Armor Express and United Shield present awards to Addison officers after Oct. 30 gunfire incident

Two private vendors, Armor Express and United Shield, presented awards and equipment to Addison police officers at the Village Board meeting on Jan. 5.

Chief (unnamed) described an Oct. 30 incident in which officers were subjected to sustained gunfire — the chief said roughly 200–300 rounds were fired over three to four hours, multiple homes and squad cars were struck and officers sustained minor injuries. The chief and presenters praised training and teamwork that enabled officers to secure the scene and minimize injuries.

Matt Krems, identified as a territory manager and manufacturer's representative for Armor Express Body Armor, introduced Sergeant Brad Riley and presented an "award of valor" plaque, praising Riley and the department. Krems also introduced Lieutenant Brian Murphy (a presenter) and recounted Murphy's past service and survival of an earlier active‑shooter incident; Krems stated that Murphy received a presidential medal of honor from President Obama — that attribution is presented as Krems's account in the meeting record.

Jim Rund, identified as director of sales and marketing for United Shield, presented a replacement ballistic shield to Officer Dave Oligars (also referenced as Olajars/Oligars in the transcript), describing the shield as a replacement for one impacted by gunfire and noting United Shield provided it at no charge. Rund and company representatives thanked the department and commended Officer Oligars's actions; Tom Tavella from the Police Commission was noted in attendance.

Board members and the chief offered public thanks and recognition; no formal board action was required for the presentations.