Since 1980 the Knights of Columbus has annually sponsored a Civic Awards Night giving recognition and honors to one Rock Island Police Officer who has performed exceptional service.
2025 Police Officer of the Year Honoree:
Officer Drake Schroeder
Selected By His Peers
Officer Schroeder was appointed to the Rock Island Police Department on January 18th, 2021, and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division.
Why He Was Nominated
Officer Schroeder was nominated by his peers for his unwavering dedication to duty throughout the year removing several dangerous fugitives from the streets of Rock Island. He is a valuable asset to the Rock Island Police Department as he continues to demonstrate his dedication every day, to keeping the community of Rock Island a safer place to live.