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Western Springs PD Sergeant Honored By Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart
Seventeen-year veteran John Piest was given the Cook County Sheriff's Award of Merit on Dec. 10.
Sgt. John Piest of the Western Springs Police Department was presented with the Cook County Sheriff's Award of Merit by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart at the annual Sheriff's Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony in Palos Hills on Dec. 10, according to a department release.
"This prestigious award is given to select law enforcement officers throughout Cook County who have consistently performed beyond the call of duty by demonstrating an outstanding attitude, public service and professionalism," the department release reads.
Piest is a 17-year veteran of the Western Springs Police Department. He has served as an investigator, firearms instructor, peer jury coordinator and patrol sergeant.
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