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 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 1,650 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

CPMF Welcomes Maria Marmolejo as Gold Star Families Chairwoman

by Dawn Dolan | Jan 18, 2022 | News

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is very pleased to introduce Gold Star Families’ newest chairwoman, Maria Marmolejo. As many of you know, the Gold Star Families is an organization that provides ongoing emotional support to family members of Chicago...

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will honor one Chicago Police Sergeant and two Chicago Police Officers for putting their lives in danger to stop a knife-wielding individual.

by Dawn Dolan | Nov 3, 2021 | News, Officer of the Month Award

On Sep 5, 2020, Chicago Police Sergeant Angela Salgado, along with Chicago Police Officers Pete Gurskis and Richard Johnson, were investigating an Aggravated Battery with a knife call. The incident occurred in the residential driveway of a house located in the 4900...

Parole Denied!

by Dawn Dolan | Oct 28, 2021 | Assistance, News

Today, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation chartered a bus to Springfield with 15 uniformed Chicago Police Officers to protest the parole of Ronnie Carrasquillo. Carrasquillo shot and killed Police Officer Terrence Loftus in 1976. Fortunately, the Parole Board...

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation will honor 2 Chicago Police Explosive Technicians for their incredible bravery.

by Dawn Dolan | Jul 15, 2021 | News, Officer of the Month Award

On March 23, 2021, a concerned father traveled from Kansas to check on his of his 30-year-old son who lived downtown and whom he had not heard from for quite some time. The father contacted the 018th District and a well-being check of the son was conducted. Police...