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Hanover Park honors retiring Sgt. Todd Carlson and swears in Andrew Lawler as police sergeant
Summary
At its Aug. 21 meeting, the Village of Hanover Park presented a retirement proclamation for Sgt. Todd Carlson and ceremonially promoted Officer Andrew (Andy) Lawler to the rank of police sergeant. Police leaders credited Carlson with major technology and intelligence initiatives and noted Lawler’s 14 years of service and a life‑saving award.
HANOVER PARK, Ill. — The Village of Hanover Park recognized a longtime police sergeant’s retirement and promoted a patrol officer to sergeant at its Aug. 21 meeting.
Mayor Craig read a proclamation honoring Sergeant Todd Carlson’s 26 years of service, noting roles including patrol officer, detective, crime analyst and support services sergeant and highlighting Carlson’s work on department technology and intelligence projects. Chief of Police Andy Johnson summarized Carlson’s contributions and role in several department initiatives.
The recognition matters because village officials credited Carlson’s…
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