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Antioch board appoints new Police & Fire commissioner and swears in comfort dog Flo
Summary
The Antioch Village Board unanimously appointed Nicholas Bard to the Police & Fire Commission and held a ceremonial swearing-in for "Officer Flo," a community comfort dog funded by the Antioch Lions Club to provide support to residents and police officers.
The Antioch Village Board voted unanimously to appoint Nicholas Bard to the village's Police & Fire Commission for a term ending in 2025. The motion was moved, seconded and approved by roll call (six yes votes).
The meeting included a ceremonial swearing-in for Officer Flo, a Community Comfort dog the police chief said will provide emotional support and companionship for residents and officers. The police chief told the board that Flo "completed her training with flying colors" and that the Antioch Lions Club funded Flo's purchase, training and first year of care "with no expense to the taxpayers." The chief described the role as calming children having a difficult experience and providing stress relief for officers after demanding calls.
Village Clerk administered a nonlegal, ceremonial oath pledging the dog's role to bring consolation and calm to the community. Officials thanked the Lions Club for the donation and noted the program will be part of outreach and victim-support efforts going forward.
No formal policy changes or budget appropriations for the program were recorded in the meeting minutes; presenters said initial costs were covered by the Lions Club donation.
