Press release from the Illinois State Police
Du Quoin, IL – Karen L. Foster was chosen by the Illinois State Police, for telecommunicator of the year, for 2016. Ms. Foster received a letter of commendation from District 13 for her efforts in assisting with an officer involved shooting in January 2016. Ms. Foster is credited with keeping calm, steady, and focused while officers were trying to establish a perimeter and obtain medical attention for the suspect.
Another example of Ms. Foster’s professional demeanor occurred in May 2016. Ms. Foster was part of the communications staff who handled the radio traffic during a five-day manhunt for a subject who was wanted for an officer involved shooting. Ms. Foster displayed an extremely positive demeanor while assisting other Telecommunicators and sworn officers, including the FBI, with tracking this subject.
Ms. Foster is a knowledgeable employee and is well versed in her job duties as well as Department policies and procedures. She possesses the knowledge to handle work of the most complex nature.
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