Manteno Police Department Detective Zairius West is now Sgt. Zairius West. He’s been with the Manteno PD since 2017. The promotion happened this week (Tuesday) at the Manteno Village Board meeting. Family and friends were on hand for the promotion ceremony.

Police Chief Al Swinford speaks highly of his Detective, saying “he’s one who just eats up information. He becomes an expert everything he’s involved in.” Chief Swinford said ‘Zairius is an excellent instructor, he loves teaching the younger officers.

West is part of the county SWAT Team and is a Firearms & Control Tactics instructor.

Chief Swinford said “we’re excited about the promotion.”

Detective West will replace Sgt. Mike Berns. Berns retires March 31.

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