From excerpts sourced at NorthwestHerald.com:
Chief Mark Krause of the Harvard Police Department mentioned that a request to have police officers present at Harvard Fire Protection District board meetings, following a trustee's concern over a disruptive attendee, was denied. This concern arose after Trustee Joe Clarke expressed fears regarding the behavior of a participant at these gatherings.
Back in November, Harvard Fire Chiefs Steve Harter and Don Davidson faced a suspension of 36 hours due to a letter they had sent to board President Thomas Condon in June. In this letter, they criticized Trustee Clarke for displaying unprofessional and hostile conduct.
At the December board meeting, former firefighter Don Carlson voiced his deep dissatisfaction with the board, particularly pointing fingers at Trustee Clarke, whom he accused of bullying. Carlson argued that this behavior was tarnishing the reputation and undermining the confidence in the fire protection district’s leadership.
Other fire chiefs, like Marengo's Robert Bradbury and Woodstock's Michael Hill, used their speaking time to publicly defend the integrity and service record of Harter and Davidson.
In a memo addressed to McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks on January 2nd, Chief Krause and his attorney David McArdle highlighted that Clarke alleged Carlson had misrepresented facts, coerced his son into leaving the fire district, and even reviewed his personal personnel records spanning 31 years of service with the Village of Arlington Heights. Clarke further claimed in the memo that Carlson’s actions were excessive and irrational for someone merely questioning a public official.
Clarke concluded his letter by expressing belief that Carlson might carry a concealed weapon during meetings and poses a potential risk of violent behavior, likening it to going "postal." As such, Clarke recommended President Condon officially seek Harvard Police assistance to ensure order and safety at these sessions. He suggested that the presence of uniformed officers could help manage or remove Carlson if he exhibited further disruptive conduct.
However, Chief Krause, along with Condon, decided against having police involvement at these meetings, citing disinterest from the fire protection district.
Don Carlson responded via email to the Northwest Herald, stating he was shocked and outraged by these accusations. His attendance at these meetings was solely intended to voice his opinions about a trustee he viewed as a bully.
This ongoing situation highlights the tensions within the fire district and raises questions about how best to address conflicts while maintaining public safety and professional decorum.
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