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Montgomery welcomes newest police officer · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Montgomery welcome's newest police officer. Written by Judy Harvey. This
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  article is being read by an automated voice brought to
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  you by Everlett. The Village of Montgomery recently welcomed its
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  newest police officer. Officer Isaiah Rodriguez, was sworn in as
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  a member of the Montgomery Police Department at the village
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  board meeting on January twelfth. Rodriguez graduated from the Suburban
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  Law Enforcement Academy SLAY on December nineteenth, completing extensive academic
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  and practical training required for service in law enforcement. The
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  village said in a news release. He was officially sworn
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  in by village Trustee Terisia Sperling. His parents, siblings, and
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  his girlfriend were present. His mother, Monica pinned his official
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  Montgomery Police Department badge. Rodriguez began his career with the
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  Montgomery Police Department to two years ago as a community
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  service officer. The village said he discovered the opportunity through
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  the Indian Valley Vocational Center, which helped him connect with
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  a career pathway in public service. The release said Isiah's
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  story is a great example of why community policing matters.
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  Police Chief Phil Smith said in the release, there are
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  people in our community who truly want to make a difference.
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  When they are connected to the right opportunities and the
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  right mentors, it can open doors and create meaningful careers
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  in public service. Smith said. Rodriguez is called Aurora, Montgomery
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  and now Yorkville home. He is a graduate of Yorkville
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  High School. We are especially proud to see someone who
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  started with us in a support role grow into a
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  sworn officer. Smith added, Officer Rodriguez understands our community, our values,
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  and the importance of building trust through service. Rodriguez is
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  now in the police Department's field training program, where he
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  will work alongside experienced officers as he transitions into his
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  new role. The village said