How Law Enforcement Works Together When It Matters Most
A Firsthand Look at Coordination, Trust, and Professionalism Across Agencies
In his recent Chicago Daily Law Bulletin column, Attorney Ted McNabola of McNabola & Associates shares a powerful firsthand account of participating in a multi-agency law enforcement drill. Accompanied by members of the FBI, Homeland Security, Illinois State Police, and Chicago Police Department, Ted witnessed the remarkable coordination and trust that define real-world emergency response operations. What began as a simulated protective detail evolved into a profound reminder of how collaboration, professionalism, and shared mission transcend politics — and how law enforcement officers quietly uphold democracy amid rising political tensions and complex threats.