Western Springs Police Sergeant Receives Sheriff's Award of Merit

Submitted by the Western Springs Police Department.
Photo: Left to right, Western Springs Police Chief Pamela Church, Sgt. Joseph Rourke, Deputy Chief Brian Budds

On November 12, 2014, Western Springs Police Sergeant Joseph Rourke was presented with the Cook County Sheriff’s Award of Merit at the Annual Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony held in Palos Hills, Illinois. This distinguished honor is awarded to select law enforcement officers throughout Cook County who have consistently performed beyond the call of duty by demonstrating an outstanding attitude, commitment to public service, and professionalism.

Sergeant Rourke is a 24 year veteran of the Western Springs Police Department and has served in many assignments including Patrol Division Sergeant, Field Training Program Coordinator, Firearms and Radar Instructor and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Coordinator.