Today at 11:00AM, Sam’s Club located at 2450 Main St. in Evanston honored Evanston Police Officer Sean O’Brien for his heroics last year when Officer O’Brien while off-duty rescued a little boy from the Des Plaines River. Officer O’Brien was recognized as “Officer of the Month” for April 2014 and received an award of $500.00 to be donated to the charity of his choice.  Officer O’Brien donated the money to ‘Autism Speaks”, a national organization for helping research the cause, prevention and treatment of Autism. 

Officer O’Brien stated that he wanted to give back in a manner that could help the 7 year old boy who he saved on March 5, 2013. Attached in this media release is a photo taken today of Officer O’Brien with the monetary award for charity.   Numerous Evanston Police officers and community members were present for the award.