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Professional Standards

The Professional Standards Division oversees internal accountability, policy compliance, and personnel integrity. This division plays a critical role in maintaining public trust and ensuring that officers adhere to departmental standards.
 

The Professional Standards Division is essential for:

  • Promoting ethical conduct

  • Ensuring procedural justice

  • Enhancing community trust

  • Supporting officer development


Core Functions
 

  • Internal Affairs Investigations - Handles administrative investigations into allegations of misconduct by police personnel. This includes complaints from the public or within the department itself.

  • Policy and Procedure Oversight - Reviews and updates departmental policies to ensure they align with legal standards, best practices, and community expectations.

  • Recruitment and Hiring - Manages the recruitment process, background checks, and onboarding of new officers to ensure high ethical and professional standards.

  • Training - Oversees Field Training and continuing education training programs, ensuring the department meets Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board (ILETSB) mandates. 

  • Public Information and Transparency - Communicates with the media and the public about departmental actions and investigations.

  • Critical Incident Analysis - Conducts reviews of major incidents involving police personnel to identify lessons learned and improve future responses.