A Clinton Police Officer was recently recognized for his service to the Clinton School district recently by the Illinois State Board of Education, or ISBE. 

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers tells Regional Radio School Resource Officer Mike Bennett was recently recognized with the award of meritorious service in the educational service personnel category.

Officer Bennett says it was a high honor to be recognized along with four other teachers in the district. Officer Bennett helps lead the DARE program at Clinton Elementary School as well as the self-awareness curriculum which he helped bring to Clinton Schools several years ago.

Clinton Schools Superintendent Curt Nettles has praised Officer Bennett in the past for his ability to connect with students and make an impact on their lives.