Retired Chicago Police Officer Matthew Brandon unveils the renamed 3rd District Grand Crossing Police Station in honor of his wife Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon, Sept. 12, 2026. Brandon was the first female Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty. She was shot and killed while working in an undercover narcotics capacity, Jan. 25, 1984. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)
The Chicago Police Department’s 3rd District, in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, hosted a dedication and renaming ceremony in honor of fallen Officer Dorelle C. Brandon, on Sept. 12, 2026. Brandon was the first female Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty. Her end of watch was January 25, 1984.
Retired Chicago Police Officer Matthew Brandon, husband of Dorelle C. Brandon, wipes a tear during the dedication of the 3rd District Grand Crossing Police Station in honor of Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon, Sept. 12, 2026. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)Renamed 3rd District Grand Crossing Police Station is unveiled in honor of Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon, Sept. 12, 2026 in Chicago. Brandon was the first female Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty on Jan. 25,1984 (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)A police officer wears a remembrance ribbon in honor of Dorelle C. Brandon during the dedication of the 3rd District Grand Crossing Police Station in Brandon's honor, Sept. 12, 2026 in Chicago. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)Retired Chicago Police Officer Rita Pritchett sings a song in remembrance during the dedication of the 3rd District Grand Crossing Police Station in honor of Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon, Sept. 12, 2026 in Chicago. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)Officer Dorelle C. Brandon was the first female Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty on Jan. 25, 1984. (CPD)Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson listens during the dedication of the 3rd District Grand Crossing Police Station in honor of Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon, Sept. 12, 2026 in Chicago. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)Chicago Police Officer Tanya Scott, niece of Dorelle Brandon, pins a remembrance pin on Marvin Brandon, stepson of Dorelle Brandon, before the dedication of the 3rd District Grand Crossing Police Station in honor of Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon, Sept. 12, 2026. Brandon was the first female Chicago police officer killed in the line of duty on Jan. 25,1984 (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)Andrea Liggins, sister of Dorelle C. Brandon, center from Orlando, listens during the dedication of the 3rd District Grand Crossing Police Station in her honor, September 12, 2026. (John Konstantaras/for the baiduhai)
