Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

100% just overheard at ILACP headquarters this afternoon: "Ain't no party like an ILACP party!" We couldn't help but agree.🥳 Looking forward to seeing everyone next month! #ILACP2026 🔗https://lnkd.in/gkXNEneH

Our friends over at Illinois Security Professionals Association have an interesting training session coming up at Maggiano's in Oak Brook if you are in the area! ISPA is hosting its next Educational Forum Series Program on Thursday, April 9. The featured speaker will be Garry McCarthy, President/CEO of McCarthy Byrnes Risk Management and a Retired Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. The topic of the presentation is: Leading Through the Unthinkable.

So many exciting events and presentations are set for this year's ILACP Training Conference! Register NOW to ensure you don't miss out on the networking, education, updates, fun, and more! #ILACP2026 💻➡ https://bit.ly/ILACP2026 📅 Join us in Springfield April 29-May 1

We are proud to announce that Mo Khan has been recognized as the recipient of this year's Laurence P. Mulcrone Public-Private Partnership Award. Mo’s career exemplifies the power of collaboration between law enforcement and the private sector. Through his work with Public Safety Partners and alongside local, state, and federal agencies, he has played a critical role in advancing public safety across Illinois and beyond. From advising on high-level security operations, including a National Special Security Event, to supporting community-focused initiatives such as Special Olympics Illinois and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, Mo’s impact extends far beyond traditional security roles. His service and commitment to strengthening partnerships continue to make a lasting difference in our communities. Please join us in congratulating Mo Khan on this well-deserved honor. #ilacp2026 Join us on May 1st in honoring Mo and other award winners - https://lnkd.in/gkXNEneH

Sign up soon for the Police Chief Certification Exam! This is being offered for free at our April training conference. See if you can pass the test and add the prestige of earning this valuable certification to your list of achievements. Register: https://lnkd.in/gjmuk2gB #ILACP2026 #Illinois #ILChiefs #ILACP #Police #LawEnforcement #Certification

🤯 We are utterly impressed with these EXCLUSIVE new ILACP Challenge Coins from our partners at Point Emblems! A limited number were made, and ONLY those attending the ILACP Awards and Installation Banquet will get one. Register early ➡️https://bit.ly/ILACP2026 #ILACP2026

Message from our partners - The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association (ILORCA) and Hy-Vee, Inc. are partnering to host Coffee & Cocoa with a Cop on April 15 from 9:00–11:00 AM at the MacArthur Blvd. store in #Springfield. Members of the ILACP and other law enforcement partners are invited to join retailers for an open conversation about the real impact of organized retail crime—and the importance of working together to prevent it. Events like this help break down barriers, build trust, and strengthen the partnerships needed to keep our businesses and communities safe. Coffee & Cocoa with a Cop is a simple but powerful reminder of what’s possible when communities come together. Learn more about ILORCA’s efforts to unite stakeholders around a shared goal: protecting retailers, supporting law enforcement, and strengthening our communities through collaboration. Join ILORCA today: https://ilorca.org/ #ILORCA #CoffeeAndCocoaWithACop #OrganizedRetailCrime #RetailSafety #LawEnforcement

A great start to our annual Lobby Day at the Capitol! Ready to get to work! #LobbyDay2026 #LobbyDay #Illinois #LawEnforcement #ILACP #IlChiefs

Our hearts break for the Illinois State University community, the families of those injured, and the responding officers. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers! 🙏 https://lnkd.in/gfnG8cCB

Don’t miss this powerful keynote at the 2026 ILACP Training Conference. Joshua Bitsko brings real-world experience to Police Resiliency and the Critical Incident Mindset. As one of the officers who stopped the gunman during the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, he knows firsthand that fear, anxiety, and hesitation are real, even with the best training. This session goes beyond tactics, focusing on the mental and emotional readiness officers need to perform under pressure and protect their long-term wellness. Real experience. Practical tools. Honest training. 📅 Join us in Springfield on April 30 🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/ILACP2026 #ILACP2026 #PoliceResiliency #Leadership #OfficerWellness #CriticalIncidentResponse #JoshBitsko