Oswego Police offering Citizen's Police Academy course
The Oswego Police Department is offering a great opportunity to learn more about police operations through its Citizen's Police Academy. Enrollment for the 13-week program is now open online at www.oswegoil.org/police.?
The Citizen?s Police Academy program will begin February 9. Classes are each Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Oswego Police Headquarters. Class size will have a minimum of 12 participants, with a maximum of 20. Eligible applicants must be 18 years of age, and reside, own property, or operate a business within the Village. This is a free class.
During class, students will learn various functions and duties of the Oswego Police Department and its officers. Some of the topics include: Patrol, Investigations, Crime Scene Investigation, DUI Enforcement and Criminal Law. Open dialogue and questions are encouraged in the classroom. Students may also participate in practicals, which allow the class to step into the role of the officer in various situations. Graduates of the class are eligible to join the Citizen?s Police Academy Alumni.
This class is designed to promote better communication between Village citizens and the Oswego Police Department by fostering a better understanding of the needs of law enforcement and the community. An application may be picked up at the Oswego Police Headquarters or completed online at?www.oswegoil.org/police. Information can be found in the Programs & Services section under Citizen's Police Academy.
The application deadline for the February class will be February 4, 2022, at 12 p.m. Classes will be socially distanced in accordance with CDC recommendations.
Any questions please contact Officer Stephen Bailey at 630-551-7364 or Deputy Chief Kevin Norwood at 630-551-7300.
Kendall County accepting small business grant applications
Kendall County's small business grant program remains open for applicants. The County Board approved $1 million in federal funds to be distributed to local businesses impacted by COVID-19. Eligible businesses can access the application, as well as information about the grant program, online at ?https://kendallcounty.smapply.io/.
Grants are available for up to $25,000 are available to cover lost revenues between 2019 and 2020 for qualifying businesses. Businesses must be located in Kendall County. Businesses may not seek a grant for expenses that have already been reimbursed through another assistance program, and businesses must be in good standing with Kendall County.
Upcoming dates
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Monday, Jan. 17 - Village offices closed in observation of Martin Luther King Day.
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Tuesday, Jan. 18 -?Village Board meeting 7 p.m.; Committee of the Whole 6 p.m. Watch online.
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