The Village of River Forest Police Department has named Officer Dan Szczesny as the 2017 Officer of the Year. Officer Szczesny has been with the Department since 2013 and was the recipient of the same award in 2016. Additionally, he has been recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving the last three years for his enforcement efforts against drunk and impaired drivers. Officer Szczesny was recognized at the March 12, 2018 Village Board of Trustees meeting.