State Rep. Connor Rides with Lockport Police Department, Pledges Resources For Officers

LOCKPORT, IL — State Representative John Connor joined the Lockport Police Department for a ride-along Wednesday, to see what local officers experience every day while patrolling. Connor, a Lockport Democrat, joined Officer Vinnie Vitacco in his shift.

“Our local police perform a difficult, dangerous job every day in service of the members of our community,” Connor said in a release. “I’m thankful for the hard work that the Lockport Police Department does, and I appreciated getting a sense of their perspective through the ride-along.”

In addition to getting a first-hand perspective of what officers deal with while patrolling local streets, Connor had an opportunity to watch officers engage and interact with members of the community, according to a release. Connor also spoke to officers and members of the department’s leadership to get a sense of what he can do in Springfield to assist law enforcement and make the community safer.

“As a former criminal prosecutor, I’m well aware of the challenges our law enforcement faces,” Connor said in the release. “I pledge to do what I can to make sure that our officers have the resources they need to safely pursue criminals, put them behind bars and ensure our streets are safe.”

Photos provided by office of State Representative John Connor.