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Lifesaving Medal awarded

Illinois State Police trooper Josh Heer receives a Lifesaving medal from Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz at a ceremony Oct. 30 in Springfield. Heer was a former officer for the Monroe Police Department.

heer lifesaving medal — Illinois State Police trooper Josh Heer receives a Lifesaving medal from Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz at a ceremony Oct. 30 in Springfield. Heer was a former officer for the Monroe Police Department.

PECATONICA, Illinois — A former Monroe Police officer was awarded a Lifesaving Medal for his actions following a 2017 residential fire. The award ceremony was held Oct. 30 in Springfield, Illinois.

Trooper Josh Heer, a 5-year veteran of the Illinois State Police, now serves district 16 as a first responder instructor, juvenile officer, and field training officer.

District 16 covers Jo Daviess, Winnebago, Boone and Stephenson counties.