RESOLUTION SALUTING POLICE OFFICER NICHELLE HARRIS FOR HER ACT OF BRAVERY
WHEREAS, On March 29, 2014, Chicago Police Officer Nichelle Harris (Star #10822), a ten year veteran and assigned to the 008th District, was off duty while in the vicinity of 6023 S. Wood, when she responded to the screams for help from the victim of a vicious dog attack; and
WHEREAS, Officer Harris, who lives on the block, grabbed her service weapon and exited her house to observe the victim lying on the sidewalk trying to protect himself from the five pit bulls that were attacking and biting him; and
WHEREAS, Officer Harris, fearing for the life of the citizen, discharged her weapon striking one of the dogs. The sound of the gun shot caused the disbursement of the other four dogs; and
WHEREAS, Responding 007th District officers arrived on the scene and radioed for medical attention for the victim. He was transported to Stroger Hospital where it was discovered that the ligaments and tendons in his leg were severed during the attack. The victim was immediately taken into surgery; and
WHEREAS, Officers from the 007th District, along with Animal Control were able to capture the other four pit bulls; and
WHEREAS, Officer Harris's bravery, quick thinking and determination are in keeping with the finest traditions ofthe Chicago Police Department; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty-eighth day of May 2014 A.D., do hereby honor Police Officer Nichelle Harris for her valor, loyalty and dedication to the people of the City of Chicago.
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Police Officer Nichelle Harris of the Chicago Police Department.
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