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As a youngster, Joshua Opp imagined himself being a police officer someday. That dream became a reality in 2019, when Opp became a police officer with the Yorkville Police Department.
Thank You, First Responders
A tribute to local First Responders
Kendall County Now/Shaw Local News Network
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Kendall County Sheriff’s Deputy Phil Lynch knows that seconds count in a life or death situation.
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Kendall County Sheriff’s Sgt. Nancy Velez has been with the sheriff’s office since May 2009 and was recently honored as the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Year for 2023.
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Kendall County Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Briars got into law enforcement to help make a difference in a person’s life.
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As the assistant chief of training and safety for the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District, Ryan Cihak is prepared for the unexpected.
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Sgt. Chris Hayes still has that same drive and passion as when he first started in law enforcement. Next year will mark 20 years of being in law enforcement.
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Heiser, 23, has been with the department since 2022. He grew up in Sugar Grove and is a Kaneland High School graduate.
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Kendall County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Kubinski is out to ensure that everyone gets the help they need.
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Taeopae Wetterman’s day as an athletic trainer at Yorkville High School starts well before the first ball is rolled out for games or practices. She likes it that way.
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Recently retired Sandwich Police Department patrol and detective sergeant Jennifer Marcellis was appreciative of the opportunity to serve a community like Sandwich.
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Kendall County community members sent in thank you messages to area first responders. Read their heartfelt notes here.