The Illinois State Police (ISP) is the state police agency of the state of Illinois. The Illinois State Police is responsible for traffic safety on more than 300,000 miles of total roadway, including 2,185 miles of Interstate Highways and 15,969 miles of State Highways. In 2021, the ISP Division of Patrol handled more than 48,000 traffic crashes, conducted more than 68,000 motor carrier safety inspections, and made more than 4,500 DUI arrest. The Division of Criminal Investigation opened 930 violent crime cases, opened 124 homicide cases, seized 1,590 firearms, handled 64 public integrity cases, and ensured 595 Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card holders were in compliance. Currently, almost 3,000 sworn and civilian personnel make up the Illinois State Police.
Illinois State Police Centennial
In 2022, to celebrate 100 years, ISP hosted several special events including a flag uncasing ceremony, gala, and proclamation signing. ISP’s honor guard presented the colors at numerous sporting events across the state including a presentation at a Chicago Cubs home game at Wrigley Field. ISP also procured 22 limited edition patrol cars with vintage decal packages.
Troops & Organization
Organization
The Illinois State Police is currently organized into several divisions, commands, offices and bureaus: Office of the Director: First Deputy Director Chief of Staff Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Office of Finance Office of Human Resources Office and Inspection & Audits Office of Labor Relations and Special Projects Legal Office Deputy Chief of Staff for Special Counsels Major Case Counsel Firearms Safety Office Counsel Deputy Chief of Staff for External Affairs Senior Public Safety Policy Advisor Office of Governmental Affairs Executive Office Public Information Office Deputy Chief of Staff Office of Operational & Strategic Planning Executive Protection Unit Office of Strategic Planning & Special Projects Office of Research & Development
Division of Justice Services (Colonel): Administrative Support Command Logistics Department of Innovation and Technology Criminal Justice Services Command Bureau of Identification Program Administration Bureau Public Safety services Command Firearms Services Bureau Regulatory Services Bureau Division of Forensic Services (Deputy Director): Chief of Staff Fiscal Administrator Personnel Administrator Case File Administrator (FOIA) Assistant Deputy Director Forensic Sciences Command Crime Scene & Evidence Services Command Quality Assurance Division of Internal Investigation (Deputy Director): Administrative Services Command Background Investigations Unit Identified Offender Program Northern Command Southern Command Division of Patrol (Colonel): Patrol Operations Command North Central Patrol Command Troops 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Chicago Patrol Command Troops 3,15 Southern Patrol Command Troops 7, 8, 9, 10 Strategic Operations Command Support Servies Command Special Operations SAVE H.I.T. Support Services Criminal Patrol Motorcycle Enforcement Bureau Vehicle Investigations Coordinator Commercial Vehicle Section Crowd Control Administrative Support Protective Service Unit Division of Criminal Investigation (Colonel): Investigative Command Research & Development Northern Major Zones 1, 2, 3 Central Major Zones 4, 5 Southern Major Zones 6, 7, 8 Support Command Special Operations Command/Air Operations Medical Fraud Bureau Investigative Support Command Intelligence Command Special Investigation Unit Statewide Gaming Command Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of Staff Statewide Investigative Training Special Projects Coordinator Division of the Academy and Training (Colonel): Staff/Special Projects Officer Honor Guard Trumpet Team Pipes & Drum Team Academy Commander Physical Skills Bureau Recruitment and Substance Testing Bureau Logistics Bureau Training Development Bureau Division Statewide 911 (Colonel): Statewide 911 Administrator Assistant Deputy Director Statewide 911 Bureau Telecommunications Services Bureau Radio Network Services Bureau Fleet Services Bureau
Troops
The Illinois State Police reorganized from Districts into Troops, which went into effect on January 1, 2023: