Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

Mar 25, 2026

The lede

  • Board approved background investigation and polygraph examination for police applicant Seth Norris
  • Two police officers (Michelle Schwartz and Rob Kozlowski) announced retirements effective early May 2026
  • After executive session, the Board voted to terminate Police Officer Muhammad Rehman and Recruit Jacob Sampson from training
  • Board authorized National Testing Network as testing provider for firefighter entry-level testing
  • Two applicants (Jenna Poole and Manuel Huerta) were removed from the Police List of Potential Candidates at their own request

Decisions & votes

All votes were 2-0 (Hunter and Villarreal; Commissioner Menge absent)

  • Approved invoice from COPS & Fire Personal Testing Service for $175.00
  • Authorized National Testing Network for firefighter entry-level testing
  • Approved background investigation for police applicant Seth Norris
  • Authorized polygraph examination for Seth Norris
  • Removed Jenna Poole from Police List of Potential Candidates (at her request)
  • Removed Manuel Huerta from Police List of Potential Candidates (at his request)
  • Entered executive session at 5:17 p.m. pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss employee performance
  • Exited executive session at 6:14 p.m.
  • Terminated Police Officer Muhammad Rehman
  • Terminated Recruit Jacob Sampson from training and as candidate for Belvidere Police Officer

Discussion items

  • Police Chief reported that recruits in Step 5 and Step 3 are doing well
  • Fire Chief reported that Firefighter Cain Lander’s training is going well and he is attending EMT school
  • Fire Chief noted that testing for promotions began February 27, 2026, with the new list extending 3 years

Financial / operational notes

  • Approved payment of $175.00 to COPS & Fire Personal Testing Service (invoice 1993)
  • Police Officer Michelle Schwartz retirement effective May 1, 2026
  • Police Officer Rob Kozlowski retirement effective May 4, 2026
  • Two terminations and two voluntary removals from candidate list will impact staffing levels

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