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After completing a certification program, Thomas Lynch is now eligible to become a chief of police. (Shutterstock)
OAK FOREST, IL City of Oak Forest Police Sgt. Thomas Lynch has been certified by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP), according to Chief of Police, Jason J. Reid.
According to Reid, Lynch is now a certified eligible police chief. Reid said he, along with the city, are pleased to share the news. This designation signifies that Sgt. Lynch has met the highest standards of competency and conduct for his profession, Reid said. Sgt. Lynch is among only a select few Illinois police command staff able to meet the stringent requirements of the program since its inception in 1998.