Weekly Cosmo Luncheon_Sheriff Gary Caruana
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12 Mar 2020 |
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 Rockford Cosmopolitan
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COSMO'S, MAKE SURE TO RSVP FOR THIS LUNCHEON. THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GET INSIGHT INFORMATION INTO WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE STATELINE AREA!!! SEE YOU THERE
Hello Cosmo
Please join us for nexts week luncheon, where we will be welcoming not only the Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana, but one of our very own Rockford Cosmo members. Below is a great bio about the sheriff and his mission. There are very many of you that either live in winnebago county and or own or either work at business's that are affected by county safety concerns. Hear what's going on with the sheriff dept and also what is incredibly important in our upcoming future that will make a very large impact to us all.
In 2014 Gary Caruana was elected and subsequently sworn in as the 38th Sheriff of Winnebago County. In September of 2017, Caruana announced his decision to run for re-election in 2018. In the late 70's and early 80's Sheriff Caruana served nearly a decade as a Winnebago County Deputy Sheriff. During this time he served as a patrol officer, corrections officer, and process server allowing him to develop an understanding of the workings of the entire department.
In the early eighties Caruana decided to move to the private sector where he began his longtime career with United Parcel Service (UPS). Caruana rose through the ranks of the corporation. During this growth, he also attended college earning a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree.
At UPS Caruana became the Corporate Investigative Security Manager responsible for facilities in Illinois including Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford airports. This responsibility covered 12,000 employees and millions of parcels carried by thousands of vehicles across the state. Caruana developed working relationships with Local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies including the post 9/11 master operating security plans within O’Hare, Rockford and Peoria airports.
Caruana retired in 2013 from UPS and began discussing his desire to run for Sheriff of Winnebago County. On September 5, 2013 he made his candidacy official before a crowd of over 150 friends and supporters. Caruana has also served as a substitute teacher in the local public school system and has been a volunteer for Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful. Caruana also served as a commissioner on the Rockford Board of Fire and Police.
During his term in office Sheriff Caruana has continued and built upon a very cooperative relationship with other law enforcement agencies. The relationship with the Rockford Police Department has been significantly improved and is producing results regarding arrests and crime rates. Caruana also attended and graduated from the FBI Academy where he was able to develop relationships and exchange ideas with other law enforcement agencies across the country.
Caruana resides in Rockford with his wife Maria.