Though Patrick H. Siemsen has been a proud resident of Homewood for over 20 years, his deep ties to Homewood include his 27-year career with the Homewood Police Department, where he served in roles such as Police Officer, Tactical Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Detective Sergeant. He also spent nearly 25 years with the South Suburban Emergency Response Team, holding positions up to Team Commander and Director of Training.

Patrick’s career in public service began with his six-year tenure in the U.S. Army/Illinois Army National Guard, where he served honorably as a Sergeant. He graduated from the Chicago Police Department, which led to a distinguished career in law enforcement and public safety.

Patrick serves as Chief of Police for the City of Momence and recently earned certification as a Certified Chief of Police from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.

Beyond his Homewood service, Patrick has led multiple police departments as Chief of Police and served as Director of Safety and Security for the Crete-Monee School District.

Patrick’s educational achievements include an Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Political and Social Justice. He graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command and its Executive Management Program.

As co-owner of Threat Assessment Executives, Patrick helps schools implement safety programs, including threat assessments, workplace violence prevention, and therapy dog initiatives. He is also an experienced educator, teaching criminal justice courses at colleges and universities, and has presented at national conferences on public safety and security.

Patrick is married with four adult children. His wife and son are committed to public service through careers in law enforcement. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.

With his extensive background in leadership, public safety, and community engagement, Patrick H. Siemsen is committed to serving Homewood and working toward a safe, vibrant, and thriving future for all residents.