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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1998
Page
6
Veteran part time officers recount dangers and rewards of serving communities like Burnham Lansing and Crestwood. They describe adrenaline rushes, limited pay, and strong ties to hometown safety while full time roles shift to primary responders and reserves bolster departments.
About 350 part-time cops in the South Suburbs rarely plan full-time careers, though some are already full-time in other departments like Lynwood’s Howard Toliver. Many are retirees or joined years ago and would have pursued full-time work if pay were higher. Tom Doornkaat left full-time pay for part-time work to support his family, noting the $11,000 annual pay gap.
A south suburban police supervisor explains part-time officers are seen as a threat by younger full-time staff who fear losing work. Full-timers acknowledge less experience but value part-timers for overtime and backup, despite concerns about training and proficiency.
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