2009 - Chicago Police Lieutenants Association

THE Spring 2009 Vol. 17, No. 1 

Official publication of the 

Police Benevolent & Protective Association 

POLICEMEN’S magazine 

Legal Director Sean Smoot and 

Sergeant at Arms Kevin Bettis meet 

with Governor Pat Quinn 

The Policemen’s Magazine Spring 2009 1

2 Spring 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine

IN THIS 

ISSUE 

ARTICLES 

The official publication of the Police Benevolent 

and Protective Association of Illinois 

Aims and Policies of the Police Benevolent 

and Protective Association of Illinois 

1. To issue a quarterly publication known as The Policemen’s Magazine. 

2. To urge adequate compensation for all police officers employed in the 

various police departments in the state of Illinois. 

3. To help in defraying the funeral expenses of all police officers dying of 

natural causes or those who are killed in the line of duty. 

4. To act in the interest of and for the benefit of all police officers employed by 

police departments in the state of Illinois and for those members who have 

been pensioned from the same police departments and to promote their 

welfare. 

5. To disseminate useful and helpful knowledge pertaining to law enforcement. 

6. To create a cooperative spirit between the police departments and the 

citizens of this state. 

7. To work for the expansion of the order. 

8. To sponsor worthwhile youth programs for boys and girls throughout the 

state of Illinois. 

9. To secure suitable pensions and disability remuneration and proper compensation 

for dependents of deceased police officers. 

10. To ensure uniformity of state traffic laws and to promote general public 

safety. 

11. To inform government officials and state legislators of the problems of law 

enforcement officers as related to their working conditions and salaries. 

12. To defend and publicize the integrity of the vast majority of Illinois police 

officers who, at great personal sacrifice, are devoting their lives and 

careers to the noble profession of law enforcement. 

Reader information.........................4 

The Executive Board.......................5 

President’s Message.......................6 

Mark your calendars.......................8 

2009 Officer of the Year................ 11 

2009 E-board Candidates..............17 

2009 Softball.................................30 

NAPO Victory................................20 

2009 Golf Outing...........................21 

Napo Meets with Biden.................31 

Sam Harris Uniforms ....................34 

Hobart “Curly” Rogers...................36 

Youth Grant Application.................39 

PB&PA Visa Application................41 

UNIT NEWS 

Unit # 6 - Rockford........................23 

Unit #11 - Danville.........................24 

Unit #14 - Alton.............................25 

Unit #21 - Bloomington.................26 

Unit #22 -Normal...........................27 

Unit #28 - Dekalb .........................28 

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UNIT #? 

YOUR UNIT 

NEWS 

What has your unit been doing? 

• Did you have a local picnic for your members and their families? 

• Is anyone from your unit involved in the Special Olympics? 

• Are you using your Youth Grant to sponsor little league teams or other summer activities? 

• Has anyone been awarded special commendations lately? 

• Any promotions or retirements you would like to share? 

• Anything happening in your department or community that you would like to share with other 

PB&PA members? 

You do not have to be the official “secretary” for your unit. We accept articles and pictures from all 

of our members! You can send in anything at anytime and we will add it to the next magazine issue. If you 

don’t think you’re a great writer, just send in a picture with who and what is pictured and we’ll add a caption. 

Just be sure to include your name and a phone number where we can reach you for verification. 

Send submissions to: PB&PA of IL, 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702. 

WIN A GOLF SHIRT 

Members: 

Look for this picture throughout the magazine 

and submit the page number, your name, unit, 

address, and phone number for a chance to win 

a PBPA golf shirt.* 

READER 

INFORMATION 

Editorial Deadlines: 

February 1 to print in March (Spring) 

May 1 to print in June (Summer) 

August 1 to print in September (Fall) 

November 1 to print in December (Winter) 

Text: 

• Please type all material. 

• Please do not type in all caps. 

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Shelly Howard 

PB&PA of IL 



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EXECUTIVE BOARD & STAFF 

1st Vice President 

Jim Genz 

15 Primrose Lane 

Sycamore, IL 60178 

Home: 815-899-3399 

Work: 847-289-2664 

Cell: 815-757-5541 

2nd Vice President 

Rich Holman 

238 Melrose Drive 

Colona, IL 61241 

Work: 309-752-1555 

Cell: 309-781-5634 

Financial Secretary 

John Pallohusky 

1616 W. Pershing Road 

Chicago, IL 60609 

Work: 773-376-7272 

Treasurer 

Mike Eddlemon 

4321 N. Nelson Dr 

Peoria, Il 61614 

Home: 309-691-3528 

Work: 309-208-4552 

Cell: 309-472-2323 

Recording Secretary 

Bruce Brannum 

3812 Modesto Drive 

Rockford, IL 61114 

Home: 815-877-3787 

Work: 815-987-5824 

Cell: 815-222-7471 

Youth Activities Director 

Troy L. Hogren 

22601 Bo-Sue Court 

Danville, IL 61834 

Home: 217-431-4213 

Work: 217-431-2244 

Cell: 217-474-0429 

President 

Richard Gillespie 

608 Blair Street 

Alton, IL 62002 

Home: 618-462-5961 

Work: 618-463-3505 x235 

Cell: 618-781-0282 

Sgt.-at-Arms 

Todd Keil 

13817 Deer Ridge Road 

Bloomington, IL 61704 

Work: 309-434-2700 

Cell: 309-275-0055 

Sgt.-at-Arms 

Kevin Bettis 

17331 Woodland Lakes Drive 

Petersburg, IL 62675 

Cell: 217-741-1416 

Chief Legal Counsel 

Sean Smoot 

435 W. Washington St. 


Work: 217-523-5141 

Home: 217-793-2079 

Cell: 217-725-9979 

Governmental Affairs 

Joel Brunsvold 



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Fax: 217-523-7677 

Magazine Staff: 

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Association 

Committees 

SPORTS COMMITTEE 

Chairman: 

Jim Genz, Elgin 

Members: 

James Brown, Aurora 

Dan O’Shea, Elgin 

Rick Dhabalt, Springfield 

Dave Frame, Belleville 

Terry Hepner, Galesburg 

Rick Hutchison, Bradley University 

Shane Gibbs, Alton 

Larry Osenga, Kankakee 

Todd Weir, Normal 

Tina Hartz, Knox County 

Kevin Bettis, Conservation Police 

Harold Combs, Rockford 

Tom Miller, Quincy 

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 

Chairman: 

Ron White, Decatur 

Members: 

Ron Hartzell, Peoria 

Robert Kirchner, Chicago 

Jim Chadwick, Rock Island 

Dave Cone, Rockford 

Joe Johnston, Champaign 

Terry McCord, Danville 

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From the President 

Richard Gillespie 

President 

Well, we have turned to a new year and a lot of changes have been made and are still taking place as you read this 

article. Before I get started with my article I want to take the time to compliment all of our Law Enforcement Officers for doing 

a great job. Throughout our Country, especially in our own state, counties and towns, we have seen a decrease in crimes. 

That shows our hard work. Just about this time of year statistics are beginning to be published, grant(s) and grant monies are 

becoming available and we have been able to wash away some of the old and start anew. 

The Governor has been replaced, we have a new President, a National wave of hope and prosperity seems to be on 

the horizon. As all of our politicians have been quoted saying “we still have a difficult road in front of us.” I believe that “us” 

working individuals will be able to see and be part of this new beginning. Just pray that all of our Police Officers, Firefighters, 

and Military personnel are safe and return home to family and loved ones. We also must pray for our politicians so that they 

take this new direction and that corruption is a thing of the past. 

The Executive Board is trying to hammer out a new budget. The process is not easy as we have to take into 

consideration a probable drop in revenues. So, in an attempt to off set some of those planned budgetary items, we have 

filed for articles of incorporation for our philanthropic foundation, the Illinois Police Foundation (IPF). A copy of the articles is 

available at the office for all to review. 

Hopefully by the time you read this we will have had a meeting with the new Governor, Pat Quinn. I am optimistic 

that the Association goals along with our legislative platform will be met with sincerity and a willingness to work with law 

enforcement to further our efforts to improve our quality of life. 

I have announced to my Executive Board my candidacy for a second term as your President. I hope that I have not 

let anyone down and have kept my promise to you to make our association better. I have been looking forward to serving this 

Association as President and have found that there are still some things that I believe our Association needs and I would like to 

see them through. With your help we will be able to accomplish our Association mission by promoting the welfare of the police 

families in our association. 

We have begun the New Year in a fragile economy. I believe our organization is sound and I have every intention of 

keeping it that way. We have, as an organization made, commitments to support our namesake’s, one being The National 

Law Enforcement Museum. We have less than $2,000.00 in that account and for this year we need to come up with 

another $18,000.00 which will keep us on track with our pledge of $100,000.00 in five (5) years. We have made our first two 

installments bringing us to $40,000.00 paid. The Board has taken a look at some options, one being a “Special Assessment” 

which our bylaws provide for. I am not willing to do this at this time provided our local Units step up and provide donations 

as in years past. I will be sending a letter to each local President asking for some help. With that help I believe the “Special 

Assessment” will be a non-issue. So, bear with me! 

Everyone will be receiving a postcard about our magazine. One of the ways to cut our overhead is by trimming our 

magazine costs. We had started producing our magazine last year which allowed us to receive a bigger cut from MPI. The two 

biggest items for producing the magazine is the printing cost and postage. The only way to curb those costs is to reduce the 

number of printed issues, which will result in a reduction of printing cost and postage. So, when you receive your card please 

make an informed decision to help us curb the cost. Our Magazine, as well as some prior magazines, are posted on our web 

site for your viewing and reading at your leisure. 

We had an opportunity to make a step toward something great, to be a main Law Enforcement sponsor for the Illinois 

Torch Run, Special Olympics. With the financial status of the nation it did not seem we were going to be able to pull the funding 

together to be that top organization. It would have required a lot of work and a lot of money. With all of our prior commitments 

we may not have been able to reach that goal at which time the Association would have been liable for the contribution. I am 

staying in close contact with Jeff Henson, the Torch Run Director. Hopefully we can make this happen next year. 

Since our Legislature has been tied up of late we should soon see some movement on programs, bills and other 

proclamations that we may need to support or oppose. As soon as the ball starts rolling I will be sure to keep everyone advised. 

I am sure there will be numerous labor laws, pension laws and criminal laws that will need to be reviewed by our staff and 

positions made on each one. As they always say “stay strong, don’t loose the faith and believe in your values.” I hope all of us 

will faithfully discharge our duties and responsibilities providing a way for a better life.” God Bless and keep you all. 


Durbin REPLACES BIDEN AS Chair 

OF Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs 

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) has been named the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Crime and Drugs 

Subcommittee today, giving him control of the broadest jurisdiction of any Judiciary Subcommittee. The Chair was 

previously held by Vice President Joe Biden. 

“Our criminal justice system impacts every American,” Durbin said. “I look forward to working closely 

with law enforcement, crime victims and community leaders to ensure that Congress is doing everything 

we can to keep Americans safe and to ensure that our criminal justice system is consistent with American 

values.” 

Among the issues that Durbin intends to examine in the Subcommittee are federal support for state and local law 

enforcement, gang violence, and racial disparities in the criminal justice system. 

The Crime and Drug Subcommittee has jurisdiction 

over: 

Oversight of the Department of Justice’s: 

• Criminal Division 

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Drug Enforcement Administration 

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys 

Office on Violence Against Women 

U.S. Marshals Service 

Community Oriented Policing Services 

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and related law enforcement grants 

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o 

Bureau of Prisons 

Office of the Pardon Attorney 

U.S. Parole Commission 

Federal Bureau of Investigation 

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 

• Oversight of the U.S. Sentencing Commission 

• Youth violence and directly related issues 

• Federal programs under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended (including 

the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act) 

• Criminal justice and victims’ rights policy 

• Oversight of the Office of National Drug Control Policy 

• Oversight of the U.S. Secret Service 

• Corrections, rehabilitation, reentry and other detention-related policy 

• Parole and probation policy. 

PB&PA Attorney Sean Smoot met with Senator Durbin at his Springfield office shortly after his elevation to Chairman. 

According to Smoot, “This is an extremely important position for law enforcement. Virtually every bill 

that affects our members flows through this subcommittee.” 

In congratulating Durbin, Smoot impressed upon the Senator the need for a strong relationship and good 

communication. 

“Both the PB&PA and NAPO, our national affiliate, have enjoyed a very close relationship with Vice 

President Biden the previous Chair. I expect that our relationship with the new Chairman, will continue 

along this path . . . if not . . . I know where you live Senator.” Smoot who is Durbin’s neighbor said 

jokingly. 


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Courage to take me where others will not go. 

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I ask for strength — 

Strength of body to protect others. 

Strength of spirit to lead others. 

I ask for dedication — 

Dedication to my job, to do it well. 

Dedication to my community, to keep it safe. 

Give me Lord, concern — 

Concern for others who trust me. 

Concern and compassion for those who need me. 

And please Lord, through it all, be at my side ... 

—Author Unknown 


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Law enforcement 

code of ethics 

As an Illinois 

Law Enforcement Officer ... 

My fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to 

safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent 

against deception, the weak against oppression or 

intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or 

disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights 

of all persons to liberty, equality and justice. 

I will keep my private life unsullied as an 

example to all; maintain courageous calm in the 

face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop selfrestraint; 

and be constantly mindful of the welfare 

of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my 

personal and official life, I will be exemplary in 

obeying the laws of the land and the regulations 

of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a 

confidential nature or that is confided to me in 

my official capacity will be kept ever-secret unless 

revelation is necessary in the performance of my 

duty. 

I will never act officiously or permit personal 

feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships 

to influence my decisions. With no compromise 

for crime and with relentless prosecution of 

criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and 

appropriately, without fear or favor, malice or 

ill will, never employing unnecessary force or 

violence and never accepting gratuities. 

I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol 

of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be 

held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police 

service. I will constantly strive to achieve these 

objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before 

God to my chosen profession ... law enforcement. 


2009 

POLICE BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS 

POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 

Help the PB&PA honor your department’s top cop(s) by sending your 

nomination for the PB&PA Police Officer of the Year today! 

This award shall be given to an individual police officer or group of officers who, in the opinion of the 

selection committee, are worthy of recognition for their accomplishments. In addition to the award itself, there 

will be two individual police officers or groups of officers selected to receive Honorable Mention Awards. 

Any member of the PB&PA may nominate any certified peace officer employed full-time in any 

agency in Illinois for the Police Officer of the Year Award. Membership in the PB&PA is not required to 

be nominated or to win. The nomination simply requires a letter from a member identifying the officer(s) 

nominated as well as completely and accurately describing the incident(s) in which the officer(s) was (were) 

involved where he or she demonstrated outstanding service, exemplary job performance or heroism. 

All nominations and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Executive Office of the PB&PA 

no later than September 1, 2009. 

The nominations should be for heroics or outstanding service that has taken place 

during the period of July 1, 2008, through July 1, 2009. 

These awards will be presented to the recipients at the banquet on the 

Saturday night of the PB&PA’s Annual Convention in October. 

Please send nominations to: 

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T H E V O I C E O F T H E N A T I O N ’ S L A W E N F O R C E M E N T C O M M U N I T Y 

Inside 

News You Can Use 

28 MURDER DROP 

This city is celebrating an almost 

unheard of drop in the number of 

homicides. A new strategy may be 

behind the stats. 

40 BAD PARTIES 

Police have their hands full when 

they have to police colleges with 

binge drinking going on. Here’s one 

cop who’s making a difference. 

56 MELTDOWN 

This disaster could be coming to 

your city, county or town. Read it 

and be prepared for the worst. 

PLUS . . . 

10 APB’s Top Ten List 

20 Opinion/Editorial 

32 APB’s Believe It or Not 

46 In the Line of Duty 

52 Advertiser Index 

53 Employment Listings 

Huge cuts 

are ahead 

by Jose Torres 

The hits just keep on coming. 

In California, Sacramento offi 

ficials 

say they will have to make drastic 

cuts to the city’s police budget. And 

just like in other cities such as San 

Antonio, Texas, those who stand the 

most to lose are law enforcement of- 

ficers and the communities that they 

serve. 

According to a recent article by 

Ryan Lillis of the Sacramento Bee, 

the Sacramento Police Department 

Continued on page 43 

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Foot pursuit restrictions 

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There’s a new foot pursuit policy 

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what would be gained from pursuing 

the suspect before beginning foot 

chases. 

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Leading the way 

The PB&PA took the lead in securing 

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forefront of police labor issues. The 

PBLC was created to further advance 

the PB&PA’s police representation and 

protection goals. Since its inception, 

the PBLC has led the way in preserving 

the rights and enforcing the collective 

bargaining agreements of Illinois law 

enforcement professionals. 

Serving you is our mission 

The PBLC is not concerned with 

making a profit at the expense of hard 

working police officers. That’s why 

police officers from every corner of 

the state value their relationship with 

the PBLC. They know that they can 

call upon their Labor Representative 

or an Attorney any time a problem 

arises — 24 hours a day, seven days a 

week. We are committed to providing 

the best representation possible, when 

police officers need it. When you’re at 

work, so is the staff of the PBLC. 

Protecting your interests 

Collective Bargaining: 

Your bargaining unit is unique. The 

PBLC represents each individual 

bargaining unit based upon the needs, 

goals and expectations of that Unit. 

Your PBLC Labor Representative 

provides assistance, advice and 

advocacy at the bargaining table. 

Contract maintenance: 

Once an agreement is reached, the 

PBLC monitors employer/employee 

actions during the term of the contract 

to ensure compliance. Your Labor 

Representative takes a proactive stance 

by meeting periodically with both the 

bargaining unit and management 

to address concerns and prevent 

misunderstandings. 

Interest arbitration: 

If a satisfactory bargaining agreement 

cannot be reached, the PBLC will 

provide an experienced attorney to 

represent your bargaining unit at 

interest arbitration at no additional 

expense to the unit. 

Grievance processing: 

Through a Labor Representative and, 

in some cases, Legal Counsel, the 

PBLC provides advice and assistance 

to bargaining units and individual 

members in filing and processing 

grievances. 

Grievance arbitration: 

There are occasions in which a 

compromise cannot be reached 

amicably. If your contract provides for 

grievance arbitration, the PBLC will 

provide and experienced attorney to 

represent your bargaining unit or an 

individual member at binding grievance 

arbitration at no additional cost to the 

unit. 

Unfair labor practices: 

The PBLC will process all unfair labor 

charges against your employer and 

argue before the State Labor Relations 

Board at no additional cost the unit or its 

member. 

Defending your rights: 

Legal advice is as close as a phone call 

The Legal Defense fund is a pre-paid, 

pre-planned legal service available to 

all certified PBLC members in good 

standing. 

The Legal Defense Benefit includes: 

• Representation at discipline and 

discharge proceedings at Arbitration 

or before the Police and Fire Board or 

Civil Service Commission. 

• Representation during internal 

investigation interviews. 

• Representation during criminal 

investigations and proceedings in 

which the criminal offense allegedly 

occurred during the performance of 

the member's official police duties. 

• Initial consultation and advice in 

civil rights violation cases, including 

referral to a reputable civil rights 

attorney for representation at a 

discounted rate. 

• Peace of mind in knowing that if you 

are accused, you have someone to 

turn to. 

Attorney-client relationship 

Any member who uses this benefit 

becomes the client of the individual 

attorney retained for representation. The 

PBLC will not infringe upon the attorney’s 

independent professional judgment in 

rendering legal services under this plan. 

Of Special Note 

Legal services will not be provided under 

this plan if the adverse party is the 

Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee 

or the Police Benevolent and Protective 

Association of Illinois. 


YOU CAN HELP REACH OUR GOAL 

In October 2006, the Police Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois proudly announced our goal 

of collecting $100,000 over the next five years to show our support of the National Law Enforcement 

Museum to be built in Washington, D.C. The National Law Enforcement Museum will be the only one of 

its kind in the world; it will be the only museum dedicated to telling the stories of the Law Enforcement 

Community. For more information on the Museum (and also the National Police Memorial which honors 

are fallen brothers and sisters) please check out their website at http://www.nleomf.com. 

We look forward to reaching, and possibly exceeding, this goal with your support. Please use the form 

below and help us honor all in the Law Enforcement Community. 

In order for the PB&PA of IL to receive credit for your donation, please send all checks to the Springfield 

Office at 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702. 

2009 Pledge Form 

I / We _________________________________ pledge the following: 

(Individual or Unit Name) 

A one time only donation of $___________________. Check enclosed. 

A yearly donation of $_____________________ (total donation) 

Payable each January from now until 2010 in equal installments of $_______________. 

A check in the amount of $______________ (the first yearly installment) is enclosed. 

For those individuals and units making 3 year pledges, reminder invoices will be sent to you in 

December. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 

Please make checks payable to: The PB&PA of IL with “For Museum Fund” on the 

memo line and mail to 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702 


Jim Genz 

Candidate for 

President 

Our By Laws clearly state, “The purposes for which this Association is organized are . . . to 

protect and promote the general welfare of its members by honorable and legislative means.” 

What does it take to accomplish our purpose – it takes a top notch Executive Board to set 

the association’s goals and policies and it takes a top notch staff to implement them. We are 

fortunate to have a staff of committed professionals working for us every day. I will work to 

insure that we continue to retain the best and brightest we possibly can. 

As your President I intend to lead the Executive Board in holding down expenses whenever 

possible. In times like these all businesses are trying to do more with less. This association is 

no different. I have served on the Executive Board for going on five terms now, two terms as 

your Treasurer. During that time, and under the leadership of other Great Presidents, we were 

able to turn the association’s finances around in a very significant way. I intend to continue 

down that path of fiscal responsibility. Of course, I will also continuously search for new 

revenue streams. 

Rosalynn Carter once said “You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough 

enough to follow through.” I agree with this, I feel I have the confidence in my ability to be 

President of this Great organization, and the toughness to lead this organization in the time 

of need. I also believe this Organization has the confidence to be great through it’s ability to 

improve our pension rights, strengthen our rights as police officers and recruiting new members, 

and I believe in the tough times to come, we as the Great Organization we are will have the 

toughness to survive these hard times. 

As your President I will work with our lobbyist and attorney to keep our association focused 

on the legislative process, and working with the legislative committee towards the following 

goals: 

• Gaining new benefits 

• The preservation of our pensions 

• Strengthening police officer rights 

• Recruiting of new membership 

• Making our job safer 


Rich Holman 

Candidate for 

1st Vice President 

Hello everyone, I hope all of you are having a great year so far. The executive 

board is going thru budget talks, and with the current national economy the way 

it is, we are trying to cut back on expenses as much as possible. It is also time 

to announce our intentions for the upcoming elections at the 2009 Convention. 

I have served the PBPA as an executive board member for the past 8 years. 

Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to meet and talk to a lot of you 

at the various PBPA events. I have always tried to represent your interests and 

concerns in the performance of my duties and responsibilities as a State Board 

member. At this time, I am 

announcing my candidacy for 

the office of 1st Vice President 

of the State Executive Board. If 

elected, I will continue to 

represent you to the best of my 

abilities. We have very 

dedicated members on the 

Board and we will fight to move 

this organization into the future. 

If you would like to contact me 

my number is 309-781-5634 or 

you can e-mail me at 

rh3101@eastmoline.com. 

Thank you for your past support 

and I hope to have your 

continued support at the 2009 

Convention in Rockford. 


Troy Hogren 

Candidate for 2nd Vice President 



Hotel Rooms available at: 

The Country Inn & Suites 

150 Hickory Point Frontage Road 

Decatur, IL 62526 

(217) 872-2402 

Rates starting at $95.00 

Mail Fee and Form to: 

PBPA Unit #39 

P.O. Box 1487 

Decatur, Il 62523 

2009 

hosted by: 

PB&PA Unit #39, 

Decatur 

Golf Outing 

June 18th, 2009 

Practice Rounds reserved June, 17th 

at 

Hickory Point Golf Course 

727 Weaver Rd. 

Decatur, Il 62521 

217-421-7444 

Hospitality Room 

Wednesday at Buffalo Wild Wings 

Located 5 Blocks from the hotel. 

Fee is $85 per golfer 

Four Golfers per Team 

Morning Round will begin at 8:00 AM 

Afternoon Round will begin around 1:00PM 

2009 Golf Outing 

Entry Form 

Lunch will be 

provided at 

noon! 

Name of Golfers:______________________________ 

____________________________________________ 

____________________________________________ 

Team Captain:________________________________ 

will be used to notify you of tee time 

E-mail address:_______________________________ 

Unit Name/Number____________________________ 

a Morning Round 

a Afternoon Round 

For questions please contact: 

Jim Dellert or Doug Allen 

(217)424-2738 or (217)519-0124 

jdellert@decaturil.gov or dkallen@decaturil.gov 


NAPO Elected Officers Attend Inaugural Events 

Counsel for the PB&PA of Illinois, is a long time 

acquaintance of the President. He and his wife 

Teresa attended both the Inauguration Ceremony 

at the Capitol and President Obama’s Home States 

Inaugural Ball. NAPO President Tom Nee was 

invited to watch the Inaugural Parade with President 

Obama, his family, and other national dignitaries in 

the Presidential Review Stand. 

Tuesday January 20 th 2009 was a historical day for all 

Americans. It was particularly momentous for the 

elected officers of the National Association of Police 

Organizations (NAPO). NAPO is the largest coalition 

of police unions and associations in the United States 

which serves to advance the interests of America’s law 

enforcement through legislative and legal advocacy, 

political action and education. NAPO, which has a long 

standing relationship with Vice-President Joe Biden, 

endorsed the Obama/Biden ticket months before the 

election. 

On Monday, January 19 th , several of NAPO’s elected 

officers met with Vice-President Biden during his 

observance of the National Day of Service. Treasurer 

Sean Smoot, who is also the Director and Chief Legal 

Prior to the Inauguration, NAPO’s leadership played a 

significant role during the Presidential transition. Executive 

Director, Bill Johnson was placed on the agency review 

team for the Departments of Justice, Labor, and Homeland 

Security. President Nee advised the Presidential Transition 

Team regarding both agency and personnel review. Treasurer 

Sean Smoot was policy advisor to the Presidential Transition 

Team regarding state & local police, public safety, and labor 

relations. 

Since the Inauguration NAPO has taken the lead role in 

assisting the new administration with a host of public 

safety related issues and appointments including, the recent 

confirmation of Attorney General Eric Holder, and securing 

financial support for state and local law enforcement agencies 

through COPS funding as part of the proposed stimulus 

package. 


UNIT #6 

Rockford 

NEWS 

Greetings from Rockford, Unit #6 – 

The last time I wrote we were still without a contract that, has changed and but also hasn’t. The 2006, 2007 and 

2008 contract, excluding the ability to grieve discipline, was settled by way of an arbitration award. But as with 

most things between the city and Unit #6, it isn’t over ‘till it’s over. We are still hammering out insurance issues 

and the ability to grieve discipline matters. Sean Smoot was in Rockford on Jan 29 th and 30 th to work on and 

advise our board on those issues among others. Thanks to Sean and the entire PBLC for their continued good 

work. 

The important thing to remember is that Rockford is the host Unit for the 2009 State Convention. For most 

of you the easiest way to keep up with the issues and events pertaining to the convention will be to check our 

website, www.pbpa6.org, as there will be a section on our site in the future that will allow you stay current 

regarding all aspects of the convention. 

I would like to take a moment to thank Detective Harold Combs, “Bub”. He has taken the task on again of 

organizing the Supply Our School program whereby Unit #6 provides needed school supplies to District 205. 

Detective Combs, after consulting with a representative of District #205, provided District 205 with boxes of 

pens and pencils which the District will distribute to the students throughout the District. Unit #6, by partnering 

with District 205, hopes to be part of the successful education of those attending District 205’s schools. 

Additionally, Detective Combs is again heading up the Cops n Bobbers program which is intended to get kids 

hooked on fishing, not on drugs. This year’s event, held on June 20 th , will again be held at Rock Cut State Park. 

If you’re close enough to stop by I am sure Bub would love to have you do so. If you are one of Unit #6’s 

members, please contact Bub to help with this worthy event. 

Well, it is with heavy heart that I must inform those of you reading that one of our finest has passed away. 

Retired Captain Rich Peterson passed away on 12/23/2008. Also, for those of you who remember retired 

Officer Leroy Sholl. Leroy’s wife, Viola, passed away on January 23, 2009. Our sympathy’s goes out to both 

families in their time of loss. 

In closing, I hope that all the different Units stay tuned to our web site for the most recent information on the 

upcoming convention and are making plans now to send your delegates to Rockford in October. 

Fraternally, 

Bruce J. Brannum 

Vice-President Unit #6 


UNIT #11 

danville 

NEWS 

On October 3rd, Linda Kizer, wife of patrolman Eric Kizer, embarked 

on a three day walk in Washington D.C. The Susan G. Komen Breast 

Cancer Three Day occurs in several United States cities, and each 

participant walks sixty miles to promote breast cancer awareness, 

prevention, and to honor those who lost the fight against breast 

cancer. With a generous sponsorship from Danville Unit #11, Linda 

accomplished her goal of raising $2,200.00. Unit #11 has sponsored 

Linda on her last three breast cancer walks. Linda and Eric wish to 

thank all of Unit #11 members for their support. 


UNIT #14 

alton 

NEWS 

The PB and PA Unit #14 was recognized as an outstanding supporter of the Illinois Chapter 

of the C.O.P.S. program. The board members of the Illinois Chapter of Concerns of Police 

Survivors established an annual recognition award called The Eternal Flame Award. The 

Eternal Flame Award represents a commitment to keeping our officer’s memories burning 

bright forever. The Alton Police Department, P.B. & P.A. of IL. (Unit #14) has provided 

generous support to the C.O.P.S. Cycle Across Illinois providing lodging, meals, and escort 

vehicles for portions of the ride that extend far beyond what is typically asked of a police 

department/organization. 

The back row from left to right are: Lt. Michael McNamara, Capt. Scott Waldrup, PBPA 

President Richard Gillespie, Jim Wetzstein Unit 14 V.P., Lt. David Hayes (Past State 

Board member) 

Front Row from left to right: Deputy Terry Roderick (Sangamon Co. Sheriff’s Office) 

C.O.P.S. Chapter Liaison Officer for Central Illinois, Deborah Tatoian of the Missouri 

C.O.P.S. Chapter. 


UNIT #21 

bloomington 

NEWS 

For the second year in a row Unit 21 went head to head with the local fire department, Local 49, in 

the Guns & Hoses Hockey Game. Unfortunately, Unit 21 fell to the Hoses in a shootout. The game 

supports the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Over $9,500.00 was raised and donated to the Special 

Olympics. The Unit is practicing and looking forward to next years Guns and Hoses game! 

Unit 21 again had a family Christmas movie day. This year the movie was held at the new 

Wherenberg Theater. Children, and their parents, were delighted to watch the animated action 

movie Bolt. 

On an additional hockey note... Congratulations goes to Sgt. Mark Blain, Unit 21’s goalie. On New 

Years Eve, Sgt. Blain dressed out as the Bloomington Prairie Thunder’s back up goalie. The Thunder 

are Unit 21’s local IHL hockey team. 

Unit 21 donated $5,000.00 to the Children’s Foundation for child seats. This donation was to purchase 

a varying array of child seats including infant seats, toddler seats, and booster seats. This is 

to specifically address the need of at risk families who do not have proper child care needs due to 

financial constraints. 


UNIT #22 

normal 

NEWS 

Unit 22 has been very busy this holiday season. On November 

24 th over 20 members and their families delivered Thanksgiving 

Baskets to those individuals in the community who were in 

need. All in all this dedicated group of members delivered 80 

Thanksgiving dinners which included: turkey, cranberry sauce, 

corn, green beans, rolls, and pumpkin pie. This year marked a 

new partnership with PB and PA unit 135 Illinois State University 

Police. Thank you to all that participated. A special thanks to 

Kroger for their continued support of this event. 

In December Unit 22 was back at it again with the annual “Cops 

with Kids” shopping program. This event was held on December 

20 th at Target. Over 15 members and their families took the 

afternoon and shopped with several children in our community 

who were in need of a Christmas wish. This year 34 children met with an Officer and tore through Target on a shopping 

spree. The event ended with a pizza party at Tobin’s Pizza. Thank you to Target and Tobin’s for their continued support 

of this successful program. 

On February 7 th , 2009 Unit 22 sponsored three lanes at Circle Lanes Bowling for the 2009 Spina Bifida Bowl. This 

event is near and dear to our hearts as one of our members’ daughters suffers from this devastating disease. Unit 22 

helped to raise some very important funding for this cause. 

Thank goodness for those bumpers! We would like to 

encourage those members of the PB and PA to help support 

this all important cause. 

Upcoming event(s): March 14 th , 2009 “Bowl for Kid’s Sake.” 

The Big Brother Big Sister bowl will be held at Pheasant 

Lanes in Bloomington, IL. 


UNIT #71 

dekalb 

NEWS 

Upcoming Events: 

Pancake Breakfast 

Fundraiser 

April 26th, 2009 

8am-12noon at the 

Knight’s of Columbus 

Hall, DeKalb Illinois 

Golf Charity Fundraiser 

July 11th, 2009 at 

1300hrs. at the River 

Heights Golf Course, 

DeKalb Illinois, a 

portion of the money 

raised goes for Special 

Olympics and 

Newspapers in 

Education. 

Above: The 2008 Breakfast, 

which raised a $1900 for our 

unit. 

Left: Angel Reyes with our 

Chief, Bill Feithen making 

our donation to the Special 

Olympics and Newspapers 

in Education for $500 each 

from our Golf Charity Fundraiser 


POLICE UNION LEADERS ADDRESS 

HARVARD’S EXECUTIVE SESSION 

ON POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY 

On November 20 th and 21 st , the Harvard’s Kennedy School of 

Government hosted the Executive Session on Police and Public Safety. 

The Executive Session is a project of the National Institute of Justice, US 

Department of Justice, and the Program in Criminal Justice Policy and 

Management at the Kennedy School. Previous Executive Sessions have 

resulted in several major changes to police operational philosophy and 

operations – most notably the community policing movement. 

Historically, participation in these programs has been limited to major 

city chiefs, academics, and DOJ officials. As a result of interaction between 

police union leaders, who participated in Harvard’s Big 50 Police Union 

Leadership Program, and Christine Cole, the Executive Session’s Facilitator, 

three nationally recognized union leaders were invited to attend the program 

and speak on the 21 st . 

The Union officials selected for participation were Rick VanHouten, 

President of the Fort Worth Police Association, Mark Sexton, a trustee with the 

Oklahoma City FOP Lodge, and Sean M. Smoot, Director & Chief Counsel 

for the PB&PA of Illinois. Smoot, who is also the elected Treasurer of the 

National Association of Police Organizations, lead a panel discussion about the 

change in demographics of new police hires and its impact on all facets of law 

enforcement operations. The title of the presentation was “A New Generation 

of Cops – The Changing Environment of the Officer.” 

Session attendees expressed their appreciation to the Union 

representatives for providing “labor’s view” on the various topics discussed. 

All three representatives of police labor thanked the Executive Session hosts 

for the unprecedented opportunity to participate in this prestigious meeting of 

recognized criminal justice experts. They also expressed the importance of 

having the voice of labor organizations involved in future Sessions. 


BASKETBALL ANYONE? 

Quincy Unit 12 is looking at hosting a 

3 on 3 tournament in 2009 or 2010 

Teams consist of 5 players entry fee will be $100/team. 

Games played on half court. A basket counts as 1 pt, 3 pt shot is 2 pts. Free 

throws from standard line are 1 pt, 2pts from 3 pt line. If you miss at 

standard line you get ball back, if you miss from 3 pt line, ball is in play 

after shot. 

Game is to 21 points 

No date has been set for this tournament as trying to find out how much 

interest is shown. So far I have Unit 5 and 12 interested. If your unit can 

get a team or you know 4 other PBPA members who like to play basketball 

then get in contact with me. Once I have an appropriate number of teams, I 

will get dates together. 

Not sure yet on where games will be played, that too will be determined on 

the number of teams we have. Host hotel will NOT be same as we had for 

Softball Tournament. We have a new Holiday Inn and a newly remodeled 

hotel that will be better suited for us. 

Contact Info 

Tom Miller Unit 12 tmiller@quincyil.gov or cell number is (217) 430-5818 


NAPO meets with Vice 

President Biden 

On February 11, 2009, NAPO leadership was in Washington, D.C. for separate meetings 

with Attorney General Eric Holder and Vice President Joe Biden. In the morning of the 

11th, NAPO President Tom Nee and Executive Director Bill Johnson had a private meeting 

with the Attorney General to discuss NAPO’s priorities and the direction the association 

would like to see the Justice Department go on those issues. 

Later that afternoon, NAPO’s elected officers met with Vice President Biden in his office for 

an informal discussion of the law enforcement priorities of the Obama/Biden administration. 

Although several other law enforcement organizations were represented, the Vice 

President singled out NAPO for its exceptional work in promoting and working for the law 

enforcement community’s biggest issues. Vice President Biden also singled out Tom Nee 

as his close friend and partner over the years in fighting for the needs of law enforcement. 

“Although I love all of you guys, if I had to pick one guy to be in a foxhole with, it would be 

Tommy Nee and NAPO,” said the Vice President. This continues the special recognition 

of NAPO as “the leader of America’s national law enforcement organizations” as stated by 

President Obama. 

NAPO looks forward to continuing and strengthening our relationships with the Attorney 

General Holder and Vice President Biden as we work closely with the new administration 

over the coming years. 


We now have blankets with the PBPA logos available 

for purchase. These woven blankets are 100% cotton, machine washable, 

and measure a generous 48” x 70”. Order one for yourself and more for 

your family and friends – they’ll make great Christmas presents. 

To place your order, please call the Springfield Office at 

(217) 523-5141 x206 and talk to Shelly or complete the bottom of 

this page and send it with your check for the total amount to: 

Original logo 

PB & PA of IL 



(217) 523-5141 

representing illinois’ finest 

New logo 

representing illinois’ finest 

Send me 

Qty. ____ original logo blankets @ $35 each = $________ 

Qty. ____ new logo blankets @ $35 each = 

Total amount due 

Total amount enclosed 

$________ 

$________ 

$________ 

Name______________________________________ 

limited quantity 

please call before 

ordering! 

Street______________________________________ 

City________________ State______ ZIP__________ 

Phone_____________________________________ 


2009 PB&PA 

24TH ANNUAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT 

Hosted by Elgin, Unit #54 

Date: August 15 th & 16 th 

Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way 

Host Hotel: Comfort Suites, 2480 Bushwood Drive, 847-836-9500 

78 suites, $109 per night 

(PB & PA block expires July 14 th ) 

Secondary Hotel: Country Inn & Suites, 2270 Point Blvd., 847-426-6400 

50 rooms, $99 - $119 per night depending on room type 

(PB & PA block expires July 24 th ) 

entry fee $175.00 per team. Rosters and fee must be submitted by July 25 th . Mail to Detective 

Ray Bennett, 151 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, Illinois 60120 

All bats to be checked for ASA compliance on Friday night at manager’s meeting. Meeting will 

be at 2100 hours at the Comfort Suites. No metal spikes allowed. ASA rules in effect. 

Same format as last couple years with five games at a minimum being played. Games start 0800 

hours on Saturday. 

Questions contact: 

Dan O'Shea 847-289-2691 oshea_d@cityofelgin.org 

Bill Wood 847-289-2561; wood_w@cityofelgin.org 


NEW!!! PB&PA Merchandise!!! 

We are excited to anounce Sam Harris Uniforms as the new 

official supplier of all PB&PA Merchandise!!! 

Please contact Sam Harris Uniforms directly 

if you have any questions. 309-673-5961 or 

www.samharrisuniforms.com. 

Silk touch crew neck T 

Item #K550 

Hooded Pullover 

Item #PC90H 

Ladies Pima Cotton Sport Shirt 

Item # L448 

Most styles 

available in ladies 

too! 

Structured Stretch Cap 

Item # NE100 

Rapid Dry Sport Shirt 

Item #K455 

White/Black Baseball Jersey 

Item #1757B 

Please contact Sam Harris for prices. 

Many designs and colors are available. 

They can even embroider your badge onto your shirt!!! 



Hobart “Curley” Rogers Scholarship Fund 

for the School Year 2010/2011 

Section 1. The purpose of the creation of this scholarship fund is to honor the memory of Hobart “Curley” 

Rogers and to provide financial assistance to the children of members of our Association. The By-laws 

Committee was designated as the Scholarship Committee and set forth the rules and regulations which shall 

determine those individuals eligible for each scholarship. The mandatory minimum guidelines shall be used 

to determine who receives the scholarships each year as follows: 

1) The scholarship fund shall commence in the year 1995. Four (4) $1,000.00 scholarships shall be issued to 

four eligible applicants entering or enrolled in undergraduate studies. 

2) Each year thereafter, four (4) additional scholarships shall be added until a total of sixteen (16) 

scholarships will be awarded by the year 1998. 

3) Once the sixteen (16) scholarships have been issued, the number of scholarships issued per year shall 

not exceed sixteen (16). 

4) All applicants must be a son or daughter of a PB&PA member in good standing with the Association. 

The term “son or daughter” shall be defined by the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship 

Committee defines “son or daughter” to include stepson, stepdaughter, foster son, foster daughter, 

and legal dependents of the PB&PA member. PB&PA members are not eligible for the scholarships for 

themselves. 

5) The Scholarship Committee shall determine when all applications must be received and set forth 

when the award shall be issued. The application deadline is March 1 of each year. The Scholarship 

Committee will meet between March 15 and May 15 of each year to review applications and determine 

scholarship recipients. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Scholarship Committee within two 

(2) weeks following the Committee meeting. 

6) Scholarship applications will be made available to each local PB & PA unit. 

7) Scholarship applicants must include an essay or personal biography of no more than three pages with 

their application. 

8) Scholarship funding will be disbursed by semester ($500.00 per semester). 

9) Upon receipt of the scholarship, all scholarship recipients must complete at least twelve (12) hours of 

course work per semester. Recipients failing to complete twelve (12) hours of course work per semester, 

or equivalent thereof, will not be issued payment for those semesters. Any recipient who fails to 

complete twelve (12) hours per semester, or equivalent thereof, for two (2) consecutive semesters shall 

have their scholarship revoked. Any recipient who fails to complete two (2) twelve (12) hour semesters 

within two (2) consecutive years from the date of the scholarship issuance, shall have their scholarship 

revoked. In either case, an alternate, selected by numerical rating and validated by the Scholarship 

Committee for the current year in which the revocation would take place, shall receive the remaining 

term of the original scholarship granted the primary recipient, provided the alternate meets all of the 

requirements at the time of such approval. 

10) Scholarship recipients must maintain a “C” average each semester and provide the office of the 

Executive Director of the PB&PA with a transcript of their grades each semester to maintain their 

scholarship, for a maximum of four (4) consecutive years. 

11) Each scholarship recipient must provide proof of school registration or enrollment prior to receiving 

funding. 

12) Educational institutions that scholarship applicants are requesting funding for must be accredited and 

approved by the Scholarship Committee. 

13) The Executive Board retains the right to overrule any scholarship award issued by the Scholarship 

Committee. 

14) It is expressly understood by all scholarship recipients that he or she possesses no property interest in 

the scholarship and said scholarship may be revoked at any time. The Scholarship Committee shall 

have the authority to recommend the revocation of any scholarship at any time and for any reason 

whatsoever. 

Section 2. The Executive Board may, in its discretion, create guidelines for and award additional 

scholarships, provided that the scholarship committee shall set forth rules and regulations which 

shall determine those individuals eligible for each scholarship. 


Hobart “Curley” Rogers Scholarship Fund 

application for the School Year 2010/2011 

1. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please Print) 

Name_______________________________________ Birth date________________ 

Address_____________________________________ Phone___________________ 

City / State / Zip_______________________________________________________ 

Social Security #________________________________ 

PB & PA Members Name___________________________________________ 

Unit #____________Social Security #__________________________________ 

Relationship to Applicant ___________________________________________ 

Address (if different) ____________________________Phone______________ 

College / University to attend_____________________________________________ 

Address______________________________________________________________ 

City / State / Zip_______________________________________________________ 

2. 

3. 

ESSAY/BIOGRAPHY: 

Your application must include an essay of your choice, or autobiography, of no more than three 

pages. 

EDUCATION INFORMATION: (You must submit a transcript of your grades) 

High School Attended___________________________________________________ 

Graduation Date________________________ Class Rank________/_____________ 

GPA___________ ACT Composite____________ SAT Combined_______________ 

College / University Attended ____________________________________________ 


4. 

ACTIVITES INFORMATION: 

Please list high school or college organizations and activities in which you have been 

actively involved, including any awards or honors received. 

__________________________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________ 

Employment: List jobs you have had. (Employer, position, begin/end dates) 

5. OTHER INFORMATION: 

What will be your major?_____________________________________________ 

What are your long range personal and career goals?_______________________ 

Why is this scholarship important to you?________________________________ 

6. 

APPLICATION RETURN: 

Completed scholarship application, essay, and transcript(s) must be postmarked by March 

1 and mailed to: 

PB & PA Scholarship Committee 




2010 Youth Grant Application 

Unit #______________________Type of Activity/ Program:__________________________________________ 

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Time Span of Activity/Program: ________________________________________________________________ 

Number of youth reached by activity: _______________ Estimated total cost to your unit: _______________ 

Please provide details on the activity/program and the benefit to the youth in your community. 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Amount of request: $ ___________ Signature of Unit Officer: _______________________________________ 

Grants will be mailed upon receipt of your unit’s 2009 membership dues. 

Mail to or fax to: 

PB & PA of IL 



FAX: (217) 523-7677 

Deadline is 

September 15, 2009 

The grants must be used for a youth-oriented program sponsored by the local unit such as athletic 

sponsorship, educational programs, etc. The specific type of program must be listed on the application. 

At the 1992 Convention, the State Executive Board made a recommendation that the Youth Grant should 

not be used in conjunction with an agency-sponsored program. The Board felt that the intent of the grant is 

to provide assistance to the local PB & PA Unit sponsored programs, and not to subsidize a program that is 

administered by a governmental agency. 

At the 1996 Convention, held in Champaign, a resolution was passed by the delegates present, which raised 

the amount of the grants. The resolution stated that local units could apply for a youth grant requesting up to 

$1,000. 

If you have sent your request in, please double check with the Springfield office. The master file will be kept at 

the office in Springfield and will than be brought to the Convention for review by the Executive Board. 

All applications must be returned to the address above by September 15, 2008. If you have any questions or 

comments, please feel free to contact me or the Executive office in Springfield at 800-303-4531 x206. 

Fraternally, 

Troy Hogren 

Youth Activities Director 


PBPA Executive Board Policy 

Regarding the Payment of Death Benefits 

Adopted - January 28, 2006 

1. Member death benefits shall be paid to the member’s designated beneficiary, or in the event no 

beneficiary is designated, to the member’s estate in the following amounts: 

a. Members 70 years of age or over shall be paid a benefit amount of five hundred dollars ($500). 

b. Members under the age of 70 shall be paid a benefit amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000). 

c. Members under the age of 70 killed as the result of an accident shall be paid a benefit amount of 

two thousand dollars ($2,000). 

d. Members killed in the line of duty shall be paid a benefit amount of three thousand dollars 

($3,000). 

e. No benefit shall be paid when a member’s death is caused by suicide. 

2. All claims for a member death benefit must be made within 1 year of the member’s date of death. In 

cases where an actual date of death cannot be determined, claims must be received within 1 year of the 

date of a judicial finding of presumption of death. Claims not made within this time limitation shall not 

be paid. 

3. Except in cases where the Executive Board determines that exigent circumstances exist which justify 

immediate payment of a member death benefit the following payment policy shall apply. All claims 

received by the Financial Secretary on or after January 1 and on or before June 30 shall be paid in the 

following month of July. All claims received by the Financial Secretary on or after July 1 and on or 

before December 31 shall be paid in the following month of January. 

Information needed to claim death benefit 

The following items need to be sent to the PB&PA office at: 



1. Copy of the deceased’s death certificate. 

2. The beneficiary’s: 

a. Full Name 

b. Social Security Number 

c. Date of Birth 

d. Current address 

e. Current phone number 

(If needed, you can call the office at (217) 523-5141 x206 to verify whom the member had 

designated as his/her beneficiary.) 

3. If no beneficiary has been designated, then the following should be sent with the death certificate: 

a. Name and address of Executor of the Estate 

b. The Executor’s current phone number 


Certification(1) 

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Certification Instructions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you are unable to access the 

Policemen’s Magazine On-line... 

I do not have internet access. 

Please send me my copy of the 

Policemen’s Magazine by mail. 

NAME: 

UNIT #: 

STREET: 

CITY: 

STATE/ZIP: 

A limited number of magazines will still be printed for our members. 

Please cut out the card above and mail it to The Policemen’s Magazine, 435 W. Washington 

St., Springfield, Il 62702. 

REMINDER: 

The 2009 State Convention will be 

October 23rd-25th this year. 

Please mark you calendars accordingly. 

You won’t want to miss this event 

hosted by Rockford Unit #6!!!! 


Do you know who is listed 

as your beneficiay? 

* Regular Member: 

Those persons who are 

active, full-time, certified 

Law Enforcement Officers 

of any municipality of the 

State of Illinois. 

** Social Member: 

Those persons vested 

with the powers of arrest 

but not employed as 

full-time, certified Law 

Enforcement Officers 

within any municipality 

of the State of Illinois. 

Do you know who is designated to receive your death benefit? 

When was the last time you updated your PB&PA of IL membership information? Have you moved? Have 

you married or divorced? Do we have your date of birth (month, day and year)? Do you wish to change your 

beneficiary? Do we have your beneficiary’s social security number? Do we have your beneficiary’s date of birth? 

It is very important that we have a current, signed beneficiary designation 

card on file at the Springfield Office for all of our members. 

Please cut out the card above and mail to 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, Il 62702 to update your 

information. You can call the Springfield Office at 217-523-5141 (or 800-303-4531 for out-of-state members) and 

talk to Shelly at extension 206 if you have any questions. 

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