Sgt. Phil Stice and the Joliet Police Honor Guard wait to post the colors as the Joliet Police Pipe and Drums kicks off the luncheon honoring the 2013 Police Officers of the Year presented by the Exchange Club of Joliet at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

The 2013 Police Officers of the Year awards wait for their recipients as Joliet Police Honor Guard posts the colors at the Exchange Club of Joliet luncheon Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

The 2013 Police Officers of the Year awards wait for their recipients as Joliet Police Honor Guard posts the colors at the Exchange Club of Joliet luncheon. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Guest speaker former Chicago Superintendent Jody Weis at the 2013 Police Officers of the Year award luncheon presented by Exchange Club of Joliet at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Guest speaker former Chicago Superintendent Jody Weis at the 2013 Police Officers of the Year award luncheon presented by Exchange Club of Joliet at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Joliet Police Chief Michael Trafton thanks the recipients of the 2013 Joliet Police Officers of the Year award as they stand to be recognized during the Exchange Club of Joliet luncheon at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Joliet Police Chief Michael Trafton presents Natalia Bedolla with her Crime Prevention Poster Winners certificate in the pre-kindergarten category at the 2013 Joliet Police Officers of the Year award luncheon presented by the Exchange Club of Joliet at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Joliet Police Chief Michael Trafton presents Elena Santori with her Crime Prevention Poster Winners certificate in the kindergarten category at the 2013 Joliet Police Officers of the Year award luncheon presented by the Exchange Club of Joliet at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Joliet Police Chief Michael Trafton presents Marissa Majewski with her Crime Prevention Poster Winners certificate in the 2nd grade category at the 2013 Joliet Police Officers of the Year award luncheon presented by the Exchange Club of Joliet at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Joliet Police Chief Michael Trafton presents Chloe Darley with her Crime Prevention Poster Winners certificate in the 3rd grade category at the 2013 Joliet Police Officers of the Year award luncheon presented by the Exchange Club of Joliet at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media

Joliet Police Chief Michael Trafton presents Ashley Murray with her Crime Prevention Poster Winners certificate in the 1st grade category at the 2013 Joliet Police Officers of the Year award luncheon presented by the Exchange Club of Joliet at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Illinois, Tuesday, February 12, 2013. | Joseph P. Meier~Sun-Times Media