SPRINGFIELD - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will recognize the commitment and courage of 69 law enforcement officers Monday at the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony. Selected from 15 law enforcement agencies statewide, the award recipients have displayed exceptional bravery and heroism while serving their communities.
The Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor was established by law in 1990 and officers can be nominated for the award by their command.
Jurisdictions with award recipients are: Aurora Police Department, Chicago Police Department, Elgin Police Department, Harvey Police Department, Illinois State Police, Itasca Police Department, Justice Police Department, Kinkaid Police Department, Lincoln Police Department, Pekin Police Department, Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, University of Illinois Police Department, Waukegan Police Department, Will County Sheriff's Office, and Winnebago County Sheriff's Office.
EVENT: Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony
DATE: Monday, August 27
TIME: 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center, 701 East Adams Street, Springfield
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