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PETE114

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Pete V.

Location: :
Joliet, IL
Gender: :
Male
Service:
Police Officer (Local)
Status:
Actively Serving (has access to L.E. restricted areas. Click on the badge to request restricted access.)
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    Joliet Police Department Patch
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    Special Operations Squad
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    Old School JPD
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    Canine Unit
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    Honor Guard
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    Lodge 58
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    Joliet PD Station
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    Illinois Tactical Officers Association
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    Illinois Police Work Dog Association
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    LE Torch Run
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    NLEOM
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    North American Police Work Dog Association
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    FOP Lodge 58

Professional Information

Work

Employer
Joliet Police Department (Illinois)
Position:
K9 Officer / Master Patrol Officer / FTO
Industry:
1998-current
Location
150 W. Washington, Joliet Illinois 60432
Employer
Sauk Village Police Department (Illinois)
Position:
Patrol Officer
Industry:
1993-1998
Location
Sauk Village, Illinois

Education

School:
Triton JC, Criminal Justice
School:
Cook County Sheriff's Police Academy , 94-1 "Never Quit"

Personal

About Me:
Originally grew up on the north side of Chicago. Started in police work in 1993 with the Sauk Village, Illinois PD (southern Cook Cty., 18 man Dept., w/population of about 13000). While with SVPD, I was a member of the South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) and the Network 1 Gang Unit. I have been working for the Joliet, Ilinois PD (300 man Dept. w/pop. of 150,000) since 1998. Currently working in Patrol Division as a K9 officer and FTO. Member of our Special Operations Squad (SWAT). I do or did a little bit of everything from Union work (FOP/Joliet Police Labor Counsil Vice-President), to bicycling (IPMBA certified), to child safety seat tech, juvenile officer, breathalyser certified (AAIM Drunkbuster), Honor Guard (I've posted at the National and Illinois Officer Memorials), and started accident reconstruction classes at Northwestern University. Have trained and taught all over the State of Illinois. I was a Recruit Supervisor at the Illinois State Police Academy (Class 400-80).

Hobbies:
Patch Collecting, Football, Baseball, Shooting, Cycling
Favorite Movies:
Saving Private Ryan, Heat, Goodfellas, The Godfather series, Super Troopers, The Blues Bros., The Departed, Blazing Saddles
Favorite TV Shows:
The Wire, Law & Order, The First 48, The Sopranos
Favorite Music:
Rock....all kinds

PETE114: Activity

October 13
PETE114 posted in: "Chicago Baseball".

We suck again!  Bears too (posted after loss to Atlanta).

PETE114 uploaded the photo: "ATT222377".
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PETE114 is now friends with HomicideDetective.
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HomicideDetective

October 12
PETE114 commented on: "Chicago Chief Disputes Reports of Police "Slowdown&q...".
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"What do you expect from the “new age” police command staffs of today? They are more worried about keeping their jobs and appeasing their bosses (c..."

PETE114 was tagged "In Dogs we Trust" by Dawgldy.

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    Dawgldy

    1 day ago

    300 comments

    Thought I would stop by and say Hey! I love this time of year. The leaves are starting to turn here, it's the beginning of hunting season, and there's a lot of camping out and enjoying the good life. Hope this finds you and yours well, enjoy the season. TTYL ~Deb~

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    RJBLA

    4 days ago

    1110 comments

    Thanks for the friendship. Stay Safe !!

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    ladycop76

    5 days ago

    12 comments

    Just thought I would send you a buddy check... see how things are going up north!? Stay safe!

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    bump237

    7 days ago

    2188 comments

    Thanks for the add, stay safe

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    shadrack2002

    8 days ago

    458 comments

    Thanks for accepting. Hello from Delaware. Stay safe.

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    Minncrim

    10 days ago

    1824 comments

    Pete, Thanks for the add, have a great weekend and stay safe!!

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    MC3452

    12 days ago

    146 comments

    Thanks for the add, stay safe.

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    zjohnston

    12 days ago

    98 comments

    Thanks for the add Pete. Stay safe!!

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    chrisrpd638

    16 days ago

    428 comments

    THANKS, BE SAFE

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    Angley

    16 days ago

    5720 comments

    Thanks for the add and God Bless!
    Mike

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    PoLiCeCaR_WeEwOo

    20 days ago

    1174 comments

    Thanks for adding me, Stay safe!!.....-Natalie =]

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    becky2498

    24 days ago

    460 comments

    thanks for the add! be safe and have a great night!

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    Jkaz232

    26 days ago

    478 comments

    Thanks for the add!

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    ed4mi

    26 days ago

    2908 comments

    Hey Pete, thanks for the add. Great to have new friends! Stay safe out there because, "Going home is priority one"!!! Eddie.

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    kvbuckaroo

    27 days ago

    180 comments

    HEY PETE THANKS FOR THE BE SAFE OUT THERE BRO. PETE