Jamie Chesna
Jamie Chesna, Police Officer
Chicago Police Department
Career Highlights
● Superintendent’s Award of Valor● Life Saving Award● F.O.P. Distinguished Service Award● Resolution City of Council Mayor Award● Department Commendation Award x 4● Cook County Crime Stoppers Award● Crime Reduction Award● CPD Memorial Foundation/Officer of the Month● NATO Summit Service Award● CPD Special Commendation Award x 5● + 75 Internal Awards
Jamie Chesna
has served 19 years in law enforcement with the Chicago Police Department. For the past seven years, she has been assigned to the Bureau of Counterterrorism/Narcotics Division as an undercover officer working joint missions with the DEA, ATF, and FBI.
Prior to serving as an undercover officer, Jamie was assigned to work the most dangerous areas of the City of Chicago in the Bureau of Organized Crime/Gang Enforcement, Area Central Gun Team, and several high-crime patrol districts.
During her patrol career, she was faced with multiple challenging situations, two of which led to police involved shootings. In one particular incident a male offender attempted to overpower Jamie by repeatedly striking her in the head and attempting to retrieve her holstered weapon. Utilizing her training, Jamie was able to gain control of the situation, discharge her firearm, and fatally shoot the offender to stop the attack.
Jamie currently is assigned as an ATF Task Force Officer. She also specializes in conducting covert surveillance, enforcement operations, and participating in hundreds of tactical narcotic raids.
Over the course of her career, Jamie has received advanced training in tactical entry, undercover rescue techniques, and active shooter. She assists with training new undercover officers assigned to the unit.
Jamie has now received her B.S. in Public Safety Management at Calumet College of St. Joseph.