Public Safety Employee Promotions
O’Fallon, Illinois – Mayor Gary L. Graham is pleased to announce that during the September 21, 2015 City Council Meeting, Lieutenant James Cavins was promoted to Captain, Sergeant Kirk Brueggeman was promoted to Lieutenant, and Patrol Officer Mike Mojzis was promoted to Sergeant.
“I congratulate each of these employees on their achievement and sincerely thank them for their dedication to our community. Their expertise and professionalism is one of the many reasons why O’Fallon is such a great community in which to live,” said Mayor Graham.
Captain James Cavins began his career at the O’Fallon Police Department 26 years ago. During that time, he has served as a Detective, Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Traffic and Training Coordinator, and most recently, as a Lieutenant and O’Fallon’s Investigations Commander. Captain Cavins serves as a Deputy Commander of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis as well as being an instructor at the Southwestern Illinois Police Academy.
Lieutenant Kirk Brueggeman joined the department 17 years ago. Since then, he has held the positions of Patrol Sergeant, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer and Detective. Lt. Brueggeman has also served on the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis.
Sergeant Mike Mojzis has 15 years of service with the O’Fallon Police Department. He has held the positions of Patrol Officer, Traffic Safety Officer, Field Training Officer, and Canine Officer. Sgt. Mojzis is also an instructor at the Southwestern Illinois Police Academy.
“My congratulations to Capt. Cavins, Lt. Brueggeman, and Sgt. Mojzis,” said Public Safety Director, Chief Eric Van Hook. “These are three very capable individuals who are excited about the opportunity to serve the community.”
The promotions are a result of the recent retirement of Mick Hunter, who served 27 years with the O’Fallon Police Department. During that time, Mick served as a Detective, Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Traffic and Training Coordinator, Lieutenant, O’Fallon’s Investigations Commander, and most recently, Captain.
For more information, please contact the O’Fallon Public Safety Department at 618.624.4545
Pictured: (left to right) Commissioner Rick Reckamp, Commissioner Russ Thoman, Lt. Rob Schmidtke, Lt. Kerry Andrews, Chief Eric Van Hook, Capt. Mark Berry, Capt. Jim Cavins, Lt. Kirk Brueggeman, and Sgt. Mike Mojzis