David Ramos Chicago

David Ramos Chicago: Ramos joins state officials at a Homeland Security briefing held in Springfield

2011, every quarter members of the State of Illinois Terrorism Task Force provide a briefing to the state’s Homeland Security chief.

The Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF) serves as an advisory body to the Governor,

the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisor,

and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), providing recommendations

and guidance on homeland security laws, policies, protocol, and procedures.

The Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF) was formalized by the State of Illinois

as the state homeland security strategic planning

and policy body for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant programs.

Administrative support to the ITTF is provided through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

David Ramos serves as a member of ITTF representing Cook County Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Ramos joins Homeland Security officials from around the state in Springfield

As the executive director for Cook County Homeland Security

he reports out to 134 municipalities and 30 townships in the county;

and as a member of ITTF, Ramos provides the office of the president for the Cook County Board of Commissioner’s with a briefing.

The ITTF has a partnerships with all local law enforcement

and private sector agencies throughout the state

its goal is to maintain long-term solutions to the threats

and realities of terrorism and all hazards.

Ramos stated he is proud to serve with so many distinguished members of ITTF throughout the state,

we share best practices and learn from our federal partners to prepare for disasters, said Ramos.

The briefing also goes through several committee reports

these reports can consist of cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, emergency management

and the Urban Area Security Initiative.

The organization is broken down with the ITTF chair, council of chairs, then committee chairs

but, participation on committees is open to ITTF member organizations with subject matter expertise

or programmatic interest. Each ITTF member organization serves on at least one committee.

David Ramos Chicago: Chicago Police Officer David R Ramos star #8560

Veteran Chicago Police officer David R Ramos star #8560

At the time, he was an administrator for the Cook County Recorder of Deeds office

David Ramos joined the Chicago Police Department in 1994,

his first assignment would be the Near North Side community in the 18th Police District.

Chicago Police Officer David R Ramos is a decorated police officer serving over 25 years. He has received a Life Saving Award, 2 department commendations, 2 Chicago City Council Resolutions, 2 Cook County Crime Stopper Awards, Community and Civic Awards, over 40 honorable mentions and citizen letter's. — Veteran Chicago Police Officer David R Ramos Star #8560. He is also the former Homeland Security Chief for Cook County

Young cadets worked in the Cabrini Green Housing projects.

Cabrini Green at the time was known as the worse Chicago Housing Projects of its time,

But after 2 years working in the greens, Ramos was promoted to work undercover in the gang team.

The gang team was responsible for collecting intelligence and curbing gang activities, including the prevention of drug sales

The Democratic National Convention, DNC comes to Chicago

In 1996, Chicago hosted the Democratic National Convention after 28 years,

The United State’s Secret Service and the FBI joined forces with Chicago and Cook County Law Enforcement agencies,

CPD had several officers working along side of them including Ramos at the Sheraton Hotel.

As a result, the federal agencies presented Ramos with a Distinguished Service Award.

In 1997, he went on to work in the City’s Corporation Council and Inspector General office.

And as an investigator for the City’s Law Department, he would assist the City Attorney’s with various investigations

One of the investigation lead Ramos to work with the Lincolnwood Police Department to capture a city slumlord

that was responsible for paying the city over $1.5 million dollars,

and for his dedication, he received an award from the city attorney’s and CPD.

Ramos went on to work as an aide to various Deputy Superintendent’s under Street Operations

The street deputy was responsible for the evening and midnight operations for all 25 Chicago Police District’s.

together, Ramos and the deputy worked on the City’s Pandemic Plan for the Top of II exercise

Top Off II was an exercise that was held at the City’s Operations Center along with the Office of Emergency Management and Communications, OEMC

A decorated Chicago Police officer, he has held many key positions in the Chicago Police Department

Ramos has received three department commendations, two City Council Resolutions,

two Cook County Crime Stoppers Awards, over 40 honorable mentions

several citizens letters of appreciation, six Cook County Resolutions,

and several community service and civic awards.

Ramos stated, there are two David Ramos’s on the Chicago Police Department, I served with honor and integrity, my star number is 8560.

Ramos joins city officials in Washington, D.C. during FEMA Supply Chain Resiliency summit

Ramos joins city officials in Washington, D.C. during a FEMA Supply Chain Resiliency summit

Every year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) holds a summit to discuss preparedness Supply Chain Resiliency.

12 states collaborated together in Washington, D.C. to prepare for, and respond to disasters.

State’s including; Texas, California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Colorado, Arizona, Virginia, and Atlanta.

12 states in the Nation collaborated over Supply Chain in the event of a disaster. David R Ramos and Jason Sanford represented the City of Chicago. — David R Ramos Chicago along with Jason Sanford in Washington, D.C. at the FEMA Supply Chain Resiliency summit

David R Ramos along with Jason Sanford represented the City of Chicago to discuss the city’s planning efforts if a disaster strikes.

According to FEMA, planning provides a methodical way to engage the whole community in thinking through the lifecycle of a potential crisis

determining required capabilities and establishing a framework for roles and responsibilities.

planning with the community increases the likelihood of integration and synchronization,

it makes planning cycles more efficient and effective which makes plan maintenance easier.

Ramos provided an overview of the City demographics, population and square miles.

Ramos stated he was delighted to represent his city in the Nations Capitol.

David R Ramos and members of the Supply Chain Resiliency meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss their jurisdictions plan on preparedness. — David R Ramos provides an overview of Chicago’s preparedness at the Supply Chain Resiliency in Washington, D.C.

This is a life time opportunity to say I was in Washington, D.C. to represent the City of Chicago, said Ramos.

He is the former executive director for Cook County Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

As the head of the agency he was responsible for the coordination of emergencies and disasters in the county.

Cook County is the second largest county in the nation with 5.2 million residents, including the City of Chicago.

David Ramos Chicago: Ramos and park officials join Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for a Little League Baseball game

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot making her rounds across the city over the weekend stopped by Smith Park for a Little League Baseball game

Joining the mayor was Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. 27^th Ward, David Ramos, president Smith Park Advisory Council, and staff.

Smith Park located 2526 W. Grand Avenue on the city’s Near Westside boarders the 26^th and 27^th Wards.

As Alderman Burnett and Chicago Park District officials prepare for the mayor’s arrival, Ramos and Alderman Burnett greet families already at the park

Ramos: Today is a great day for a ballgame

Many families were out enjoying a day at the park listening to music and having a few hotdogs.

But the mayor was greeted by Ramos and park officials with many children and families recognizing the mayor

Many individuals greeted the mayor and snapped selfie photos with her.

David Ramos president, Nani Almendarez vice president, and Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at Smith Park — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. David R. Ramos, and Nani Almendarez at Smith Park for a Little League Baseball game

Ramos with vice president Nani Almendarez provided Mayor Lightfoot with a history of Smith Park.

And, what was once a City Dumping site for sanitation, the city sold the land to the Parks and Recreation in 1929.

The park then added the ceramic house, swimming pool and a children’s play area with a sprinkler system.

In those days, the park district named the new parks after the current sitting alderman.

At the time of the transfer, the sitting alderman was Joseph Higgins Smith of the 35^th Ward.

And the Chicago Park District approved the new name Smith Park “Joseph Higgins”.

Ramos stated he was happy that the mayor took time out of her busy schedule to stop by the park to watch a ball game.

I believe this was the first time we had a sitting mayor that actually stay and watch a ball game, said Ramos.

Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. commended Ramos and park officials for their dedicated volunteering time, we need more people to step up to the plate, said Burnett.

Chicago Police Officer David R. Ramos receives a Life Saving Award at the superintendents annual award ceremony

A veteran Chicago Police officer, he receives a Life Saving Award for rescuing over 60 kayakers from the Chicago River

In the summer of 2012, any day is a great day for kayaking in the Chicago River

Until the weather takes a turn and storms come through making the Chicago River difficult to paddle through.

Choppy waters soon developed as the storms turned the calm waters into mountains for the kayakers.

Ramos was at the right place at the right time.

Because a 9-1-1 call came out that boaters had capsized in the north branch of the Chicago River.

Chicago Police Officer David R Ramos with sons David, Jr. and Joshua at the Superintendents Award Ceremony — Chicago Police Officer David R Ramos receives a Life Saving Award at the Superintendent’s Annual Award Ceremony

Ramos was first to arrive on the scene, he observed kayakers calling for help, that’s when Ramos observed a father and his two children capsized into the waters.

The boat turned over and the children were under it, that’s when I immediately jumped into action.

Every time I go over the Chicago River, I will forever remember this day, said Ramos.

The Chicago Fire Department and the Chicago Police Marine Unit were already on their way when they observed Ramos pulling people out of the water.

Chicago Tribune interview deputy district chief Ron Dorneker along with Chicago Police sergeant Eddie Beltran who stated, the Life Jackets saved their lives.

The Chicago Police Department holds the superintendents annual award ceremony

Ramos a decorated Chicago Police officer with over 40 honorable mentions, several citizen letters,

two department commendations, Chicago City Council Resolution, Cook County Crime Stoppers Award, and several resolutions from the Cook County Board of Commissioner’s.

Chicago Police Officer David R Ramos rescues Kayakers from the Chicago River

On July 1, 2012, Chicago police Officer David R Ramos and firefighters rescued more than 60 people, including children from the water

On what was supposed to be a nice sunny day of Kayaking, it soon took a turn for the worse as storms moved in to the Chicago area.

Kayakers went out for an afternoon stroll when the canoes capsized when high winds hit the North Branch of the Chicago River

during this afternoon’s storms.

The police Marine Unit and Fire Department divers were called to the river near Chicago Avenue about 12:50 p.m. and eventually helped 62 people from the water.

Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy presents David R. Ramos with a Life Saving Award for rescuing the Kayakers in the Chicago River

Near North District Officer David Ramos was the first to arrive on scene. “The children were screaming for help,” he said.

Ramos was soon joined by the Chicago Police Marine Unit and Fire Department rescue boats.

“It took all of us working together,” said Ramos. The water conditions were “very vicious”

Many people could have gotten hurt, thank God they didn’t, said Ramos”

Ramos and the rescue team found 30 capsized boats and pulled 62 people from the water as the wind whipped the river into waves.

According to the Chicago Tribune, “You are talking panicked people,” said Beltran.

Most of the kayakers were novices, participating in two tour groups. But all were wearing life jackets.

“Personal flotation devices saved their lives. Had they not been wearing them it would have been a very difficult rescue,” Deputy District Chief Ron Dorneker.

Ramos stated, when I arrived on scene, I saw the waves and the kayakers were struggling to balance themselves

Stay calm, I yelled out to them as one kayaker boat had an adult with two small children

As it capsized, the boat went over their heads, I almost panicked for them, but I had to remain calm.

I thought of my three sons said Ramos, all I could think of was to rescue those children

David Ramos and Community Leaders organized the 2019 National Night Out in Chicago

Ramos president of the Chicago Park District‘s advisory council at Smith Park,

And the Chicago Police Department’s 12^th District celebrate the 2019 National Night.

David Ramos, president of Smith Park thanked the community for supporting the 2019 National Night Out — Ramos speaks with the community along with Chicago Police Commander Steve Chung, Alderman Dan La Spatta, and Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson

Joined by several community organizations, block clubs, and businesses leaders at the National Night Out.

The Chicago Police Department across 23 districts organizes every year the annual Night Out.

The National Night Out builds on police, community partnerships, and neighborhoods

Furthering the relations provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together

And for this reason, the Law Enforcement agencies, community neighborhoods, and civic groups volunteer from across the nation.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships

And with the National Night Out it involved 2.5 million neighbors across 400 communities in 23 states.

The 12^th Chicago Police District stretches from the Chicago River to the south, to Division Street on the north.

The 12^th District serves several Chicago Wards; including 1^st, 2^nd, 11^th, 25^th, 26^th, and 27^th and 28th Wards.

Chicago Alderman Daniel LaSpatta, 1st Ward celebrates this year's National Night Out with community leaders and organizations. LaSpatta is joined by David Ramos, president Smith Park and Chicago Police Sergeant Lule — Chicago Alderman Daniel LaSpatta 1st Ward with David Ramos president Smith Park and Chicago Police Sergeant Jose Lule

Alderman Daniel LaSpatta 1st Ward, Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson 11^th Ward

Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. 27^th Ward, and Alderman Jason Ervin attended this year’s event.

All the elected officials and Ramos thanked Commander Chung for his dedication to the city and for his service.

Ramos stated, the committee had worked hard with the businesses community, the 12^th District,

presidents of the park advisory council’s

And community organizations to make 12^th District event a success.

Ramos thanked Wendy’s Franchise, Target, and the United Center for their donations

he said there are too many organizations to thank, and I am afraid I will miss someone,

thank you to everyone that supported the National Night Out, said Ramos.

David Ramos Chicago, Ramos along with the American Red Cross and government officials prepare for Mass Care incidents at a summit in Chicago

Ramos and leaders from across the state of Illinois, Cook County, and the city of Chicago come together to discuss scenarios to prepare for and respond to emergencies

David Ramos and other government officials along with the American Red Cross and Salvation Army take part in a summit in Chicago on Mass Care — David Ramos and other government officials participate in a summit held in Chicago for Emergency Preparedness

And the summit includes first responders and emergency management coordinating Mass Care recovery when the incident is over

But when disaster strikes, all agencies work together and respond to a disaster until the recovery efforts are in place.

The American Red Cross and Salvation Army are the Non-Government-Organizations, NGO’s that assist with recovery efforts for sheltering

Because of this, the NGO’s also participate in the summit and discuss how there agencies play a role with responders and emergency officials.

But to deal with any type of an emergency or disaster you need to have a plan, said Ramos

Ramos, along with state, county, city, and NGO's take part in a mock exercise to discuss planning efforts on Mass Care — David Ramos and state government officials take part in a summit in Chicago for Mass Care & Sheltering

Planning when disaster strikes allows all response agencies to work together efficiently

and coordinate and communicate with one another, and the residents.

And the NGO’s work collaboratively with response agencies and assist in setting up operations for recovery efforts

Because the Red Cross and Salvation Army along are the last agencies to depart an incident, Ramos said

The summit included conversations over a tornado, train derailment and active shooter incidents

Because the likely hood of an incident occurring in the region is very real

Ramos, today emergency management continues to work with first responders and NGO’s

Because planning efforts to be better prepared for and respond to emergencies when a disaster occurs

helps everyone to be better prepared.

According to the American Red Cross website

their mission in the Illinois Region seeks to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural and human-caused disasters.

David Ramos Chicago, Ramos honored at the Cook County Crime Stoppers Award

David Ramos is the recipient of this year’s Cook County Crime Stoppers Award

The Illinois Cook County Crime Stoppers committee reviews many heroic efforts made by Law Enforcement officials in the county

David Ramos is congratulated by Anita Alvarez and John Lausch at the Cook County Crime Stoppers ceremony — Former Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois John R. Lausch congratulate Ramos for receiving a second Cook County Crime Stoppers Award

But, the first 25 years, the program has helped recover over $21 million in property and illegal drugs

And it has helped law enforcement officials solve hundreds of felony crimes committed in the county.

Ramos is no stranger to the Cook County Crime Stoppers committee members

Because in 2008, at that time he was president of Chicago Grand Neighbors Association in the West Town community

And acting on a tip from a citizen that provided him information about illegal drugs and guns in the area

But Ramos immediately contacted the Chicago Police Department’s Narcotics Division and the 12th District Gang Investigation unit

And the police department conducted an investigation that resulted in several arrest

The Chicago Police department recovered nearly a quarter of a million dollars along with several guns and illegal drugs

And the case led the police to several other communities in the city on the southside.

Fox 32 Chicago, the Chicago Sun-Times and other media outlets reported a carjacking with a women and her children inside

But the car jacking occurred in Wheeling, Illinois.

and disregarding the occupants, the offender drove the vehicle with the family inside to an area in the city of Chicago.

Ramos watched the news and left for work that morning for his Starbucks coffee

but noticed a strange man standing next to Dunkin Donuts door that matched the clothing description and the distinct features

Looking at his cell phone, it was the same person wanted for the carjacking

but a fellow Chicago Police officer was flagged down and together they confirmed his identity and he was arrested

And for Ramos quick actions, he received a Cook County Crime Stoppers Award for the capture of the wanted person

David Ramos is a recipient of this year's Cook County Crime Stoppers Award — Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson congratulates David Ramos at the Cook County Crime Stoppers Award ceremony

This is Ramos second Cook County Crime Stoppers Award.

David Ramos receives an award from the Ogden Community for 23 years of service

I have dedicated my time to ensure my children have a good quality education and a park where it is safe. I do this not for me, but for my children, said Ramos. — David Ramos honored by his peers for serving 23 years on the Ogden’s Local School Council. He is the longest serving parent representative at Ogden’s school.

David Ramos receives an award from the Ogden Community for 23 years service

Ogden International School of Chicago located at 24 West Walton Street, in the Gold Coast community

The Local School Council is made up of parents, teachers, community members and the principle

There roll is to balance the budget, provide input with the Student Improvement Plan

And evaluate the current principle on their progress of running the day-to-day operations at the school

Were he served for the last 23 years on the Local School Council

Ramos is the longest serving parent representative in the history of Ogden LSC

According to the Chicago Public School website, the Local School Councils serve as the policy-making body of the school.

LSC allow not only educators, but parents the opportunity to make important decisions about how their children will be educated.

The membership is a reflection of engaged and empowered parent, community, student, and educational leaders.

Because of his community involvement in the area, Ramos was initially appointed in 1996 to serve as a parent representative

In 1997, Ramos went on to win a two year term on the Ogden’s Local School Council and has been winning election ever since

David Ramos steps down as president of Ogden School after serving 23 years on the Chicago Public Schools Local School Council, LSC

David Ramos is the longest serving member of the Ogden School. He has served 23 years on the school council as president — David Ramos president of Ogden School Local School Council and members of the board present him with a certificate of appreciation award

He has served as vice president for 18 years and eventually becoming the school board president

But, Ogden was not Ramos only stop, when his eldest son Nicholas graduated from Ogden, his son went to Lincoln Park High School.

That following year, Ramos campaigned and was elected to Lincoln Park High School LSC serving as a parent representative

Because of this, he eventually became the vice president of the Lincoln Park school board.

Ramos stated, I am very honored and humbled to receive an award of appreciation from my peers.

I have dedicated my time to ensure my children have a good quality education and a park where it is safe.

I do this not for me, but for my children, said Ramos.