LOMBARD, Ill. – Members of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) witnessed another milestone on April 21, 2023, as they welcomed the 75th president of the association, as well as the first female in its more than 80-year history. President Laura King was sworn in by Judge Robert Zalud during the ILACP Awards Banquet in Lombard, Illinois last month. She will serve one year as president after having served three years as vice president.
“As I step into the role as the 75th president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the magnitude of this opportunity does not escape me,” said President King during her speech at the awards banquet. “I am humbled and will be forever grateful for the privilege to lead such an amazing organization during such important times.”
Looking Ahead
President King has set several goals for herself and the organization over the next year including:
Leading the way in creating a climate of improved officer safety and wellness
Trust building initiatives with communities of color
Recruitment and retention initiatives
“I stand before you as the first female president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. And it is my final goal that at the end of my term, that people will no longer be talking about the fact that I was the first girl president, and instead remember me as a good president. For I plan to be a damn good president and it is my intention for people to think back on my term and remember my competency, our accomplishments, and the leadership I provide for this great organization over my gender.”
— President Laura King
ILACP President King succeeds Chief Lou Jogmen of Highland Park who moves to his new position as Immediate Past President. Several other ILACP members were sworn in to the 2023 Board of Officers on April 21:
1st Vice President Chief Marc Maton
2nd Vice President Chief Joe Leonas
3rd Vice President Chief Dan Ryan
Vice President at Large, Region 1 Chief Kirk Brueggeman
Vice President at Large, Region 2 Chief Darren Gault
Vice President at Large, Region 3 Chief Pat Kreis
Steve Casstevens will remain as ILACP Parliamentarian.
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