Crime & Safety
Palatine Police and Fire Departments Announce New Hires, Promotions
There are some new faces on the Palatine Police and Fire Departments, replacing recent retirees. A badge pinning ceremony was held at Monday's Palatine Village Council meeting.
The Palatine Village Council on Monday night recognized police officers and firefighters who recently joined the departments, along with those who received promotions. Many proud family members were in attendance for the badge pinnings.
Palatine Police Department
Promotions:
Commander David Daigle
Commander Michael Vargas
Sergeant Timothy Dowd
Sergeant Jason Watson
New Hires:
Officer Michael Todd
Officer Benjamin Shulman
Officer Troy Suarez
Officer Jeffrey Brown
Officer Corrina Wendricks
Officer Kenneth Mattuck
Officer Travis Meeks
Officer Robert Forshall
Officer Lucas Sopcak
Palatine Fire Department
Promotion:
Firefighter Norman Bemis was promoted to Lieutenant
New Hires:
Firefighter/Paramedic Matthew DuLaney
Firefighter/Paramedic John Kourliouros
Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Jordan
Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Jacober
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