Department
Personnel
The
police department consists of 60 full-time sworn officers, 11 Community Service
Officers, 2 Parking Enforcement Officers, 1 Property & Evidence
Technician, and 1 Records Supervisor; along with 2 full-time clerical staff, 4
part-time Police Info Techs, 3 part-time Records Techs, and 1 part-time Social
Worker.
Specialized training is provided to sworn officers in such areas as Crime Scene
Evidence Technician, Field Training & Juvenile Officer, Major Crash Unit and
Criminal Investigator. Other opportunities in the department are School
Resource Officer, Traffic and Bike Patrol Officer, Honor Guard, Crime
Prevention/Community Relations, Accreditation and Emergency Services Team.
Above (from left): (Top row) Commander Hanson, Officer Waddell, Lieutenant Keller, Chief Caudill, Officer Cruz (Bottom Row) Officer Broderick, Detective Ashleman, Officer Ware
The
Park Ridge Police Department’s Honor Guard
During 2004, the Park Ridge
Police Department Honor Guard appeared at eight events including, Maine East and
Maine South High School football games, local parades and other special events.
Thus far in 2005, they have
presented the Nation’s colors at a Chicago Wolves hockey game and expect
to participate in several local parades, sporting events and civic ceremonies.
The Honor Guard has received training according to Marine Corps standards on proper ceremonial and parade etiquette.
Goals and Accomplishments 2006-2007
The department Honor Guard, which was formed in 2002, has continued to perform at a high level. In 2006, the Honor Guard performed in seven events including several parades, Police Memorial Day ceremonies, National Night Out, and the Maine South H.S. Homecoming.
The Honor Guard is comprised of one supervisor and six patrol officers. U.S. Marine Corps drill standards for close order drill and ceremonies are maintained and practiced during four to six in house training sessions a year.
Plans for 2007 include an increase to ten or twelve appearances for the Honor Guard. Members of the Honor Guard are looking into the addition of a suitable dress coat for future use. Three additional training sessions throughout the year are being considered to enhance the professional performance of the Honor Guard. As always, the Honor Guard will continue to schedule as many appearances as can be reasonably scheduled and will represent the department positively and professionally to public audiences.
From left: Sergeant Mellema, Officer Cacioppo, Officer Luehr, Officer Abbinante and Officer Taylor at the 2005 Memorial Day Parade.