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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[shimmerlite]

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.

[AdamC]

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

[kylecollins]

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

[robesimpson]

This man should be training every new dispatchers.

[ilovegoglove]

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

[busterrd]

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

[rebelmornings]

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.

[LiSoFoxy]

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

[LiSoFoxy]

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

[tieroneactual]

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.

[lukeanderson]

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.

[latanyarucker]

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

[njnearinFl]

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."

[Richard.Cabeza]

You are the ROCK Mr. Thornton. 🙏 Respect.

[lyric]

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

[dannyh]

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

[oldguy]

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

[jasonsandifer]

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

[nicolesanders]

Beautiful beautiful job you did dispatcher.

[YedolfWesler]

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