Illinois DOT

December 2009

The IDOA Executive Board officers attended the DARE Officer Training Graduation held on December 18, 2009 at Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois.  Congratulations to the following officers who successfully completed the training and joined out family as DARE Instructors.  If any of you ever need anything let us know!

Mitchell Ally (Oak Lawn PD), Matthew Gill (LaGrange PD), Scott Ator (Morris PD), Scott Holtzinger (Midland Co SO, MI), Darren Baker (Gurnee PD), Josh Boeger (Charlton Co SO, MI), Josh Branch (Midland CO So, MI), Nathan Edwards (Wexford Co SO, MI), Mireya Flores (Bartlett PD), Anthony Joutras (Plano PD), Daniel Mathis (Macoupin CO SO), Robert Michelson (Burbank PD), Ben Speigel (Charlevoix Co SO, MI) Edward Thomas (Elk Grove PD)

 

Darren Baker was voted to be the class spokeperson by his classmates.

Thanks to Julie Lawrence, Christy Pace, and Randy Kirkman for Mentoring the candidated this year.  Additional thanks to Jeff Smith for Coordinating the mentors and students.

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Galesburg PD Veteran's Day Parade

DARE Role Models

 

On 11/8/2009, 24 out of 90 Role Model High School Students (C.A.R.E.) MARCHED  in the Veterans parade in Galesburg. DARE officers John Woolsey & Deputy John Kennedy marched with the students who carried a giant flag and passed out candy to the spectators. 

 

IDOA Spring In-Service

O'Fallon PD