Out Of The Darkness Walk

Welcome to the 2009 Out of the Darkness Community Walks!
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WALK TO SAVE LIVES... In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 16 minutes, claiming more than 32,000 lives each year. It is estimated that an attempt is made every minute; with close to one million people attempting suicide annually.

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Great cause I have a friend who is participating she lost her father to suicide

http://www.theovernight.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=walk.supportwalker&walkerid=10013574

ODPO Charged Two Counts Reckless Homicide

The off-duty Chicago police detective involved in a fiery crash that killed two men this morning was drunk at the time, with a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit of 0.08 percent, sources said.
Chicago Police Detective Joseph Frugoli, 41, was charged with two counts each of reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence, and one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving death, according to Sally Daly, spokeswoman for Cook County State's Atty. Anita Alvarez.
She said he is still at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Friday night and a bond hearing is scheduled for Saturday.
The Chicago Police Department said it has launched an internal affairs investigation and will relieve the detective of his police powers. Frugoli, an 18-year veteran, worked in the Wentworth Area on the South Side.
The crash occurred just after 3:35 a.m. just north of 18th Street.
The Cook County medical examiner's office said this afternoon the men apparently died from multiple injuries in the crash and not from the fire.
Witnesses told police the off-duty officer then walked away from the crash and was apprehended on an exit ramp.
One of the victims was identified by relatives as Andrew Cazares, 23, of the 7700 block of West 62nd Place in southwest suburban Summit. The other person in the car was Fausto Manzera, 21, of Chicago, according to Illinois State Police. The medical examiner's office has not released the identities of the two victims.
Cazares' red Dodge apparently had pulled over to the side of the Dan Ryan, possibly to deal with a flat tire, when it was struck from the rear by the SUV, Illinois State Police said.

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I will not judge the actions of this officer because we have all done it gotten behind the wheel when we have had too much too drink but we can learn from this incident and not let this happen again.

Maybe you & friend can set up an arragement no matter what, if I need to come get you because you can't drive Ill come or if you see a friend intoxicated get his keys or call him a cab.

Pray for the lives lost

Announcement ! John Wills New Book

John M. Wills (FBI ret)Freelance Writer / Speakerwww.JohnMWills.comMy new book on Amazon: Chicago Warriors Midnight Battles in the Windy City

I purchased a copy @amazon today I can't wait to read it !

The Role of Alcohol In Suicide

How alcohol affects your feelings
Alcohol affects how you think and feel. Small amounts of alcohol might make you feel happy, relaxed and self-confident. But drinking too much can make you feel sad, upset or angry.
Or small amounts of alcohol might dull painful feelings. But drinking won’t change the problems behind those feelings. It can even make problems worse

Researchers know that alcohol disorders amplify suicide risk. At least one-third of individuals who committed suicide also met criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence; alcohol-use disorders are a potent risk factor for suicide attempts that are considered medically serious; and up to seven percent of alcoholics die by committing suicide.

Police have one of the highest suicide rates in the nation they are problem drinkers about twice as often as the general population

Please Get help if you feel suicidal or have those thoughts there are tons of people who can help you . Remember YOUR NOT ALONE take that first step .

If You have a drinking problem please go to

alcoholics anonymous website :

www.aa.org

My Mission

Last year we lost 2 of our own from suicide . One officer killed his children & then himself & the other was a well respected detective . Unfortunately I have seen this time & time again it breaks my heart for someone to feel that desperate that they feel that's the only way out . Being a police officer we are used to being in control we feel weak to have to ask someone for help or worried that we will be judged by our peers . Nationally, twice as many cops - about 300 annually - commit suicide as are killed in the line of duty, according to a study by the National Association of Police Chiefs. Officers children are also at a higher risk to commit suicide.

I want to let every police officer know that they are not alone . You can use this blog to vent get advice or email me directly and we can get professional help for you.

Suicide Is Not An Option