A lifelong Chicagoan, Adam Henkels served in the Chicago Police Department just under three decades, first as an officer and later a sergeant, before retiring in 2021. He previously serviced in the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a master sergeant and fire protection specialist assistant chief. He is presently self-employed as an author and has written two books, though he has never been published, according to his LinkedIn. His campaign website has not laid out his policy objectives, but he has been vocal on Twitter about efforts like the rebuilding of the Logan Park Skate Park and promoting community safety education.

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