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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING JOHN USTICH ON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Chief John Ustich was sworn in as a Village of Northbrook Police Officer on April 5, 1996; and
WHEREAS, before his career in law enforcement, Chief Ustich served as a member of the U.S. Navy where he was awarded numerous awards including the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Pistol Medal, Marksman Rifle Ribbon, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; and
WHEREAS, Chief Ustich earned a degree in criminal justice from Harper College, and continued his education through the years including earning public safety certifications from the Northwestern University School of Public Safety in Supervision of Police Personnel in 2011, Police Staff and Command in 2013 and the Executive Management Program in 2017; and
WHEREAS, after joining the Northbrook Police department as a patrol officer, Chief Ustich was reassigned to Detective in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Chief Ustich’s storied carrier path continued when he was promoted to Police Sargeant in 2016, followed by Police Commander in 2019, followed by Deputy Police Chief in 2023, and finally Police Chief in December 2024; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Chief Ustich paved the way by becoming Northbrook’s first ever Traffic Officer in 2005; and
WHEREAS, under Chief Ustich’s leadership, he spearheaded a partnership with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office Treatment Response Team Pilot Program with connects law enforcement with virtual Licensed Clinical Social Workers during a mental health crisis; and
WHEREAS, Chief Ustich is known for answering the call of duty, including serving on the Police Pension
Board, and leading initiatives such as the Use of Force Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Chief Ustich is a consummate leader, commended by fellow Chiefs of Police and community members alike for his kindness, dedication, and continued service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Chief Ustich is a trusted public servant and public safety advocate who has served Northbrook residents with distinction; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby offer Chief John Ustich congratulations on his retirement and thanks him for his years of public service as a law enforcement officer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of same be tendered to Chief John Ustich. end