| Title: | Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee |
| Contact Name: | Lieutenant John Thompson |
| Contact Title: | Illinois State Police, Office of Governmental Affairs |
| Contact Phone: | 217.782.0132 |
| Contact E-Mail: | John.C.Thompson@illinois.gov |
| 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: | Of the appointed members, the sheriff and police chief shall each serve a 2-year term and the organization representative and retired officer shall each serve a one-year term |
| Senate Confirmation: | No |
| Party Affiliation: | n/a |
| Qualifications: | none specified |
| Compensation: | Expenses |
| 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 |