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.

$16.2 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

March 2022 Assistance

by Dawn Dolan | Apr 29, 2022 | Assistance, News

February 2022 Assistance

by Dawn Dolan | Apr 29, 2022 | Assistance, News

April 2022 Officers of the Month

by Dawn Dolan | Apr 29, 2022 | News, Officer of the Month Award

Congratulations to Commander Ralph Cruz and Police Officer Brian Collins, our April Officers of the Month! The CPMF Also honors civilian Brian Schillo for coming to the aid of a Chicago Police Officer. Read their stories below! On August 1, 2021, at 5:18 PM, at 520...

CPMF Supporter Spotlight On…. The Harrigan Family

by Dawn Dolan | Mar 22, 2022 | News

The CPMF is proud to shine the spotlight on CPMF Supporters - The Harrigan Family. The Harrigan Family has been instrumental in raising over $250,000 for the Get Behind the Vest initiative with Alderman Matt O’Shea and their Annual Pancake Breakfast. The...