Officer Tovar began collecting household items from his own home that Nicoletti needed and word spread to his colleagues, who followed suit, bringing in furniture and other items.
Following a Facebook post about the effort, donations began to pour in from across the country.
Because Tovar's Facebook post included the fact that Nicoletti was unemployed, a local business offered him a job, where he has already begun work.
Home 2 Home Project—located in Countryside, IL—will fully furnish Nicoletti's apartment next week.
Chief Michael Cimaglia said on Facebook, "As the City of Berwyn Chief of Police I would like to say that I am proud of the efforts put forward by the brave men and women who went above and beyond the call of duty; serving and protecting while displaying compassion throughout their mission to help this Military Veteran who proudly served his country."