Police Department Personnel

Claude Casaletto

Chief of Police

Chief Claude Casaletto completed his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice at Oakton Community College and earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from National Louis University. Claude is also a graduate from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command and the FBI National Academy in Quantico Virginia class #230. Claude served with the Northfield Police Department from 1988 until his retirement in 2018. During his law enforcement career Claude served as patrol officer, Corporal, Sergeant and Deputy Police Chief. Other assignments that Claude has  participated in over his career have been; Perimeter team leader on the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System, Range Officer, Field Training Officer, Emergency Medical Technician, Rapid Deployment/Active shooter instructor, patrol carbine instructor, Use of Force instructor and Evidence Technician.

Randy Walker

Deputy Chief of Police

Randy completed his Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice at Harper College and earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Western Illinois University. Randy also is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course in Louisville, Kentucky. Randy served with the Palatine Police Department from 1985 until his retirement in 2013. During his law enforcement career Randy served as a patrol officer, School Resource Officer at Palatine High School, Juvenile Officer, Investigation Sergeant, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Commander, and Commander of Planning and Research.

Thomas Koch

Day Shift Team Leader - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tom Koch has been a police officer since 1977 and currently is the Team Leader for the day shift. He earned his Associate's Degree in Business Administration/Computer Programming from the City Colleges of Chicago. Prior to beginning his employment with the Harper College Police in 2008 Officer Koch served with the Illinois State Police in the ranks of Trooper, Sergeant, and Master Sergeant. Officer Koch is a Field Training Officer, as well as a RADAR/LIDAR Instructor. Officer Koch may be contacted at tkoch@harpercollege.edu

Richard Nowaczyk

Midnight Shift Team Leader - 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Rich Nowaczyk has been a police officer since 1977. He joined the Harper College Police in 2009. Rich earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Loyola University of Chicago. Rich is a Field Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Officer, and currently the Team Leader for the midnight shift. Rich started his police career with the Illinois State Police, where he was a Trooper for 7 years and a Special Agent/Investigator for 22 years. Officer Nowaczyk may be reached at rnowaczy@harpercollege.edu

Michael Healy

Afternoon Shift Team Leader - 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Mike Healy began his employment with the Harper College Police Department in June 2014. He holds an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement. In his law enforcement career of more than 30 years he has held several positions, most recently serving as a Patrol Sergeant. He worked in partnership for almost two decades with local schools as the school crossing safety liaison. He is most proud of the influence he has had on the lives of school students in his role as DARE Instructor and School Safety Officer. A car enthusiast, he spends much of his spare time working on his collector cars. Officer Healy may be contacted at mhealy1@harpercollege.edu.

Atif Bukhari

Atif Bukhari joined the Harper College Police Department in February of 2013. Atif began his employment with the Harper Police as a Community Service Officer before being promoted to Police Officer in July of 2014. Prior to being employed at Harper College Police Department, Atif completed an internship with Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center (Illinois State Police) as an Analyst. In 2012 Atif graduated with Honors from Western Illinois University where he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration with a minor in Homeland Security. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Homeland Security Management and Cyber Security Policy from Long Island University. Atif enjoys running and has competed in multiple marathons in the Chicagoland area. He is fluent in Hindi and Urdu. Officer Bukhari may be contacted at abukhari@harpercollege.edu.

Melissa Harrah

Melissa Harrah joined the Harper College Police in 2013. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Aurora University and is a graduate of the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA). Officer Harrah may be contacted at mdouglas@harpercollege.edu.

Myles Greenberg

Myles Greenberg became a police officer in 1986. Prior to joining the Harper College Police Department in 2014, Officer Greenberg served with the Elk Grove Village Police Department. Officer Greenberg earned his Bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University. During his career he specialized in traffic law enforcement and crash investigation, and achieved a certification from the State of Illinois as a Traffic Crash Reconstructionist. He is also a Certified Police Mountain Bike Officer. Officer Greenberg may be contacted at mgreenbe@harpercollege.edu

Kristopher Larson

Kris Larson joined the Harper College Police Department in 2003. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Concordia University and served in the Army National Guard, Officer Larson has attended various law enforcement training schools, including Juvenile Theory and Law, Police Mountain Bike Patrol, and the John E. Reid Interview and Interrogation School. Kris Larson is originally from Green Bay, WI. In his spare time Officer Larson likes to jog on the Chicago lake path, lift weights, and cheer on the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. Officer Larson may be contacted at klarson2@harpercollege.edu.

Stephan Liggio

Steve Liggio has been a police officer since 1994. Prior to his joining the Harper College Police in 2002 he served with the Carpentersville Police Department. Steve earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York College at Brockport. Steve completed the Cook County Sheriff's Police Academy in 1994. He is a certified firearms instructor and armorer. Steve is also a certified Crisis Intervention Officer and a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainer's Association. Steve has been involved in several campus organizations including, President's Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion 2012-2013, Shared Governance Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Liaison to Harper Pride Club, Member Faculty and Staff LGBT Employee Resource Group SAFE@Harper. Officer Liggio may be contacted at sliggio@harpercollege.edu.

Stu Schmidt

Stu Schmidt has been serving with the Harper College Police since 2003 when he was hired as a part-time Community Service Officer. In 2016 Stu took the next step in his career when he was promoted to a full-time police officer and he began his Basic Police Officer Certification training at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy in Glen Ellyn. Stu received his associate degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Harper College in 2009 and he is a graduate of Judson University in 2015 where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Management and Leadership. Officer Schmidt may be reached at sschmidt@harpercollege.edu

Agnieszka “Aggie” Wajda

Officer Wajda came to the United States with her family from Poland in 2002. After High School she volunteered to serve in the US Navy for five years. Aggie earned her Associates in Arts degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Harper College in 2014. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and minored in Interior design and graduated from National Lewis University in 2015. Aggie became a Harper College Police Officer in 2016. Officer Wajda may be reached at awajda@harpercollege.edu

Randy Hegland

Officer Randy Hegland became a police officer in 1989. Prior to joining the Harper Police Department in 2017, Officer Hegland served with the Grayslake Police Department. Officer Hegland earned his Associate Degree in Police Science Administration from Triton College. During his career he worked in Investigations, Juvenile Officer, Alcohol Enforcement Officer and Patrol. Officer Hegland can be contacted at rhegland@harpercollege.edu.