Mission
Statement
We will improve the
quality of life within our community through effective
partnerships, which are committed to education, intervention, and prevention.
K-9 Program
Crimestoppers/Unsolved
Crimes
Personnel
K-9 Program
Sgt. Fisher
and K-9 Axle
In June of 1995 Sgt.
Tim Fisher accepted the position of patrolman in his hometown, Rock
Falls, Illinois. He had worked as
a military
policeman
and for the Rockton, Illinois Police Department prior to coming
to Rock Falls. Sgt. Fisher expressed interest in the position of K-9
Officer since the day he graduated from basic training in the Army.
Now he
has that opportunity. In September of 2003, Sgt. Fisher was sent
to the Landheim training center in Dyer, Indiana. At the center,
he worked
with several dogs the first week. At the end of that first week,
Sgt. Fisher was paired up with Axle. Axle is a two year old German
Shepard
from Germany. After 6 weeks of intense training, Sgt. Fisher
and Axle hit the street in their Ford Explorer equipped with a
dog
kennel.
Axle fits the needs
of the Rock Falls Police Department perfectly. He is very social, and
yet works well when called upon to do so.
He is a
full service police dog. He assists officers in building searches,
area searches, tracking of suspects and missing persons and narcotics
detection.
Axle is trained to locate five different types of narcotics. Sgt.
Fisher and Axle continue to train together on a daily basis.
As with any other
officer, Axle's function in the department is to help maintain
a safe and orderly environment for the citizens of Rock Falls to
live in.
His ability to find narcotics, apprehend felony suspects, and
locate missing
people helps the department achieve this goal. His mere presence
is a deterrent to those who might jeopardize the safety of our
citizens
and
its police officers. To those who do no wrong, Axle is a welcome friend.
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Crimes
Beware of scams
in our area. If you have questions, please contact the police department.
If you have any information please call the Rock Falls Police Department.
815.622.1140.
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Personnel
Administration:
Humberto Perez, Chief of Police
Michael Kuelper, Operations Commander
Tammy Nelson, Administrative Commander
Detective Division:
Jay Koett, Detective Sergeant
Doug Coppotelli, Detective Sergeant Division:
Mark Davis, Patrol Sergeant
Timothy Fisher, Patrol Sergeant
John Worcester, Patrol Sergeant Patrol Division:
Charles Bowman, Patrolman
Dave Pilgrim, Patrolman
Ian Spangler, Patrolman
James Doane, School Resource Officer
Conni Person, Patrolman/Dare Officer
Chad Hermes, Patrolman
James Hollaway, Patrolman
Howard Melchi, Dare Officer
Herb Hall, Patrolman
Jeremy Vondra, Patrolman
Veronica Jaramillo, Patrolman Communications:
Donna Baxter, Telecommunicator/Leads Coordinator
Janie Johnson, Telecommunicator
Sarah Berry, Telecommunicator/System Administrator
Pamela Henderson, Telecommunicator
Jasmine Garza, Telecommunicator
Katie Bartel, Telecommunicator
Community Services
Officer:
Joan Atilano, Community Services Officer
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Departmental Awards
1996 Excellence in
Community Policing Award
1996 P.A.C.T. Award
1997 Victim Service
Recognition Award
1996 Shoulder to
the Wheel Award
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