New Police Commander to head the 14th Police District

Chicago's 14th Police District (Shakespeare) will be under the command of Francis (Frank) Valadez, a 25-year police veteran.

Words Valadez spoke in 1994 continue to be fulfilled, "I was born and raised in Chicago, I plan on staying here." Valadez when received the Lambert Tree award in October 1994. That is the highest award for bravery that can be given a Chicago police officer. It was his second in a two-year period.

Currently Lieutenant Valadez is second in command in the 2nd District (Wentworth), 5101 South Wentworh Ave., according to sources. Commander Linda Flores is moving to Special Functions.

The change is believed to take effect on Mon., Dec. 17. The district starts at Division St. and goes north. It includes Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, Pulaski Park, and other communities further north.