Former COD Student and Police Officer Recognized for his Service

News at College of DuPage




By Mike McKissackRecruits, COD faculty and members of the Bloomingdale Police Department gathered to
honor COD graduate and Bloomingdale Police Officer Raymond Murrell who was killed
Jan. 19 in a vehicle crash while responding to a theft in progress. Recruits in Basic
Academy 17-03 created a plaque in honor of Murrell that will be mounted on the memorial
wall in the recruit classroom.Murrell earned a degree in Criminal Justice from College of DuPage and went on to
become a police officer in the Bloomingdale Police Department. Bloomingdale Police
Chief Frank Giammarese said that while Murrell had been with the department for less
than a year, the young officer made a lasting impression.“It’s an honor and very humbling to be a part of this dedication to Ray, who had a
great impact on the Bloomingdale Police Department in a very short time,” Giammarese
said. “We want to use this tragedy as a learning experience for recruits and fellow
officers so they can see how fragile life can be. We hope this will help them understand
the importance of appreciating each day.”Pictured: from left to right, Bloomingdale Deputy Chief Tim Roberts, BA 17-03 class recruit Sturghill, BA 17-03 recruit Iwanicki
and Bloomingdale Chief of Police Frank Giammarese.



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