Braidwood honors police sergeant for his more than 30 years in law enforcement

After 36 years in law enforcement, Braidwood police Sgt. Jeff Peterson is ready to retire.The city honored Peterson for his “dedication and selflessness” and his commitment to protecting the communities he served at the Nov. 10 City Council meeting.Mayor Todd Lyons, who has known Peterson since their days attending the police academy together in 1992, joked, “I want to start by saying I thought this day would never come.”The mayor recalled traveling with Peterson to the police academy in Champaign, Illinois, where the two attended what was then a 10-week training program. They traveled together to and from the academy, creating fond memories, Lyon said.“We had a lot of good memories. Changing tires... I did get a flat and he changed my tire for me,” Lyons said. “Thank you, by the way.” Peterson has served with police departments in the Village of Midlothian asd well as Braidwood.Lyons recalled that when he first began working with Peterson in Braidwood, the sergeant had already announc