Naperville looking to honor top police officers

The Naperville Citizens Appreciate Public Safety board is accepting nominations recognizing Naperville Police Department personnel for outstanding service.

Nominations are due by Friday, April 15, and can be submitted by visiting www.napervillecaps.com.

CAPS is a tax exempt, nonprofit community group that recognizes public safety personnel for their contributions to the city. Each year, residents are asked to nominate public safety employees who have displayed an interest in Naperville's residents in a manner above and beyond the call of duty and exhibited a genuine concern for the welfare and well-being of all citizens.

The CAPS board selects individuals from nominations submitted to receive awards during two annual events, one in the spring for the police department and one in the fall for the fire department. Recognition for police department personnel includes the George Pradel Award, an award bestowed to a law enforcement officer whose performance epitomizes the heart and spirit of a public servant by going above and beyond in the delivery of service to the community.

The police recognition dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave. Space is limited and tickets are available for purchase for $25 at the police department, 1350 Aurora Ave., or by calling Pat Mason at (630) 420-6161.

For more information on CAPS or to submit a nomination, visit www.napervillecaps.com or www.naperville.il.us/caps.aspx.