Edward J. Kropp III

Case #: 19PB2963
Police badge #: 15874
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- 19PB2963_charges.pdf

Recommendation Termination
Decision Termination
Length of process 9 months August 28, 2019 to May 21, 2020 Closed

Investigative Agency Not Specified

Charged with violating 5 rules on 11 counts


Rule 2	4 counts	Any action or conduct which impedes the Department's efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department. Count 1 Guilty On or about May 17, 2017, at approximately 11:00 a.m., at or near 1615 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III stated to investigator(s) at the Independent Police Review Authority that Arian Smith pointed a firearm at or in the direction of an unknown motorist and/or that Arian Smith pointed a firearm at him (Kropp) and/or in his direction. Count 2 Guilty On or about July 27, 2016, at approximately 11:30 a.m., during a phone conversation with Detective Curtis Raney of the Alsip Police Department, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III denied that he pointed and/or displayed and/or brandished a firearm at or near Arian Smith and/or Michelle Wesley on or about July 9, 2016, at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois. Count 3 Guilty On or about July 9, 2016, at approximately 5:50 p.m., at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III pointed and/or displayed and/or brandished a firearm at or near Arian Smith and/or Michelle Wesley. Count 4 Guilty On or about July 9, 2016, at approximately 5:50 p.m., at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III stated words to the effect of “bitch” to Michelle Wesley, and/or stated words to the effect of “you are not so fucking tough now are you?” to Arian Smith.
Rule 8	2 counts	Disrespect to or maltreatment of any person, while on or off duty. Count 1 Guilty On or about July 9, 2016, at approximately 5:50 p.m., at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III pointed and/or displayed and/or brandished a firearm at or near Arian Smith and/or Michelle Wesley. Count 2 Guilty On or about July 9, 2016, at approximately 5:50 p.m., at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III stated words to the effect of “bitch” to Michelle Wesley, and/or stated words to the effect of “you are not so fucking tough now are you?” to Arian Smith.
Rule 9	2 counts	Engaging in any unjustified verbal or physical altercation with any person, while on or off duty. Count 1 Guilty On or about July 9, 2016, at approximately 5:50 p.m., at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III pointed and/or displayed and/or brandished a firearm at or near Arian Smith and/or Michelle Wesley. Count 2 Guilty On or about July 9, 2016, at approximately 5:50 p.m., at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III stated words to the effect of “bitch” to Michelle Wesley, and/or stated words to the effect of “you are not so fucking tough now are you?” to Arian Smith.
Rule 38	1 count	Unlawful or unnecessary use or display of a weapon. Count 1 Guilty On or about July 9, 2016, at approximately 5:50 p.m., at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III pointed and/or displayed and/or brandished a firearm at or near Arian Smith and/or Michelle Wesley.
Rule 14	2 counts	Making a false report, written or oral. Count 1 Guilty On or about May 17, 2017, at approximately 11:00 a.m., at or near 1615 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III stated to investigator(s) at the Independent Police Review Authority that Arian Smith pointed a firearm at or in the direction of an unknown motorist and/or that Arian Smith pointed a firearm at him (Kropp) and/or in his direction. Count 2 Guilty On or about July 27, 2016, at approximately 11:30 a.m., during a phone conversation with Detective Curtis Raney of the Alsip Police Department, Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III denied that he pointed and/or displayed and/or brandished a firearm at or near Arian Smith and/or Michelle Wesley on or about July 9, 2016, at or near the 12300 block of South Pulaski Road in Alsip, Illinois.

Board Member Votes & Decisions

Majority Decision

9 agreed

Agreed with the final decision of the board

0 disagreed

Disagreed with the final decision of the board

0 did not vote

Did not vote or were not present for voting

The Board finds the Respondent guilty of violating Rule 2, Rule 8, Rule 9, Rule 14, and Rule 38, as set forth in section nos. 5–8 above. As a result of the foregoing, the Board, hereby determines that cause
exists for discharging the Respondent from his position as a police officer with the Department of
Police and from the services of the City of Chicago.
Respondent Police Officer Edward J. Kropp III, Star No. 15874, as a result of having been found guilty
of all charges in Police Board Case No. 19 PB 2963, be and hereby is discharged from his position as a police officer with the Department of Police and from the services of the City of Chicago.