Command Talk with the Illinois Chiefs

In this episode of Behind the Badge Illinois, David Hochberg discusses navigating police hierarchy and department structure with our expert co-hosts, ILACP Executive Director Kenny Winslow, O'Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman, and Dekalb Police Chief David Byrd.Next Episode: De-escalation

In this week's episode, David Hochberg is joined by co-hosts Chief Lou Jogmen, Chief David Byrd, Chief Steve Johnson, and Chief Eric Echevarria to discuss how the public can stay safe and how criminal activity affects our everyday lives. To kick off the conversation, our panel takes on the topic of public safety after the mass shooting following a Super Bowl LVIII victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs. The conversation goes on to detail how you can't live your life "in the red", but rather you should strive to "live in the yellow". Be cautious and alert.Learn more at https://www.ilchiefs.org/Have a question for our team? Email them at behindthebadgeil@gmail.com 

On this episode of Behind the Badge, host David Hochberg is joined by Fairview Heights Chief of Police Steve Johnson, Dekalb Chief of Police David Byrd, Highland Park Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, and Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Deputy Director AJ Bailey to address current events happening within law enforcement from the eyes of law enforcement leaders. To kick off the conversation, our esteemed panel dives a little deeper into last week’s topic of recruitment and retention challenges within law enforcement with a larger focus on retention. Then, to end this episode Chief Byrd shares a funny police story.

Learn more at https://www.ilchiefs.org/behind-the-badge-illinoisBehind the Badge Illinois is a show with law enforcement professionals to talk about topics that are current and get a police officer's perspective on those topics.In this episode, get to know the co-hosts and the mission of Behind the Badge Illinois. You can find more information on the 10 Shared Principles here READ the Command Magazine article, "Recruiting the New Generation of Officer"

We're restarting our spotlights on new police chiefs in Illinois. First up on our New Chief Chat is Quincy Police Chief Adam Yates!Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/bk655V_OR5E

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) is highlighting the amazing work the association’s committee chairs continue to accomplish.During this episode of Committee Spotlights, we sit down for a one-on-one interview with Legal Committee Chair Don Zoufal.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3SCiWsWkk9c

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) wants to take the time to highlight the amazing work the association’s committee chairs continue to accomplish.We will spotlight at least two committees each month, including a one-on-one interview with the committee’s chairperson.Next up is Awards Committee Chair Glenwood Police Chief Derek PeddycordWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/TcB6UjcCXvU

As we begin a new year, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) wants to take the time to highlight the amazing work the association’s committee chairs continue to accomplish.We will spotlight at least two committees each month, including a one-on-one interview with the committee’s chairperson.First up on our list is Diversity Committee Chair Calumet Park Police Chief Christopher Fletcher.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/86nuNX5q1ts

Retired Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Executive Director Ed Wojcicki sits down for a special one-on-one interview on his official last day.Listen in as we go over his 46-year career highlights, stories, and more in this one-hour interview. He'll also share tips and words of wisdom for the future of law enforcement.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/euTKeYKLqSg

Our guests on this episode are: Matt Albence, USA-IT Spokesman & former acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Kristin Reif, Director of External Affairs, Philip Morris International (PMI) They are from an initiative known as United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (aka USA-IT).  This is a public education campaign with a mission to combat black market trade. USA-IT is backed by a coalition of national and state brand enforcement experts, law enforcement agencies, and leading business organizations. The initiative provides information and training programs.  Through these educational efforts, USA-IT supports local officials, law enforcement, and thought leaders as they work to tackle illegal trade and raise public awareness of the depth of the problem as well as the severe consequences inflicted on states and municipalities by black market profiteers.The Illinois Chiefs are one of the 18 partners who have joined forces with USA-IT to combat illegal trade.  

In this episode, Executive Director Ed Wojcicki offers a recap of the spring session and where we stand on our priority issues. Plus, our upcoming conference and member survey results on recruitment and retention. 

If we want to advocate for the legislative issues that affect policy in Illinois, we have to understand the issues. In this episode, ILACP Deputy Director Kenny Winslow explains each of our TOP 5 legislative issues along with our association's initiatives and bills designed to improve law enforcement across the state. Take 15 minutes to gain a deeper understanding of how these bills and issues could potentially impact policing in Illinois. This episode is great prep before you meet with a legislator, or suggest your representatives listen too.