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#Happeningatisp: ๐ฎโโ๏ธ We Graduated Largest Cadet Class in 25 Years ๐ Partnered with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Cold Cases ๐จ Made Arrests and Seized Drugs and Illegal Guns During Traffic Stops โ Participated in Coffee with A Cop in Germantown Hills and More.
ISP, along with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (@NHTSAgov), @IDOT_Illinois, and more than 300 state, county, and local law enforcement agencies are recognizing this yearโs ILACP โIllinois Speed Awarenessโฆ

๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฟ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐จ๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ง๐๐๐ก ๐ ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐งโฆ

๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐! On March 10, 2025, Trooper Dave Figgins responded to a request for assistance/flat tire on I-57 northbound. The motorist was grateful for Trooper Figgins' help and skill. He writes: "๐๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฑ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐งโฆ

๐ฅ High-energy. Laser focused. Highly trained. Find out more at the Women of ISP: Career Pathway Workshop! Hear what it takes to serve on ISPโs SWATโwhere you could lead high-intensity operations with courage and focus. ๐ Thursday, July 31, 2025 | ๐ 10AMโ1PM ๐ South: SWIC,โฆ

๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐! Never leave children, disabled or elderly adults, or pets in parked, unattended vehicles. Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to dangerous levels for people and pets.โฆ

In 2020, more than 7,000 pedestrians in the U.S. were killed by motorists. Stop for pedestrians because life is not a game. #slowdown #pedestriansafety
Donโt break the heart of those that care about you. #ArriveAlive. Donโt speed.

Starting with CC150, Director Kelly has ordered the return of the traditional Sam Browne belts for the dress uniform going forward. The belts remind us of our history and the professionalism all ISP officers display.

๐ See how Troopers in Air Operations protect from above. At the Women of ISP: Career Pathway Workshop youโll learn how pilots and tactical flight officers from ISP assist ground units during searches and pursuits across Illinois. Not a pilot yet? No problem - ISP pays for yourโฆ

๐ฌ Evidence brings justice. One career path at ISP is our Crime Scene Investigation. Find out more! ๐ผ 28-wk academy: $4,290/mo. ๐ $90K/year w/ benefits ๐๏ธ Apply by Oct 1 for our next Cadet Class beginning June 2026. ๐ illinoistrooper.com #CSI #IllinoisStatePolice

We remember Master Sergeant Jeffrey Vlcek. Master Sergeant Jeffrey Vlcek served with the Illinois State Police in District 15. Master Sergeant Jeffrey Vlcek's Illinois State Police career spanned from November 28, 1977 to July 13, 2003. End of Watch July 13, 2003 #Neverforget

We remember Trooper Michael T. Angelos. Trooper Michael T. Angelos was killed in an automobile accident. Nearing the end of his eight-hour shift, Trooper Angelos was pursuing a speeding car on Roosevelt Road near Elmhurst. Trooper Angelos pulled into the left lane to pass anโฆ

Your leadership. Your career. ๐ผ Paid 28-week academy training: $4,290/month ๐ $90K/year incl. benefits ๐๏ธ Apply by Oct 1 for our next Cadet Class beginning June 2026. ๐ illinoistrooper.com #WomenInLawEnforcement
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ค๐ข๐๐จ ๐พ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐พ๐ก๐๐จ๐จ 150 ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ The Illinois State Police (ISP) today graduated the largest cadet class in the lastโฆ

๐โ๐ฆบ She serves with her 4-legged partner by her side. Donโt miss the Women of ISP: Career Pathway Workshop. Youโll learn about the teamwork behind ISPโs K9 Unit and how these women and their dogs detect threats, protect communities, and save lives. ๐ Thursday, July 31, 2025 | ๐โฆ

This morning, ISP hosted its first-ever โCommand Runโ to celebrate the 150th cadet class. Director Brendan Kelly, First Deputy Director Rebecca Hooks, and ISP Command Staff lead cadets in a 1.5 miles long run, beginning at the ISP Central Headquarters and concluding at theโฆ


We remember Trooper Robert J. McDonald. Trooper Robert J. McDonald was killed in a motorcycle accident during a pursuit on Troy Road in Edwardsville. Trooper McDonald's motorcycle sideswiped another car as he was attempting to maneuver his motorcycle around another vehicle. Heโฆ

#HappeningAtISP: ๐ We Experienced 7th Move Over Related Crash of 2025 ๐จ Conducted 5-hour Joint Enforcement Detail With Champaign County Sheriffโs Office ๐ Brought Home 3 Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop Awards and More.
Degree earned. Now build your career. Letโs go! ๐ผ Paid academy training: $4,290/month ๐ $90K/year pay w/ benefits ๐๏ธ Apply by Oct 1 to start our June 2026 cadet class ๐ illinoistrooper.com #IllinoisStatePolice #CareerWithPurpose
