CHICAGO POLICE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

OUR MISSION The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives of our fallen heroes. The Foundation provides support and assistance to the families of Chicago police officers who are killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. ABOUT THE CHICAGO POLICE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Established in 2004, the Foundation strengthens the relationship between the Chicago Police, its business and civic leaders and its citizenry. It allows us to express our gratitude to the fallen officers families for the ultimate sacrifice of their loved one. REASONS FOR THE FOUNDATION Since the first officer to die in the line of duty, there have been 601 Chicago police officers who have sacrificed their lives for our city. The families of these brave officers are supported by the Department and other organizations, but as one might imagine, the cost in terms of financial, emotional and psychological support is overwhelming. Other, perhaps less-k...