Chief Dan O'Shea

When Rockford Police Chief Dan O'Shea visited the WROK Morning Show recently, he pointed out how much he loves the Rockford Police K-9 officers. He's obviously not alone.

The Rockford Police Department's "Rock House" program puts officers right in the midst of those they serve, in many cases right next door.

With the images of gun violence, panic, injury, and death at the forefront of everyone's mind yesterday, the Rockford City Council has approved the purchase of the ShotSpotter Flex, a gunfire detection and location analyzer system.