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Freeburg police run active-shooter drill, swear in new officer; ESDA seeks Old Deerfield Park siren repair
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Summary
Chief Mike Schutzenhofer reported a surprise active-shooter drill that 'went well' with staff and said the last vehicle was in place at 10 minutes; Officer Ryne Fithian started April 6 and was sworn in, and ESDA Coordinator Gene Kramer requested repair of the Old Deerfield Park siren after a recent countywide warning-network failure.
Public-safety updates were a central part of the Village of Freeburg’s April 6 meeting. Police Chief Mike Schutzenhofer summarized department activity, described an active-shooter test run with staff and confirmed a new officer was sworn in that day.
Chief Schutzenhofer told the board the department logged 122 calls since the previous committee meeting. The chief and Public Works Director Chris Remick conducted a surprise active-shooter test run with employees to ensure staff could reach their designated areas; the chief said the drill "went well" and that the last vehicle was in place in 10 minutes. Village Administrator Matt Trout added that employees were unaware the drill would occur, indicating it was unannounced for realism.
ESDA Coordinator Gene Kramer discussed the Old Deerfield Park federal siren and requested repair; he also described a recent countywide ATI tornado-warning network failure, prompting the repair request. Chief Schutzenhofer announced Officer Ryne Fithian would begin employment on April 6 and that Village Clerk Jerry Menard administered the oath the same day.
The board held an executive session on personnel per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) and otherwise had no additional public-safety motions at the meeting. Trustees did not vote on siren repairs at this session; ESDA and staff will pursue repair details and any necessary purchasing or contracting.