Behind the Badge

This week marks National Police Week, which recognizes the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers throughout the country.

It’s also a good time to learn about the people behind the badge in your local police department. Huntley police department has geographical beats and four sergeants are assigned to handle the areas and officers.

Check with Huntley Patch this week to learn more about the sergeants and who covers your neighborhood.

Today, Sgt. L.J. Marak is profiled. He is the Area #2 Sergeant:

Marak has been employed with the Huntley Police Department since March, 2002.  He attended and graduated from the Police Training Institute in Champaign,  in June, 2002.

From January 2005 until January 2008,  Marak was assigned to the Investigations Division of the Department. He is a certified Field Training Sergeant and Evidence Technician.

Marak is also a Firearms Instructor, Rifle/Carbine Instructor, a BASSET Instructor, and an Immediate Action/Rapid Response Instructor.

He is a Harper College graduate.

Off duty, Marak enjoys hunting, camping, and spending time with his family.

Area No. 2 includes:

• Main Street on the North - Kreutzer Road on the South

• East of Route 47 - South to the Village Limits (Heritage – Cider Grove – Wing Pointe – Lion’s Chase)

To contact Sgt. Marak, call 847-515-5409.