Addison Police Department Bios

Chief Timothy P. Hayden, Chief of Police Chief Hayden is a 26 year law enforcement veteran rising through the ranks to his current position as Chief of Police of the Addison Police Department. He began his career in March of 1978 as a Patrol Officer in the Lombard Police Department. He came to the Addison Police Department in November of 1978 working patrol until 1981. He was assigned as a Criminal & Juvenile Investigator and served in that capacity for the next 6 years. In 1987 he was promoted to Sergeant and moved quickly on to the position of Patrol Division Commander. In May of 1990 he was appointed as Deputy Chief of Police in charge of the Field Services Division. His career cumulated in his recent appointment to Chief of Police. In addition to an outstanding career in law enforcement, Chief Hayden adds numerous educational credits to his profession. He earned six Masters Credits from the University of Virginia and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the National College of Education. Chief Hayden is a graduate of the 170th Session of the FBI National Academy as well as a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, and Supervision of Police Personnel. Chief Hayden is a member of numerous professional organizations focused on law enforcement. Chief Hayden oversees the day-to-day operation of the Department of 115 police personnel, 66 of which are sworn police officers. His leadership style is best described as management by teamwork wherein he believes in empowering staff to achieve successes by giving them opportunities to perform to their own level of expertise. He has a clear vision for the Department in maintaining its strength and building relationships in the community. The Addison Police Department is honored to have received its accreditation for the second time and maintains the high standards as set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The future is bright for the Addison Police Department because we have a Department of knowledgeable and dedicated personnel, as well as a rich history of successful programs.

Michael Simo, Deputy Chief of Police, Field Services Division Deputy Chief  Simo has been with the police department for 27 years. He had been assigned to the patrol and detective divisions before being promoted to sergeant in 1999. He has an Associates Degree in Law Enforcement, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management. He attended the School of Police Staff and Command at the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety in 2000. As Sergeant, he supervised various patrol shifts, the Traffic Unit, the Gang Tactical Unit, and oversaw fleet management.  In 2005, he was promoted to Watch Commander. In 2006, he was promoted to Deputy Chief.

Bill Babyar, Deputy Chief of Police, Support Services Division Deputy Chief Bill Babyar has been a member of the Addison Police Department since 1981. He has worked his way through the ranks of the department, serving as a patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant, patrol commander, and deputy chief. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from National Louis University, and is a graduate of the School of Police, Staff, and Command at Northwestern University. Bill is also a graduate of the 220th session of the FBI National Law Enforcement Academy.

Karen Miller, Watch Commander Hired as a police officer for the Village of Addison in 1985, Cmdr. Miller was assigned to the patrol division unit until 1993, when she became a full-time D.A.R.E. / Crime Prevention Officer for the department. In 2001, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to Planning, Research, Development, and Grants. Karen also became the CALEA Accreditation Manager for the department and supervisor of the Crime Prevention and D.A.R.E. Unit and the Fitness Program. In 2005, she was transferred to the Traffic Unit as Supervisor. Karen continues to oversee both of the department’s resource centers, supervises the Crime Prevention and D.A.R.E. Sections and the department’s Fitness Program. In 2006, she was promoted to Watch Commander. Cmdr. Miller is a graduate of the Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command. In 2006, she graduated from the FBI National Academy Session #226. Cmdr. Miller oversees the department's community programs including the D.A.R.E. Program, the School Based Resource Center, the Henry Hyde Resource Center, Neighborhood Watch and all the programming through the Crime Prevention Section. She also is responsible for the Bike Patrol Unit, the Community Response Unit and the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

Mark VanStedum, Watch Commander Cmdr. Mark VanStedum began his career with the Addison Police Department in 1987. His first assignment was in the Patrol Division as a Patrolman. His second assignment was to the Detective Division, where he served from 1991 to 2002. As Sergeant he was the supervisor in charge of the Criminal Investigations Section and Gang/Tactical Unit.  In 2006, he was promoted to Watch Commander. Cmdr. VanStedum has an Associates Degree in Police Science and is a graduate of the Police Training Institute, in Champaign, IL. He was a long time member of the West Suburban Detectives Association, the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigations Association. He is currently a Trustee with the Midwest Homicide Investigations Association. During his career with the Addison Police Department, Sergeant VanStedum has received numerous letters of commendation, as well as numerous awards from the Addison Merit Review Board. Sergeant VanStedum was employee of the year in 1999.

Donald Sommers, Director of Communications Don began his career with the Addison Police Department on June 12, 1973, when he was hired part-time as a Police Cadet; working the radio, answering telephones, and handling walk-in traffic in the radio room of the old Village Hall/Police Department. After passing the police tests, Don was hired as a police officer on May 12, 1973. As a patrol officer he worked as an Evidence Technician, Breathalizer Operator, and a Field Training Officer in addition to his regular patrol duties. He received several Merit Review Awards for his contributions on various cases during this period of his career; including one of the few officers to be involved in a shooting in 1978. On March 6, 1984 Don was promoted to the rank of Sergeant; continuing to work in the patrol division, on rotating shifts with rotating days off. He attended the Staff and Command administrative training course at Northwestern University’s Traffic Institute. On September 21, 1991 Don was reassigned from a patrol supervisor to become the Criminal Investigations Section Supervisor. During his tenure in Investigations he supervised and participated in a multitude of major cases and multi-jurisdictional task forces, including the successful investigation of nine murder cases. He also was instrumental in joining the ILEIN and MOCIC intelligence organizations, and became an officer and then president of the Midwest Homicide Investigators Association. He taught at most of the prior Citizens Police Academies, and Senior Citizens Police Academies. On November 26, 2001 Don retired his commission as a sworn officer, after 28 years of service. On November 27, 2001 Don accepted the civilian position of Communications Director, where he currently works.

Larry Stoll, Director of Records Larry Stoll began his career with the Village of Addison Police Department in May 1978. During his 20 years of service, he has served as a Patrol Officer, a Police Counselor at Addison Trail High School, a Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Commander and Deputy Chief. Deputy Chief Stoll was instrumental in bringing the school based resource center concept to the Village of Addison by assisting in the formation of the first school based resource center in DuPage County. He serves on the board of directors for the center as Vice Chairman. Deputy Chief Stoll received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Roosevelt University and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. In 1998, he became a graduate of the 194th session of the FBI’s National Law Enforcement Academy, a prestigious training program for command personnel involved in the administration of police agencies. He received his Masters Degree in Criminal/Social Justice in 2001from Lewis University.

Doug Olson, Sergeant Sergeant Olson began his law enforcement career in 1990 after serving a four year active duty service enlistment as a Security Police Officer in the United States Air Force. He has an Associates Degree from College of DuPage, and a Bachelors Degree in Management from National-Louis University. He also is a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and is trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, (CPTED), principles from the University of Louisville.  He was promoted to Sergeant in 2007. While a patrolman, Sergeant Olson was assigned to; patrol, the Crime Prevention Section and Planning, Research and Development. He also has the following specialties, Juvenile Officer, Physical Fitness Instructor, I.P.M.B.A. Police Cyclist Officer, CALEA Manager, D.A.R.E. Instructor, and a CPR/AED Instructor.

Joseph Lullo, Sergeant Day shift - Beat 3

Mike Tierney, Sergeant Sergeant Tierney has been with the Addison Police Department since 1982, having grown up in Addison.  He has an Associates Degree from College of DuPage, a Bachelors Degree in Management from National-Louis University, and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Management from Benedictine University. He was the first D.A.R.E. officer in the Village of Addison and one of the first 50 to teach it in the State, before piloting the High School D.A.R.E. program.  He served on the Addison Substance Responsibility Commission and is a current member of the Addison Police Pension Board, since 1999.  He has also previous worked as Addison Trail High School's liaison officer, and been a member of the Criminal Investigations Section. He is trained as an Evidence Technician, Arson Investigator, Field Training Officer, Youth Officer, Bicycle Patrol Officer and speaks Spanish. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2006.

John Moffitt, Sergeant, Traffic Section Sergeant Moffitt joined the Addison Police Department in 1988 after serving a four year active service enlistment as a Security Police Officer in the United States Air Force. While assigned as a patrolman, Sergeant Moffitt has served as a Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician assigned to Major Crimes Unit, Certified Arson Investigator, Juvenile Officer, Physical Fitness Instructor, I.P.M.B.A. Police Cyclist Officer, Gang Enforcement Specialist Officer and Certified Police Instructor. Sergeant Moffitt has maintained several additional duties as a member of the Addison Police Departments Safety Review Committee, Physical Fitness Committee and Honor Guard Unit. In 1999 Sergeant Moffitt was assigned to the Traffic Unit as a Crash Investigator and Second Division Vehicle Enforcement Officer after obtaining certification through Northwestern University Traffic Institute. In May of 2005 he was promoted to Sergeant assigned to the Patrol Division and Major Crimes Evidence Technician Supervisor.  He is currently assigned as the Supervisor of the Bike Unit and serves as a Patrol/Field Training Supervisor.

Steve Ruggiero, Sergeant, Crime Prevention/D.A.R.E. Sergeant Ruggiero joined the Addison Police Department in 1989, after serving six years on active duty in the United States Air Force. While assigned as a patrolman, Sgt. Ruggiero served as an Evidence Technician, Field Training Officer, and Firearms Instructor. Since his promotion to the rank of Sergeant in 1998, he has completed Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command. Sgt. Ruggiero is currently assigned to the Field Services Division, serving as a Patrol/Field Training Supervisor. He is also the department rangemaster, responsible for all firearms related training.

Russ Schecht, Sergeant Sergeant Schecht started his Law Enforcement Career with the Addison Police Department in 1980. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he received a Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement Administration. In 1988 Sergeant Schecht started up the first Gang Tactical Unit in DuPage County and stayed in the unit for 16 years. He is a court certified expert in Street Gangs and continues to instruct classes on Gang Identification throughout the State. He is also an Instructor at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. Sergeant Schecht has also held the position of Evidence Technician, Field Training Officer, Juvenile Officer, and is a Hostage Negotiator. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2005 and is assigned to the Patrol Division.

Roger Saran, Sergeant Sergeant Saran began his law enforcement career in 1982. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he received a Bachelors Degree majoring in Law Enforcement Administration and a minor in Business. He graduated with honors. While assigned as a patrolman, Sergeant Saran has served as a Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician assigned to the Major Crime Unit, Certified Arson Investigator, Juvenile Officer, Breathalyzer Operator, Crash Investigator, Second Division Vehicle Enforcement Officer, and Second Division Vehicle Inspector. In September of 2007 he was promoted to Sergeant assigned to the Patrol Division. He is assigned as second supervisor for evidence technicians and second supervisor for major crashes.

Brian Lindstrom, Sergeant