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Police chief interviews lateral officer candidate at Oak Forest Fire & Police Commission meeting
Summary
At a March 5, 2026 meeting in the Police Department conference room, Chief Durano gave an orientation and conducted an oral interview of lateral candidate Jessica Cotugno before the City of Oak Forest Fire & Police Commission; no hiring vote is recorded. The meeting adjourned after a unanimous motion.
The City of Oak Forest Fire & Police Commission met March 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Police Department conference room for a brief session that included an orientation and oral interview for a lateral police candidate.
Police Chief Durano conducted an orientation for lateral candidate Jessica Cotugno, followed by an oral interview conducted before the commission. The minutes record the orientation and interview but do not record a hiring decision or any vote on appointment during the meeting.
Commissioners present were Commissioner Blatchford, Commissioner Beatty and Commissioner Gericke; Chief Durano also attended. Roll call was taken at 3:55 p.m., and the meeting was listed on the agenda as beginning at 4:00 p.m.
After the interview, Commissioner Blatchford moved to adjourn the meeting; Commissioner Beatty seconded the motion. The minutes state that all were in favor and the motion passed. The meeting was recorded as adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
The minutes header indicates the document was approved on May 21, 2026. The recorded minutes do not include any votes or actions related to hiring or appointing the candidate.
