Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | 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.

$16.7 Million Given in Assistance to Chicago Police Families in Need

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.

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Helmets for Heroes

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation continues to answer the call for help. Upon being asked by the Superintendent, CPMF immediately purchased 1,750 ballistic helmets for our officers on the frontlines. These new, upgraded helmets include Kevlar protection and laser beam reflectors on the face shield.

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CPMF License Plates

Specialty license plates for both vehicles and motorcycles featuring the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s logo are available for purchase through the IL Secretary of State. These plates are permanent and renewable.

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CPMF News

Stay up to date on what’s happening. We’ll post news regarding our events, ceremonies and other topics of interest here.

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Get Behind the Vest

A vest isn’t bulletproof forever. It wears out. It breaks down. It needs to be replaced every 5 years. That’s why we need your help. Your donation ensures that every officer out there protecting you is protected.

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FEATURED MISSIONS

Mission – Purpose – Goals

At CPMF Our Goal is to Never Forget, Provide Assistance / Support and Recognize Our Heroes

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives of our fallen heroes and assisting those heroes in need. The Foundation provides support and assistance to the families of Chicago police officers who are killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty

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Get Behind the Vest

Protect our Protectors

A vest isn’t bulletproof forever. It wears out. It breaks down. It needs to be replaced every 5 years. And just one bullet permanently damages a vest, making it unusable.

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NEWS

August 2022 Assistance

by Dawn Dolan | Sep 30, 2022 | Assistance, News

July 2022 Assistance

by Dawn Dolan | Aug 19, 2022 | Assistance, News

August 2022 Officers of the Month

by Dawn Dolan | Aug 19, 2022 | News, Officer of the Month Award

Congratulations to our AUGUST 2022 Officers of the Month: DETAILS INCIDENT NO. 1 Awardees: Police Officer Joseph Pentimone Police Officer Carlos Mota Police Officer Jesus Longoria Police Officer Michael Donnelly Police Officer Richard Rodriguez On June 27th, 2022, a...

Parole Denied to Murderer of Chicago Police Sgt. James Severin and Officer Anthony Rizzato

by Dawn Dolan | Jul 27, 2022 | News

Today, CPMF along with 16 CPD officers traveled to Springfield to protest the parole of George Knight, convicted in 1970 of the murders of Sgt. James Severin & Officer Anthony Rizzato. We are pleased to report the Prisoner Review Board voted to deny the request...