Princeton patrolman promoted to sergeant – Shaw Local
Princeton’s Interim Police Chief Scott Underwood (left) announces patrolman Adam Gutshall’s promotion to sergeant during Monday’s Princeton City Council meeting. Gutshall’s children, Noah, 7, and Leena, 4, presented him with his sergeant uniform chevrons. (BCR photo)
PRINCETON — During Monday’s Princeton City Council meeting, Princeton patrolman Adam Gutshall was promoted to sergeant for the police department.
During a special ceremony, Gutshall was presented with his sergeant uniform chevrons by his two children, Noah, 7, and Leena, 4.
Gutshall is a 2002 Bureau Valley High School graduate. He earned an associate’s degree from Sauk Valley Community College and a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University.
In 2008, he graduated from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute. He was hired as a patrolman for city of Princeton in November 2007. In 2012, he took over as range officer.
During his time with the police force, Gutshall has implemented a scenario-based tactical training in firearms program, which has increased the overall firearms training program. He’s also the assistant team leader for the Illinois Valley Special Response Team.
In 2013, he was presented with the Officer of the Year award by the Princeton Police Department.
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