Deputy Chiefs of Police, Chicago Ridge, Illinois (IL)

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Deputy Chiefs of Police

Deputy Chief of Administration
Dennis Kapelinski started his career in law enforcement as a part-time police officer in March of 1987. In December of 1991, Dennis became a full-time officer after graduating from the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Academy. He has worked his way up through the ranks serving as a Corporal, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Commander of Investigations, and now as Deputy Chief of Administration. During his full-time career, Dennis has received numerous awards including twelve departmental commendations.

Dennis has held positions as a Field Training Officer, Domestic Violence Officer and Evidence Officer during his career. He has also served two terms as President of the F.O.P. Lodge #12, one term as treasurer, and is currently on his third term with the Police Pension Board.

Dennis believes close contact with the community, especially with the youth, is instrumental in preventing and solving crimes. Police officers interact with the children during special events, creating a friendly atmosphere. The officers volunteer their time for department sponsored events, such as “A Day Out Against Crime” (barbecue in the park), “Lock-in at the Park District” (overnight sports, games, and movies), March Madness (basketball), and B.A.D.G.E. Camp (sports and field trips). These events are complemented by the seven-month program spent in the schools by the two juvenile officers, the Risk Watch Program, the Citizen Police Academy, and the re-activation of the Cadet Program.

Deputy Chief of Operations
Paul Landry was raised in Chicago Ride, where he still has deep roots and many friends. He is a graduate of Our Lady of the Ridge and Richard's High School.

Paul was hired and graduated from the Chicago Police Academy in 1994. He was assigned as a cadet instructor, working with young men and women who were considering a future career in law enforcement. In 1995, he became certified as a Gang Crimes Specialist and worked with other Gang officers from the area to address the rising gang crime situation.

Paul became a Certified Evidence Technician in 1997 and a Field Training Officer in 1999. This involved training new hires on all aspects of police work, prior to them working on their own. Also in 1999, he became one of the first two officers from this department to be trained and assigned to the newly formed South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force.

Paul was promoted to Corporal in 2000 and then Sergeant in 2001, where he ran a patrol shift until being promoted to Patrol Commander in 2004. He continued in this capacity, assisting the Chief and Deputy Chief in various aspects of the patrol division until being promoted to his current position as Deputy Chief in July 2006.

Paul believes the Chicago Ridge Police Department to be a highly professional and proactive organization. In this high tech world, the department's goal is to keep pace with technology utilizing the latest tools to assist officers in their law enforcement efforts.

Village of Chicago Ridge
10455 S. Ridgeland Avenue
Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415
(708) 425-7700

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