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Memories of one Chicago Police 023 District Sergeant

Chicago, IL —One of the most important landmarks in Chicago is the old Town Hall, 023 District station . It should be restored and turned into a museum or at least a watering hole for off-duty coppers. I never worked that district but would have loved the assignment for sure. One veteran of this building is my pal, Andy Murcia . I met Murcia long ago as we were waiting for our cases to be called in the old Branch 64 courtroom of Judge Lawrence I. Genison . This was the last stop misdemeanor court for those defendants demanding jury trials. Nobody wanted jury trials just a better break before this very soft judge. Andy had just made sergeant at a time when few white males could be promoted do to never-ending litigation in the federal District Court. Andy had a great part-time security gig at the Ambassador East Hotel on the gold Coast. One night he happened upon a terrific looking lady that changed to good sergeant’s life forever. That lady was none other than, Golden Globe and Emmy ...