Mission & Vision & Strategic Goals

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5 ILACP Goals

These goals were first developed in 2016 as three-year goals for 2017-2019. The Board of Officers and Executive Board in 2019 approved a reaffirmation of these goals, establishing them as the association’s goals for 2020 to 2022. A slight change to the goals was instituted at the end of 2022 for the next year. The mission and vision statements were updated in 2025.

  1. Professional Development: Provide training, education and leadership development of the highest quality to meet the career needs of our members and their agencies.
  2. Legislative Advocacy: Keep members informed and be "Illinois’ voice of professional law enforcement" by demonstrating a proactive role and impact on legislation and public policies that affect policing and public safety throughout our state.
  3. Professional Services and Support: Provide a portfolio of timely and meaningful services, accreditations, and certifications that enhance the professional effectiveness of our members and the operational effectiveness of their respective agencies.
  4. Outreach: Demonstrate successful outreach to members, partners in law enforcement, and Illinois citizens to foster safer communities, optimal police-community relations, inclusion, and respect for diversity.
  5. Organizational Potency: Maintain and enhance the organizational and operational effectiveness and financial stability of the Association.
Slight Change to Wording Approved by Board of Officers and Executive Board
Dec. 13, 2022
Springfield, Illinois
Reaffirmed by Board of Officers and Executive Board
Dec. 11, 2019
Springfield, Illinois
First Adopted by Board of Officers and Executive Board
Dec. 7, 2016
Springfield, Illinois

 

I. VISION AND VALUES

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police envisions empowered law enforcement leaders guided by top-tier training, certification, and advocacy. As a trusted source for executive development and policy, we promote ethical, innovative, and accountable policing that builds lasting public trust and sets the standard for leadership and community partnership.

We value:

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Accountability
  • Fairness
  • Professionalism
  • Innovation
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Diversity
  • Inclusion

 

II. MISSION

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police promotes ethical leadership, professional excellence, and partnerships to advance policing through training, advocacy, and innovation.