Suburban police departments ready to help during Democratic National Convention, if needed: ‘Our officers will be more vigilant’

Northern suburban police departments are preparing and making themselves available to assist the Chicago Police Department if called upon during the Democratic National Conference, which will be held from Aug. 19 through Aug. 22. An estimated 50,000 delegates, staff, and public officials are expected to attend the convention at McCormick Place and the United Center. The following police departments have notified Pioneer Press what they are doing to prepare for the DNC. Norridge Norridge Police Chief Brian Goss said the department is aware of the DNC and all that it could entail for the village in terms of safety, security […]