Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Raise $1K For Kendall County Pantry

Press release from Oswego Police Department:

OSWEGO, IL — The members of the Oswego Police Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association (OCPAAA) once again raised money to donate to the Kendall County Community Food Pantry. The money was raised through personal donations from all the OCPAAA members at their annual holiday party in December; for a subtotal of $685. The association had also agreed upon a match up to $300, for a grand total of $985. According to the Food Pantry’s website, www.kccfoodpantry.org, this adds up to over $7,800 worth of groceries and household supplies for families in need, through the pantry’s cooperative buying power with the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

On Friday, February 3, 2023, OCPAAA Treasure John Momich, along with Deputy Chief Kevin Norwood, Officer Steve Bailey, and new Officer Austin Svehla, met with Suzanne Stegeman, Executive Director of the Food Pantry, at the Oswego Police Department to present to her with the check. The OCPAAA is a group based on community service and this is one small way they give back to the community.

The Oswego Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is a diverse group of dedicated individuals that maintain an ongoing association with the Oswego Police Department. This group of citizen volunteers is comprised of graduates from previous Oswego Police Citizen Police Academy sessions, all of which either reside or maintain a business in Oswego. Members donate their own time to assist the police department and serve the Village of Oswego. The group is a huge asset to the Oswego Police Department and assist often with traffic control, foot patrol duties, and community events. The group is governed by a Board, which is voted on by the active members, and consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Sergeant at Arms.

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The next Oswego Police Citizen’s Police Academy is slated to start in February. This is a free course. Anyone interested can go to www.oswegoil.org/cpa for more information on this opportunity to learn about and experience the inside workings of the Oswego Police Department. Questions may also be directed to Officer Bailey at 630-551-7364 or Deputy Chief Norwood at 630-551-7300.

This press release was produced by the Oswego Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.