After three years, Loughran steps down as Glencoe’s public safety director

(This story was updated at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to include text from Sean Loughran’s resignation letter.)

Glencoe’s top first responder, Sean Loughran, resigned from his post earlier this month, citing “family obligations,” according to the Village of Glencoe.

Loughran was hired away from the Chicago Police Department in October 2023 to be the director of the Glencoe Public Safety Department, which encompasses the police department, fire department and emergency medical services. He replaced Cory Lewandowski, who was with Glencoe Public Safety for 10 years.

Loughran’s final day was Sept. 22, the same day he submitted his letter of resignation, which the Village of Glencoe provided to The Record.

“It has become apparent to me that I am no longer the ideal person to lead the Public Safety Department,” Loughran’s letter reads. “I am saddened by this realization, as I firmly believe in the Department’s mission, the top-tier service it provides for the community, and its dedicated members.”

In the letter, Loughran requests use of accumulated vacation and personal time, which the Village approved, said Village Manager Phil Kiraly in an email.

Deputy Public Safety Chief Andy Perley is the interim public safety director. Perley, who has been with the Village since 2008, served in the same capacity immediately prior to Loughran’s tenure.

In the release from the Vilage, Kiraly says, “We sincerely thank Sean for his service to Glencoe and his contributions to the Public Safety Department, and we wish him well. Our focus is on supporting our excellent Public Safety team and continuing to provide the important services our community relies on every day.”

While with Glencoe, Loughran, the release says, helped streamline recruitment and hiring, expanded safety and security coordination with Glencoe School District 35 and other local institutions, developed and supported mental health support programs for officers, and helped establish the Glencoe Public Safety Foundation.

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