Police Chief/E.M.A. Coordinator Timothy Baldermann
E.M.A. is the new department which has replaced E.S.D.A. Police Chief Timothy Baldermann is the coordinator of E.M.A. Chief Baldermann has direct responsibility for the organization, administration, training and operation of the village emergency management agency organization, subject to the direction and control of the village president as provided by statute.
Chief Baldermann joined the Chicago Ridge Police Department in April of 1988. Tim has held every position in the police department over the past seventeen years. He has served as Corporal (September 1993), Detective/Sergeant (June 1994), Commander (May 1996), Deputy Chief (September 1996) and was appointed Chief in August of 2001. Chief Baldermann earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Governor State University. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University, School of Police Staff and Command and the F.B.I. National Academy, 196th Session.
Chief Baldermann has received numerous commendations and awards over his career. For his work in investigations, Tim received international recognition from the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association. He is also a Sheriff’s Medal of Honor recipient and has been recognized several times for his work in the field of Domestic Violence Prevention.
Tim is also the Founder/Chairman of Project P.R.O.T.E.C.T. (Promoting Responsibility and Obligation To Enhance Community Togetherness). This organization has raised tens of thousands of dollars for abused women and children in our area. Project P.R.O.T.E.C.T. has also sponsored successful drives for school supplies, clothing/food/toys for needy children and blood for the American Red Cross.