At this month’s Board of Trustees meeting, Monday, September 25, Community Service & Public Information Officer, William Walsh, was recognized for his 30 years of service with the Village of Barrington Hills Police Department.

Police Chief Joseph Colditz summarized his long list of accomplishments and accolades–including one for assisting in a baby delivery–and together with President Brian Cecola, presented CSO & PIO Walsh a crystal service award.

Walsh’s family and fellow Department Members were also in attendance in support of this special milestone recognition.

Here’s a brief look at CSO/PIO Walsh’s history with our Village:

In 1993, Walsh began his career as a Police assistant, working in the dispatch center. In 2006, he became the Department’s Community Service Officer. For the past 20 years, Walsh has served as the Department’s Accreditation Manager, guiding the Agency through its initial accreditation, five previous re-accreditation cycles and the current re-accreditation (6th), is underway.

In 2018, Walsh was assigned to the Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT) as a Forensic Technician and in 2021, he was elevated to Forensic Supervisor. Northwestern University recognized “Bill” Walsh for achieving over 200 hours of Forensic Criminal Investigation training.

In the most recent couple of years, Walsh earned his FAA Pilot Certificate with Unmanned Aircraft System Rating (Drone Pilot), a challenging feat!

Departmental Awards include:

• Chief’s Award for Meritorious Service
• Outstanding Community Service Award
• Baby Delivery Award
• Department Commendation
• To be continued…

…Plus his personnel file contains numerous complimentary letters and recognition from citizens and other law enforcement agencies.

Congratulations “Bill” Walsh and #ThankYou for your dedication to our Village, its residents, and our safety!