14.3.12

Sgt. Charles G. Brougham, hostage negotiator

With 30 years on the force, Chicago Police Sgt. Charles G.Brougham could have retired last year. But as one of the ChicagoPolice Department's top hostage negotiators, he was too busy-andhaving too much fun.

"His team had just come together, and this year was so eventfulfor him," said his daughter, Lauren. "He taught at the Pentagon thissummer, and in Paris in the spring, about all the knowledge he wasgaining in crisis management. He was really dedicated, and having agood time."

Mr. Brougham had a heart attack while shoveling snow Monday at hishome in the Beverly neighborhood, and died soon afterward. He was 52.

His family and friends said that he worked out at …

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