He's 'Invested In Our Neighborhood Beyond His Job': Oak Park Hero

OAK PARK, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from community member Frank Vozak, who nominated Oak Park Police Commander Dave Jacobson:

Name: Oak Park Police Commander Dave Jacobson

State: IL

Hometown: Oak Park

Hero's job: Fire/emergency response

Relationship to nominee: Dave was our Resident Beat Officer who helped to create and maintain our local neighbor association Humphrey Austin Lyman Neighborhood Alliance

Reason for recognition: Dave took an active role in the creation and nurture of our neighborhood alliance. He was actively invested in our neighborhood beyond his job. As Commander of the RBO Program he spread this philosophy of comm (community) policing.

One thing to know: Dave is a hands-on kind of guy.

Thank you for all you do, Commander Dave!

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