Development News for Berwyn, Illinois

Police and Fire Commission Presents 2025 Annual Report, Highlights New Testing Partnership

The Police and Fire Commissioner presented the 2025 annual report, detailing the board's activities, including regular and special meetings, board reorganization, new member appointments, and commissioner trainings. A significant update involved partnering with Public Safety Testing, a new entity formed from the merger of Iowa Solutions, to improve screening and background checks for police and fire applicants. The report highlighted ongoing recruitment efforts, particularly for the police department, noting a decline in applications over past years and the new partnership's success in expanding their reach for qualified candidates. The board also discussed the promotion of two officers and one sergeant in 2025, and the upcoming police academy start date in July. Efforts to recruit local Berwin residents and graduates were emphasized, along with the introduction of preference points for residents and graduates. Discussions also touched upon a new partnership for social work and crisis response services, aiming to benefit both residents and officers.