Description: Pete Kalenik is committed to public service. This commitment has led him to serve as a Chicago police officer, an AmeriCorps educator, and a soldier with the Illinois Army National Guard. #Chicago #WeAllServe ✶✶✶✶
Public Safety
Pete Kalenik is a Patrolman and Field Training Officer in the Chicago Police Department . Throughout his career, he has protected families in one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods . As a result, he has served at the forefront of Chicago's fight against gun violence and worked tirelessly to combat America's opioid epidemic .
Pete is also an Infantryman and Lieutenant in the Illinois Army National Guard . He originally joined the military under the National Call to Service program . Prior to earning his commission , Pete served as a Staff Sergeant and Civil Affairs Team Leader in the Army Reserve .