Chicago police radio calls show frantic effort to save Officer Ella French's life

"OK, listen to me, take that damn vest off right now and start compressions," the dispatcher told officers in the car.
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[@shimmerlite5820]

I salute you dispatcher. Thank you for serving the very community that is against you. A job well done at trying to save a life, be it an officer or not. You did your job with highest level of integrity, respect, and honor.

[@murdaviis5489]

Lmao

[@justhere3329]

@@murdaviis5489 you’re a troll

[@robesimpson9645]

This man should be training every new dispatchers.

[@Adam1212C1]

Guy went from dispatcher to Incident Commander without ever leaving the room. Amazing work.

[@buster3rd]

I know lets make a statue of Ella French someone who matters, some one who pointed a gun at a criminal, not at a pregnant woman's stomach

[@sassysarina9718]

I'm all for that!

[@mrsc1742]

Honestly...I try not to watch too much news. So who are you referring to that pointed a gun at a woman and has a statue?

[@buster3rd]

@Cian MacGana Thanks

[@buster3rd]

@@mrsc1742 It was a tragic accident what happened to George Floyd, But he didn't deserve a statue made of his face,George Floyd was "NOT" an abstanding citizen

[@mrsc1742]

@@buster3rd 1st...what happened was not an accident but murder. Anyone should know if you put your knee and body weight on someone's neck eventually they stop breathing. A man who is laying on his stomach in handcuffs is not a threat; however, if he believed him to be a threat than once Floyd stopped moving and his body went limp he would have than gotten up. Instead the officer continued to keep his knee on Floyd's neck for almost 3 mins after he stopped breathing ensuring his death. That incident was a disgusting disregard for human life. It was as if I could clearly see the enemy within this officer. By enemy I do not mean police or a white person. I'm referring to Satan. A demonic presence manifested within that officer & there was an intent to kill. If you can watch that video & do not see murder than I suggest you look within for any biases that may hinder you from seeing what occurred. With all that being said George Floyd 100% should NOT have any type of statue! I'm sure they will place it in an area that has a high population of minorities or in an area where there is notable tensions/distrust b/w police and citizens. It won't be used to honor Floyd (He did nothing to be honored anyway). It will be used as a symbol so when a minority walks/drives by they will be reminded of police brutality/racist police. Young kids will walk by with their parents and ask who this man was and they will have to explain his murder and that will only plant seeds of distrust for the police within that young child. That is likely the true intent of this statue only to fuel the existing hate/distrust. It is sad but that is the society we live within.

[@kylecollins3755]

This man deserves all the recognition he is receiving for his efforts to save both officers lives.

[@kobeshaffir6461]

Nope

[@weedblaze9288]

Ugh.... Both werent even saved....He did his job good for him now he deserves a medal? lmao

[@justhere3329]

@@weedblaze9288 you’re a troll

[@justhere3329]

@@kobeshaffir6461 troll

[@kobeshaffir6461]

@@justhere3329 nah I just watched a guy I knew from the neighborhood die begging for help while police were putting up red tape standing around.

[@LiSoFoxy]

Front & Center Mr Thornton! That call center was his stage & He owned & bodied that dispatch call. He wasn’t frantic at all! ☎️🏆📞🥇

[@ilovegoglove9683]

Dispatchers are to be honored.Prayers for them much love.

[@LiSoFoxy]

Mr Thornton; The 911 Dispatcher 🖤👑 People all over the world were listening. We are Honored, Proud & Thankful for you & your Amazing Thinking & Professionalism! 🏆🎖🎖🎖

[@rebelmornings8543]

This man passed the ultimate test of strength, calm and composure. A job well done. What a terrible loss for the police force and community.

[@latanyarucker9091]

I am a black African-American woman the understand the meaning of life which we all stand as one I've been with these officers since pandemic I raise my flag High throughout the meaning of life I care for my citizen no matter what we all go through I'm going to be there for them mentally physically and emotionally it hurts my heart to see us all go through this tragic everyday people have to stop and think what's next we can only do to the best of our ability expand as one we have to make a change for our kids future I am asking young Generations throughout the world following suit because my soldiers sponsor fight this war to push harder for our kids safety citizen safety I send my prayers throughout the city around the world as I keep my prayers up high for the better🤌🤲🙌🤲🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✍✍✍✍✍🧚🧚‍♀️🧚‍♂️🧙‍♂️

[@shannondoyle4578]

Amen Latanya.

[@addisonandaustinsdad]

Amen

[@BradM766]

How does being “black African American” apply here? It doesn’t.

[@njnear12inFl]

ANYONE who puts on a uniform and goes to work with the possibility of them giving their life as the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, including the dispatchers, are HEROES. As Jack Nickelson said in A FEW GOOD MEN, "A simple THANK YOU would be nice."

[@jasonsandifer3250]

This story is of Officer Ella French's Life being Lost is Extremely Sad and upsetting, My Prayers, and Most Sincere Condolences, to Officer Ella French's family, friends, and Police Departments family, and colleagues. Commendation, Respect, and Tribute to Officer Ella French for your Bravery in the Line of Duty, You Served, Protected, and Saved Lives. Your Honored Service Remembered.... Senseless, and Mindless, heinous actions were responsible for this Officer's Life being taken. And placing another officer's Life in jeopardy. Author Advocate for Humanity, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan, 8/11/2021

[@tieroneactual2228]

This Gentleman & The female dispatcher that was on duty & handling radio traffic during the North Hollywood shootout on 28FEB97 are truly professionals to say the least! There are times when they’re thinking & decisions sometimes mean the difference between life & death out on the streets.

[@YedolfWesler]

She was shot trying to save her partner. I don't think She even return fire.

[@standismore5328]

Bless this guys soul!!!!!

[@dannyh7171]

Very true...great job..sad story though because those two cops didn't need to be shot

[@oldguy2764]

Better a hero than a ZERO! This man is a perfect example of what young men in a certain community should strive to be.

[@eduardosanchez1767]

Certain community. She still died. Stop snick dissing the black community. She still died. Lol

[@mtio2807]

His voice just calmed me

[@lukeanderson9275]

Heard this earlier. Outstanding job by "Central". Held the air and controlled the situation. All the responding officers did all they could. True professionals in the toughest of circumstances. So, so sorry for your loss. RIP Officer French.

[@Christian_Gamer1]

#backtheblue #PoliceLivesMatter

[@Monster-ed4rp]

Even the bad ones according to Chris G. Very amoral sheep minded 🤡

[@22lyric]

Heartbroken over Officer French, and praying for her family and the other officer who was wounded.

[@AndrewGrey22]

I love the young black girl who works Zone 8 on Friday nights in 2023-4 whoever she is. I wanna meet her. She's awesome. Great at her job.

[@beckiecobos7413]

Great Job!

Karma got those cops... It's Comes for all of us when we do wrong..

[@nicolesanders3086]

Beautiful beautiful job you did dispatcher.

[@Oneye839]

Let them out on bail like you do all the other thugs,let the police hunt them down like they are animals 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@greeneyez6482]

I wish they would hunt them down the problem is they shoot unarmed people they don't never shoot up the thugs

[@greeneyez6482]

@I win You lose🤦 I fixed my comment for you cuz evidently you couldn't read it and to answer your question I'm perfectly fine go back and read my comment are you okay though?

[@Richard.Cabeza]

You are the ROCK Mr. Thornton. 🙏 Respect.

[@EsotericOccultist]

Bless this man❤️

[@abm2617]

Well said my Brother!!

[@pamelascott7207]

Great job...thank you sir.

[@treasurethetime2463]

Solid call.

[@mieshta6607]

What a beast

[@GokulOnFire]

Respects.

[@jasonsabourin2275]

He's Right, Cause for Better, or Worse, SOMEONE HAS TO DO THIS JOB....... ..... And The Sign ups Line is getting Shorter Everyday.

[@ronaldkrikorian4712]

Keep all that garbage in Prison and never let this trash see the light of day! Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@kbledson1]

Good evening you tube we got to come together-stop all this hate against are cpd officers 👮‍♀️ who put there life’s on the line for us night and day god please keep them safely and god bless them for helping us in Chicago

[@quasamburress5025]

PUBLIC SAFETY IS GETTING THE YOUNG WOMAN OF THE POLICE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURY. THE CROWD IS THEN ASKED TO MOVE OUT OF THE STREET OBSTRUCTING THE MOVEMENT FOR THE POLICE TO PERFORM DUTIES USING LOUD 📢 SPEAKER HORN 📯 TO DRIVE SAFELY

[@James-qn3wi]

1:35 Then stop voting democrat.

[@murdaviis5489]

Ain’t nothing going to change it’s only gonna get way worst we’re in end times better food prep now while you can

[@GrowThriveInspire]

He did good but that last tweet is how Mexican and African Americans live everyday from society in general I was infantry in the army if you can’t take your job then leave death and violence is in the job description of a infantrymen just like a policemen put your emotions in your pocket and continue to do the right thing

[@elizandropedraza1286]

But it the democrats and black leaders of this country that declared war against the police in America !

[@mickeyrat3369]

Isn’t CPD dirty as hell?

[@unkutlifestyle5023]

But holy cross ✝️ hospital few blocks away 🤔 scanner radio 📻 24 7

[@airbusman5514]

U of C was a trauma center capable of handling things like this a lot easier. Holy Cross wouldn’t have had a clue what to do.

[@BD091959]

He wasn't Black!

[@gjk540]

He's not a hero. That word is thrown around too easily these days. He's an exemplary employee who did an outstanding job while under a great deal of stress..

[@mrsc1742]

If a fireman runs into a burning building and saves the life of a child...is that person a hero or are they an exemplary employee who did an outstanding job? I'll answer...to the fireman he was only doing his job, but to others (especially the person he saved) he is a hero. This man's actions may have helped save the life of the other officer so who are you to define if he is a hero or not.

[@kenhernacki3317]

He is hero you are a zero

[@Eric_Bassett]

THE AUDACITY...... What compels you to say something like this ?

[@juliem1595]

I love Kieth Thornton

[@kentrellcarter6601]

Thornton sounds like he a member off that colorful cult 🌈🌈

[@greeneyez6482]

And?

[@airbusman5514]

Well if he is, I’m proud to have him as a brother in rainbows

[@Eric_Bassett]

Hes so right in saying mindsets need to change. Some of these comments are sick! First of all I think many people dont understand how diverse the CPD is. All these black and latino men and women on the force and in leadership positions.. yet some people just cant see anything involving cops as more than a black vs white scenario. Its a pathetic and flawed logic to think like that and much of the hatred people have for cops comes from the fact that the actions of the bad ones are pinned on all of them. Generalization.. the same thing behind racism and tribalism. It never leads to anything good. Open your minds!

[@elizandropedraza1286]

But it the democrats and black leaders of this country that declared war against the police in every cities in America !

[@frozentundra7446]

...And what about radio call for the other 71 shot this weekend?

[@kobeshaffir6461]

Police get special treatment. I saw multiple police stand around and put up red tape as a shooting victim layed on the floor begging for help. That day I watched a man die and police were chatting it up while his life slipped away. The murder is still unsolved the killer is still in the neighborhood. Smh

[@kobeshaffir6461]

Lmao how is the dispatcher a hero that was there job 😂😂Chicago people die every day

[@bstiffic69]

Don't have no compassion for the law. I used to be cop friendly but the more and more I see what they do to UNARMED citizens I lost all love for them. It was her time

[@blahblah2779]

💯

[@Valrax]

Man that hate runs deep in you, I honestly feel sorry for you. It’s not a healthy way to live life.

[@blahblah2779]

@@Valrax it’s not, I agree. Anger isn’t born overnight. It’s created daily. Step by step. Purposefully. Something you probably won’t understand, which is good, means you lived a relatively normal, comfortable life.

[@AuraGold18]

There are many good cops, but there are bad ones too. Someone I knew quit the force too because of the corruption she saw. Especially after her fellow officers put the blue wall up when she tried to speak up

[@blahblah2779]

@dominiqueg why was it the thugs time to be arrested? because some person with a badge said so? shame on you

[@dotstuff4167]

How is he a hero? The cops were already dead. Missing completed!

[@Eric_Bassett]

Look up the definition of the word hero. Because what you think it means and what it actually means are 2 different things. A hero can come in many forms through a multitude of different acts. A great dispatcher or 911 operator can be just as much of a hero as the people responding to the calls or the ER staff who will resuscitate the person once they are brought in.

[@roberttowns4807]

Hero for what? He's doing his fucking Job!

[@Gitn2it]

Correct. Keith doesn't call himself a hero, nor did he have any desire to elevate or promote himself because of this high-profile situation. He is just a man who does his best to help others in incredibly stressful life and death moments. The real heroes are the police officers who are putting their lives and safety on the line everyday.

[@roberttowns4807]

@@Gitn2it Fuck'em

[@heaheat9725]

Just another cop down

[@shannondoyle4578]

@Based F Ignorant remark.

[@heaheat9725]

@Based F a sweet remark🚬⚰️

[@sassysarina9718]

@Based F Oh FFS.

[@bsbsbnsns8916]

U right when they were killing us they never cared so why should we

[@jennypurlock2280]

Hmmm more guns go NRA the