FOID CARD RENEWALS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FINGERPRINTS ON FILE

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WELCOMES NEW TROOPERS WITH CADET CLASS 139 GRADUATION

ISP is asking the motoring public to stay off the roadways for the next couple of days during the severe winter weather expected To begin tomorrow.

ISP Rebuilds with 368 New Troopers Added Since 2019

The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation continues its investigation into an officer involved shooting in Litchfield

Three Move Over Crashes in the same day

The Illinois AMBER Alert Task Force commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the first Americas Missing Broadcast Emergency Response Alert broadcast in Illinois. The first AMBER Alert broadcast took place at 535pm on November 26, 2002 in LaSalle, Illinois.

Springfield, IL - The Illinois State Police (ISP) expanded access to its Multiple Interactive Learning Objective (MILO) Range Theater Simulators this year allowing local law enforcement departments to take advantage of this training.

Updates to Clear and Present Danger Rule and Model Policy for Firearms Restraining Order

Homicides in East St. Louis down 37 percent and non-fatal shootings down 24 percent

This makes it the 23rd Scott's Law related crash involving ISP this year

LASALLE - ILLINOIS STATE POLICE OFFICERS AND RESOURCES, SUCH AS AIR OPERATIONS, DEPLOYED ACROSS THE ENTIRE STATE ALLOW ISP TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO INTERSTATE VIOLENCE ANYWHERE THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.

On October 27, 2022, the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 3 officials arrested 23-year-old Jaron M. Shannon of Kankakee, IL for one count of Unlawful Sale of a Firearm (Class 2 Felony), one count Unlawful Sale of a Firearm (Class 3 Felony), one count of Unlawful Purchase of a Firearm (Class 2 Felony), and ten counts of Failure to Maintain Records of a Firearm Sale (Clas A misdemeanor)

The Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation continues to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred the morning of October 21, 2022, when ISP Special Weapons and Tactics assisted the Blackhawk Area Task Force in executing a search warrant in Morrision.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred when ISP assisted the Blackhawk Area Task Force in executing a search warrant in Morrison, IL on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Expressway shootings down 42percent, injury shootings down 45percent, homicides down 83percent

This makes it the 21st Scotts Law related crash involving ISP this year

This makes it the 20th Scotts Law violation involving ISP this year

To help prevent an active shooter situation or be able to save lives in the event one occurs, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is offering Rapid Deployment train-the-trainer courses to local law enforcement officers across Illinois.

Illinois State Police officials investigated two separate Scott's Law Violations that occurred within a few hours apart

ISP is in the process of awarding 1 million in grants to 32 local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to conduct firearm enforcement efforts to help keep firearms out of the hand of individuals who pose a significant threat to themselves or others.

ISP Rebuilds with 326 New Troopers Added Since 2019

Illinois State Police K9 Odin has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Illinois State Police officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP District 19 Trooper

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly, today announced the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) change in command. Colonel Sean M. Cormier is retiring from ISP after more than 26 years of service. On September 1, 2022, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Trame will be promoted to Colonel and will be the newly appointed DCI Deputy Director.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES FIRST COUNTIES TO GO LIVE WITH NEXT GENERATION 911 SYSTEM

District 21 Trooper struck while investigating a traffic crash.

ISP Rebuilds with 305 New Troopers Added Since 2019

The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a firearms enforcement blitz with details in all 102 counties across the state from June 16 through July 31, 2022. The enforcement details are designed to ensure those who have had their firearm rights revoked are in compliance with the Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID) Act.

Illinois State Police officials investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 355 northbound near the Boughton Road Exit, Lemont, IL, involving an ISP Trooper.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) today convened the third meeting of the Commission on Implementing the Firearms Restraining Order Act (Commission). The Commission was created to advise on strategies for implementing the use of Firearm Restraining Orders (FRO).

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE REQUESTS ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ASSISTANCE IN TRAINING COUNTRY OF GEORGIA POLICE OFFICERS

The Illinois State Police is joining law enforcement officers from Indiana Michigan Minnesota Ohio and Wisconsin for this years National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 5 high visibility Speed Awareness Day enforcement campaign on July 27 2022.

Illinois State Police File Emergency Rule Change to Broaden the Use of Clear and Present Danger Reports in FOID Card Applications

Expressway shootings down 36 percent, injury shootings down 46 percent, homicides down 90 percent

Illinois State Police officials announce the sentencing of Volodymyr Dragan, a 46-year-old male of Wheeling, IL, to 57 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Attempted Murder of an ISP Trooper and Aggravated Unlawful Restraint of another Trooper.

In the ongoing investigation into the shooting in Highland Park on July 4 2022, the Illinois State Police continue to provide information to the public.

In the ongoing investigation into the shooting in Highland Park on July 4 2022 the Illinois State Police continue to provide information to the public.

In our continued investigation into the shooting in Highland Park on July 4, 2022, the Illinois State Police (ISP) looked into the criminal background of the individual charged in the crime.

In September 2019, ISP received a Clear and Present Danger report on the subject from the Highland Park Police Department. The report was related to threats the subject made against his family. There were no arrests made in the September 2019 incident and no one, including family, was willing to move forward on a complaint nor did they subsequently provide information on threats or mental health that would have allowed law enforcement to take additional action. Additionally, no Firearms Restraining Order was filed, nor any order of protection.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a mob action that occurred just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Division St. and Elston Ave. in Chicago.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) District 15 Investigations Agents arrested Frank Hightower III, a 53-year-old male of Rockford, IL for Aggravated Use of an Electronic Communication Device Causing a Death (Class 4 Felony).

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ISSUING FIREARM ENFORCEMENT GRANTS

Illinois State Police K9 Odin will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

The Illinois State Police recently convened the first meeting of the Commission on Implementing the Firearms Restraining Order Act.

ISP Rebuilds with 295 New Troopers Added Since 2019

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 is releasing video of a shooting that occurred at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in McLeansboro, IL on October 20, 2021

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a three-vehicle traffic crash on Interstate 94 southbound near 47th Street in Cook County, involving an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Emergency Traffic Patrol (ETP) truck.

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigations Violent Crimes Unit Zone 1 Agents arrested Joquan M. Davis, 23-year-old male of Chicago, IL for Aggravated Battery involving Great Bodily Harm to a Senior Citizen (Class 2 Felony).

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is donating more than 3,000 pieces of protective equipment, including body armor, ballistic face shields, and ballistic helmets to help the Ukrainian citizens enduring the Russian invasion.

May 10, 2022 - In an effort to increase its ranks and attract potential future Troopers, the ISP is excited to announce the reimaging of the Fast Track Program into the newly created Lateral Entry Training Program.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently opened its fourth Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Kiosk to help Illinoisans apply for and update their FOID card and Concealed Carry License (CCL). The Metro East now has a kiosk located in District 11 headquarters to assist individuals without access to online devices (computer, smart phone, tablet) or who are experiencing difficulties online. Illinois residents can visit one of four kiosks around the state to receive one-on-one assistance.

Illinois State Police District 15 Troopers arrested Wanya C. Carter Wilkins, a 20-year-old male from Chicago, IL, for Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking and Vehicular Hijacking.

The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Violent Crimes Unit Zone 1 agents arrested Joseph Guzman, 20 year old male of Cicero, IL for two counts of First-Degree Murder (Class X Felony).

ISP Arrests Tied to License Plate Readers

Illinois State Police (ISP) District Chicago recovered a vehicle taken in an Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking, apprehended two suspects and located two firearms in connection to a Chicago Police Department investigation.

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 1 Agents charged Javori Robinson, an 18-year-old male from Chicago, IL with Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking (Class X Felony) and Unlawful Restraint (Class 4 Felony).

SPRINGFIELD During its Annual Training Event last week, the National Fusion Center Association named the Illinois Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center (STIC) the 2021 Fusion Center of the Year. Operated by the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation, the STIC serves as the designated state fusion center and is a one-stop resource for law enforcement officers to obtain information related to criminal activity and terrorism.

Award presented at the statewide Women in Criminal Justice Conference

Stretch of Illinois Route 3 in Waterloo Dedicated as Nicholas J. Hopkins Memorial Highway

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASES VIDEO FOR OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING AFTER COLLINSVILLE HOMICIDE

Illinois State Police Celebrates 100 Years of Integrity, Service, and Pride

ISP Reduces Total Forensic Backlog by 72 Percent in Two Years

Illinois State Police Senior Master Trooper Todd Hanneken Commemoration Ceremony

The Illinois State Police (ISP) commissioned 14 new Troopers of Cadet Class 134 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield, bringing the total ISP troopers added since 2019 to 278.

29 Troopers from Cadet Class 133 Join the Ranks of the Illinois State Police

Illinois State Police (ISP) District Chicago Troopers assisted Chicago Police Department (CPD) in the arrest of Sarleah M. Hickson, a 19-year-old female of Chicago, IL, Fredderick T. Jackson, a 20-year-old male of Chicago, IL, and a 16-year old male of Chicago, IL for Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm (Class X Felony) and Resisting Arrest.

ISP District Chicago Troopers responded to a reported kidnapping in progress on Interstate 290 at 9th Street. A 911 caller falsely identified herself and stated her relative was being held against her will inside of a white conversion van.

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Agents arrested and charged Kewon D. Smith, a 30-year-old male of Chicago, Illinois for two counts of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony) and Quinton M. Dixon, a 22 year-old-male of Chicago, Illinois for one count of First-Degree Murder (Class X Felony). These two individuals were charged as a result of two separate incidents.

Illinois State Troopers are dedicated to ensuring the motoring public is safe, including those traveling through Illinois as part of a peaceful protest, stated ISP Division of Patrol Colonel Margret McGreal.

The Illinois State Police cautions motorists who engage in acts that could endanger the safety of the motoring public.

So far this year, there have been nine ISP squad cars struck in relation to the Move Over Law and four Troopers have sustained injuries from Move Over Law-related crashes.

Chicago, IL - Citing the urgent need to address the continued epidemic of opioid and meth addiction across the state, Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly announce today that ISP Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEGSs) dramatically increased the percentage of dangerous drugs and weapons seized in FY 2021, recovering illegal drugs valued at approximately 71,000,000.

So far this year, there have been eight ISP squad cars struck in relation to the Move Over Law and three Troopers have sustained injuries from Move Over Law-related crashes.

ISP Reduces Backlog of FOID Reviews by 97 Percent, Stops Record 25,000 Illegal Attempts to Obtain Firearms in 2021

Expansion of License Plate Readers, Air Operations, Forensics Capacity, and Strong Investigative Work Led to Multiple Charges of Murder, Attempted Murder, and Shootings

Springfield, IL - On February 3, 2022, Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated three separate traffic crashes involving ISP squad cars. Two Troopers were struck in ISP District 10 Pesotum and one in ISP District 5 Lockport. The crash in ISP District 5 was Move Over Law related.

Springfield, IL - On February 2, 2022, Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated three separate traffic crashes involving ISP squad cars. Two Troopers were struck in ISP District 9 Springfield and one in ISP District 10 Pesotum. The two crashes in ISP District 9 were both Move Over Law related.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) has unveiled an interactive Statewide Expressway Shooting (SES) dashboard which contains current and historical data regarding reported expressway shooting incidents on all expressways in Illinois. The ISP created this tool to provide not only data but also as context to expressway shootings reported in Illinois.

On Jan. 24, 2022, at approximately 125 p.m., off-duty Trooper Antonio Alvarez 6747 and Amanda Alvarez, a 31-year old female of Chicago, IL were found inside of a non-department issued vehicle in the 11000 block of South Avenue East, Chicago, IL with injuries from gunfire. Trooper Alvarez and the female were both pronounced deceased at the scene.

Twenty-three days ago, we also got the heart-wrenching call that Tyler was involved in this senseless shooting and poised ourselves to hear that we may never see him again.

The Illinois State Police is pleased to announce since becoming certified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on January 1, 2021, over 300 law enforcement agencies have converted to the new Illinois Crime Reporting Program's National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS).

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers assisted the Calumet City Police Department (CCPD) in the arrest of two suspects wanted for Armed Robbery and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) in the arrest of three suspects wanted for a vehicular hijacking.

Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly offered his deepest condolences to the family of Bradley Police Department (PD) Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, wishes for a speedy recovery to Bradley PD Officer Tyler Bailey, and heartfelt appreciation for the efforts of everyone involved in bringing the shooters to justice.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Firearms Services Bureau (FSB) announces the option for customers to receive correspondence regarding their FOID cards and CCLs from the ISP by email and/or text message instead of by letter through the United States Postal Service (USPS).