Thomas Kozielski

Experience

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  Village of Westmont

  Jan 1998 - now

  Police Detective

  Investigate, interview, document, and provide evidence for arrest of individuals suspected for criminal activity. Prepare/serve search warrants and subpoenas, and conduct high-level investigations with department an in collaboration with other agencies. Conduct extensive background investigations for those applying with the Village. Entrusted with maintaining department seizure account and related documentation. Conduct surveillance, review CCTV/video for criminal cases, and photograph/document numerous crime scenes to retain evidence. Act as liaison for inter-agency communications and support ad hoc project. __________RECOGNITION:- Chiefs Accommodation - Letter of outstanding work in completing background investigations 2020 from the Fire & Police commission - Letter of appreciation from Railroad police for helping recover over 2016 $100,000 in stolen property - Felony arrest award for discovering/prosecuting a sexual predator in Westmont 2010- Chiefs recognition award for locating a homicide suspect 2005- Chiefs recognition for locating an offender in stabbing 2005- Letters of commendation in starting school k9 searches in Westmont 2005- Felony arrest commendation for drug charges 2004- Felony arrest commendation for seizure of vehicles and illicit narcotics, 2003 while involved with a law change on the seizure of vehicles - Arrest commendation from FBI for assisting in a counterfeit ring 2000 - Chiefs recognition award for homicide investigation 1999 Show less