Nicholas Gilmore was sworn in as a full-time Mackinaw Police Officer at the January 10 meeting of the Village Board of Trustees.  Gilmore officially started his duties on Monday, January 17.

Gilmore comes to the Mackinaw Police Department with extensive knowledge and experience. He received an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from Illinois Central College, and a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University. Until recently, Gilmore served as a Sergeant with the Bradley University Police Department.