Wauconda Police Sergeant Recieves Award

Wauconda Police Sergeant Receives Northwestern University Center For Public Safety Leadership Award

On December 1, 2023, Sergeant Kristan Kolar was the recipient of the prestigious Northwestern University Center for Public Safety Leadership Award in Carol Stream, Illinois. Kristan successfully completed the 15 week series of management development programs through Northwestern University.

In addition, Kristan’s commitment to the Wauconda Community by dedicating and volunteering her time with the Shop With A Cop program, Cop On A Roof Top, Special Olympics Torch Run, National Night Out and Cops vs. Kids. Sergeant Kolar also spent 5 years as an investigator for the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force. She investigated over 45 homicides, in custody deaths and officer involved shootings.

The Village of Wauconda is proud to recognize Sergeant Kristan Kolar as the first Police Department employee to receive this prestigious award. Congratulations to Sergeant Kolar for her dedication to excellence, education and to our community.