When Angel Novalez moved to Chicago as a young boy in the 1970s from Puerto Rico, he never imagined he had what it takes to become a Chicago police officer, let alone one of the department’s top brass. Now a commander of the 5th District, he also is the first Latino to head CPD’s office of community policing. Restoring trust has never been more important and Novalez is working hard to make it happen.
Angel Novalez: First Latino to head CPD’s community policing. See story here. https://wgntv.com/hidden-history/hispanic-heritage-month-hidden-history/first-latino-to-head-cpds-community-policing-says-its-an-opportunity-to-engage-everyone/