Park Ridge Citizens Patrol

Awards

The success of this volunteer organization has been recognized by the following.

Illinois House of Representatives, 2004: Certificate of Recognition for twenty-five years of service. The certificate (807K)
City of Park Ridge, 2004: Proclamation from the City Council extending gratitude and appreciation for twenty-five years of dedicated service. The proclamation (490K)
The Illinois Senate, 1999: "In Recognition of its 20th Anniversary, and further commends the dedication and commitment of its members to make the entire Park Ridge community a safer place to live." The plaque (118K)
City of Park Ridge, 1999: "In Appreciation to the Park Ridge Citizens Patrol for 20 Years of Invaluable Service to the City of Park Ridge." The plaque (69K)
Illinois Crime Prevention Association, 1997: "Organization of the Year Award presented to Park Ridge Citizen Patrol for your service in crime prevention." The plaque (30K)
Governor's Community Crime Prevention - Outstanding Achievement Award, 1987, 1988, 1989.
Illinois Crime Prevention Association, 1988.
City of Park Ridge, 1986: "The Park Ridge Citizen's Patrol for their tireless assistance in the protection of life and property of the Citizens of Park Ridge, Illinois during the September-October 1986 Flood Disaster Operations." The plaque (17K)
Illinois Association Chiefs of Police, 1985: "Presented to Park Ridge Citizens Patrol unit for outstanding service to the cause of the criminal justice system in the State of Illinois." The plaque: (45K)
Chicago Crime Commission, 1983: Certificate of Appreciation: This is the certify that Park Ridge Citizens Patrol has been duly selected to receive Special Recognition for outstanding concern and effort rendered to help make our community a safer place in which to live and work." The plaque. (23K)
Illinois Crime Prevention Officers Association, 1982: "In Recognition for the active participation, support and crime prevention efforts in assisting the Park Ridge Police Department in their fight against crime." The plaque. (19K)
Fraternal Order of Police, Park Ridge Lodge 16, 1982: "Presented to the Park Ridge Citizens Patrol for three years of dedicated service working with the Park Ridge Police Department." The plaque. (15K)

All of the above awards are either on display in the offices of the Park Ridge Police Department or in the custody of an officer of the Patrol.

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