Jamie Jawor

Case #: 20PB2978
Police badge #: 6740
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Recommendation Termination
Decision Termination
Length of process 12 months August 04, 2020 to July 15, 2021 Closed

Investigative Agency Not Specified

Charged with violating 5 rules on 21 counts


Rule 10	4 counts	Inattention to duty. Count 1 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, Officer Jawor failed to properly conduct the balancing test while engaging in and/or continuing a motor vehicle pursuit during which she operated her unmarked Department-issued vehicle at speeds of over 100 m.p.h., well in excess of the speed limit, on an urban street populated with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic Count 2 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, Officer Jawor improperly engaged and/or continued a motor vehicle pursuit by following Officer Taylor Clark’s vehicle in her unmarked Department-issued vehicle at an increasingly high rate of speed, in excess of the posted speed limit, for a traffic offense or in the alternative for a theft after the pursued vehicle disregarded a stop sign. Count 3 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor failed to properly initiate a motor vehicle pursuit by failing to properly conduct a balancing test; and/or failing to activate the lights and/or sirens in her unmarked Department-issued vehicle; and/or by failing to notify the OEMC dispatcher regarding the facts concerning the pursuit. Count 4 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following and/or pursuing Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove in excess of 100 m.p.h. and failed to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, and/or failed to exercise care when exceeding the speed limit to avoid endangering life or property.
Rule 6	5 counts	Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral. Count 1 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, Officer Jawor failed to properly conduct the balancing test while engaging in and/or continuing a motor vehicle pursuit during which she operated her unmarked Department-issued vehicle at speeds of over 100 m.p.h., well in excess of the speed limit, on an urban street populated with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic Count 2 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, Officer Jawor improperly engaged and/or continued a motor vehicle pursuit by following Officer Taylor Clark’s vehicle in her unmarked Department-issued vehicle at an increasingly high rate of speed, in excess of the posted speed limit, for a traffic offense or in the alternative for a theft after the pursued vehicle disregarded a stop sign. Count 3 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor failed to properly initiate a motor vehicle pursuit by failing to properly conduct a balancing test; and/or failing to activate the lights and/or sirens in her unmarked Department-issued vehicle; and/or by failing to notify the OEMC dispatcher regarding the facts concerning the pursuit. Count 4 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove her unmarked Department-issued vehicle over 100 m.p.h., more than 35 m.p.h. in excess of the speed limit. Count 5 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following and/or pursuing Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove in excess of 100 m.p.h. and failed to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, and/or failed to exercise care when exceeding the speed limit to avoid endangering life or property.
Rule 3	5 counts	Any failure to promote the Department's efforts to implement its policy or accomplish its goals. Count 1 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, Officer Jawor failed to properly conduct the balancing test while engaging in and/or continuing a motor vehicle pursuit during which she operated her unmarked Department-issued vehicle at speeds of over 100 m.p.h., well in excess of the speed limit, on an urban street populated with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic Count 2 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, Officer Jawor improperly engaged and/or continued a motor vehicle pursuit by following Officer Taylor Clark’s vehicle in her unmarked Department-issued vehicle at an increasingly high rate of speed, in excess of the posted speed limit, for a traffic offense or in the alternative for a theft after the pursued vehicle disregarded a stop sign. Count 3 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor failed to properly initiate a motor vehicle pursuit by failing to properly conduct a balancing test; and/or failing to activate the lights and/or sirens in her unmarked Department-issued vehicle; and/or by failing to notify the OEMC dispatcher regarding the facts concerning the pursuit. Count 4 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove her unmarked Department-issued vehicle over 100 m.p.h., more than 35 m.p.h. in excess of the speed limit. Count 5 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following and/or pursuing Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove in excess of 100 m.p.h. and failed to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, and/or failed to exercise care when exceeding the speed limit to avoid endangering life or property.
Rule 2	5 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 June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, Officer Jawor failed to properly conduct the balancing test while engaging in and/or continuing a motor vehicle pursuit during which she operated her unmarked Department-issued vehicle at speeds of over 100 m.p.h., well in excess of the speed limit, on an urban street populated with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic. Count 2 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, Officer Jawor improperly engaged and/or continued a motor vehicle pursuit by following Officer Taylor Clark’s vehicle in her unmarked Department-issued vehicle at an increasingly high rate of speed, in excess of the posted speed limit, for a traffic offense or in the alternative for a theft after the pursued vehicle disregarded a stop sign. Count 3 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor failed to properly initiate a motor vehicle pursuit by failing to properly conduct a balancing test; and/or failing to activate the lights and/or sirens in her unmarked Department-issued vehicle; and/or by failing to notify the OEMC dispatcher regarding the facts concerning the pursuit. Count 4 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove her unmarked Department-issued vehicle over 100 m.p.h., more than 35 m.p.h. in excess of the speed limit. Count 5 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following and/or pursuing Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove in excess of 100 m.p.h. and failed to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, and/or failed to exercise care when exceeding the speed limit to avoid endangering life or property.
Rule 1	2 counts	Violation of any law or ordinance. Count 1 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove her unmarked Department-issued vehicle over 100 m.p.h., more than 35 m.p.h. in excess of the speed limit. Count 2 Guilty On or about June 27, 2017, at approximately 1:00 a.m., in the vicinity of Roosevelt Road and Independence Boulevard in Chicago, while following and/or pursuing Officer Taylor Clark, Officer Jawor drove in excess of 100 m.p.h. and failed to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, and/or failed to exercise care when exceeding the speed limit to avoid endangering life or property.

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We find credible the testimony from the Superintendent’s expert witness, Adam Hyde, an expert in traffic crash and reconstruction investigations, that Respondent drove her unmarked Department issued vehicle more than 100 m.p.h. The evidence clearly shows that Respondent’s rate of speed was significantly more than 35 m.p.h. over the 30 m.p.h. speed limit. First, the General Order expressly prohibits unmarked vehicles from engaging in motor vehicle pursuits “that involve only traffic offenses.” Second, the General Order required Respondent to undertake a balancing test before deciding to pursue Officer Clark. Respondent’s testimony that she conducted a balancing test was not credible because if she had conducted a balancing test, she would have recognized that Officer Clark was not a “fleeing suspect” that needed to be “immediately apprehended.” Third, the General Order sets forth certain protocols that members are required to follow when engaged in a motor vehicle pursuit. Respondent did not follow any of them. She failed to contact the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), failed to report the location and speed of the pursuit, and failed to wait further instruction from a supervisor. In addition, Respondent failed to put on her lights or her sirens. Respondent wrongfully initiated a motor vehicle pursuit and continued to engage in that pursuit without waiting to receive any instruction from a supervisor. Respondent’s testimony in this case was not credible and lacking in candor. There is no basis for Respondent to believe that driving at excessive rates of speed down an urban street populated with pedestrians and other vehicle traffic was reasonable or justified.