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| Title | Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Brian Ley |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Committee is responsible for developing an annual award program to recognize law enforcement officers, who were killed, seriously hurt, or displayed exceptional bravery or heroism in the line of duty. Working with law enforcement organizations in the state to design, develop, and procure law enforcement Medal of Honor; and selecting an appropriate date or occassion for the presentation. |
| Term | Sheriff and Police Chief--2 years; other appointment members-1 year NO HOLDOVER LANGUAGE |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | n/a |
| Compensation | Expenses |
| Qualifications | none specified |
| Composition |
4 members: 4 appointed by Governor; 1 sheriff; 1 chief of police from other than Chicago; 1 representative of a statewide law enforcement officer organization; 1 retired Illinois law enforcement officer; Ex-officio: Director, Dept. of State Police; Superintendent, Chicago Police Dept.; Executive Director, Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers' Training Board. |
| Chair | Director of Illinois State Police |
| Authority | 20 ILCS 3985/2001 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apa, Robert | Statute | Ex-Officio, Executive Director, Law Enforcement Officers Training Board | None | ||
| Bullock, Rhonda | 11/01/2005 | Governor | Member, Statewide law enforcement officer organization | Cook | |
| Fowler, James | 11/01/2011 | Governor | Member, Retired Law Enforcement Officer | Saline | |
| Grau, Hiram | Statute | Ex-Officio, State Police | None | ||
| McCarthy, Garry | Statute | Ex-Officio, Chicago Police Department | None | ||
| Strzelecki, Dean | 11/01/2012 | 07/30/2010 | Governor | Member, Chief of Police (outside of Chicago) | Cook |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, Sheriff | None |