Investigator chosen as Buffalo Grove officer of the year

Buffalo Grove police Investigator Crystal Dibble has been named the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove’s Officer of the Year Award.

Rotary President Shawn Collins presented the award at last week’s Buffalo Grove village board meeting.

The annual honor is awarded to an officer who has displayed a strong work ethic, integrity and commitment to the residents of the village.

Dibble was recognized for her work on several significant cases last year, including financial crimes and exploitation of the elderly, sexual assault investigations and commercial burglary. She also is responsible for maintaining evidence technician supplies and keeping the evidence processing area in order.

Rotary will donate $500 in Dibble’s name, with $250 going to the Rotary Foundation and the remainder to the charity of her choosing.

Officer Gabriel Augustyniak also received special commendation. He led the department in DUI arrests for the second year in a row and was among the department’s leaders in traffic law enforcement.