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May 9, 2024 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel Appreciation Week
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) recognizes the hard work all of our law enforcement personnel do each and every day and we want to show our appreciation. Civilian personnel in the law enforcement field play a pivotal role in our criminal justice system by providing much-needed support, expertise, and essential services to the profession. "Civilians are the unsung heroes of our police departments," stated ILACP President Chief Marc Maton. "It has been a long time coming to establish a formal appreciation week." The ILACP proclaims the first full week of June (beginning the first Sunday of the month) every year to be designated as Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel Appreciation Week, to be observed throughout the State as a week to honor the dedicated civilian personnel at law enforcement agencies. "Given all of the incredible work being done by our civilian law enforcement employees day in and day out, it was important to me during my time as president to find a way to recognize their professionalism and their contributions to public safety,” wrote former ILACP President Chief Lou Jogmen. “I'm grateful to the ILACP for their leadership in fulfilling this aspiration by designating this time each year where we can all honor the men and women who serve their communities with distinction as civilian law enforcement employees." We’re grateful to work alongside such wonderful people who dedicate themselves to helping us serve our community with excellence. Please join us each year in conveying our gratitude to all of the Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel who support our officers and community through their unwavering commitment and hard work. |
