be evaluated by a professional.
Bless you CICERO
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