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From Chicago to Cairo, and every city, town, and village in between, our Troopers are a trusted and an integral part of the communities they call home. That responsibility guides their every action- whether they’re interacting with someone during a traffic stop, helping a family in crisis, or stopping a crime in progress. A career in service means you show up for your community. Ready to serve? Applications close June 1, 2026 for our next cadet class beginning in February 2027. https://t.co/kNPoObRvuP #CommunityFirst #ShowUp #IllinoisStatePolice

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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐞

𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴

𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐍𝐄𝐄 – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police (ISP) broke ground today on a $14 million Traffic Incident Management training facility to provide law enforcement, emergency responders and highway maintainers with the latest skills and techniques to quickly and safely address crashes and other emergency situations. The new facility will allow training to be conducted in a controlled environment that mirrors actual conditions out in the field, helping to save the lives of people in distress while restoring normal traffic operations as quickly as possible.

Read full news release: https://t.co/MHGFz2z9ui

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ANNOUNCEMENT: The Illinois State Police Merit Board is now processing applications for a Traditional Cadet Class. It is tentatively scheduled to begin on May 23, 2027.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2026

Apply today at https://t.co/kNPoObRvuP and choose your applicant testing date!

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On June 5, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we will #WearOrange to call attention to our nation’s preventable gun violence crisis, which takes nearly 47,000 lives every single year. Learn how you can get involved 🍊➡️  https://t.co/GxBGj05Bd5

ISP encourages you to #WearOrange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day to highlight the importance of secure gun storage—storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition. Share your #WearOrange photos with us on social media by using the hashtag. #WearOrange

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ISP offers a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits, and a career path with real advancement. You don’t have to choose between doing meaningful work and building a strong future. You can have both. The deadline to apply for our next cadet class is June 1, 2026. https://t.co/kNPoObRvuP #NowHiring #CareerGoals #IllinoisJobs

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ISP recognizes Pride Month alongside our LGBTQ+ Illinois residents as well as members of our agency. Thank you for your service to our communities and your dedication to the mission. #PrideMonth2026

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Everyone wants a paycheck. You need it to live, to build your life. But deep down, don’t you want more than that? Do you want your work to matter, to have an impact? Is your goal to be proud of what you do? That’s what a career dedicated to service gives you. Becoming a Trooper offers you a path to a life of purpose, as well as a career with plenty of specialized opportunities and advancement. Applications are due by June 1, 2026 for our next cadet class: https://t.co/kNPoObRvuP #HigherPurpose #ServeWithPride #IllinoisStatePolice

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Road rage is not a game. #SafeDrivingSavesLives #ArriveAlive #RoadRageSafety

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Yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker, ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee, and law enforcement leaders from across Illinois gathered in Springfield for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony to recognize officers who demonstrated extraordinary courage and heroism in 2025.

During the ceremony, 19 officers from six agencies were awarded the Medal of Honor for their brave and selfless service to the people of Illinois. This prestigious honor recognizes officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, suffered serious injury in the line of duty, or displayed exceptional bravery while serving and protecting their communities.

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𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐖 𝐄𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑

𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee, and law enforcement officials from across the state gathered today for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to honor officers who performed acts of heroism in 2025. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 19 officers from six agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the people of Illinois.

Read full news release: https://t.co/6sN5ESe44J

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Fitness is built into the ISP culture. Keeping your mind and body in shape is crucial to performing the critical duties this career demands. Is building a career where being ready, staying healthy, and pushing yourself important to you? Then this is your opportunity. Apply by June 1, 2026 at https://t.co/kNPoObRvuP #FitnessForLife #StayStrong #IllinoisJobs

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2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony

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Governor Pritzker delivers remarks at the 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony https://t.co/31eEw8jDSg

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We remember Trooper Richard Groja. Trooper Richard Groja was killed in a motorcycle accident.

Trooper Groja was responding to a call in Chicago when he failed to show up. He was found five hours later at Rand Road and Garland Place. It appeared that he lost control of the motorcycle on an S-curve colliding with a tree.

Trooper Groja was U.S. Army veteran of WWI and served with the Illinois State Police for only two months. He was survived by his wife and child.
End of Watch, May 28, 1933

#NeverForget

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#HappeningAtISP:
👮 We Honored Fallen Troopers During National Police Week in Washington D.C.
🚔 Participated in Will County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in Joliet
🚨 Made Arrests and Seized Drugs Statewide
🍩 Participated in Cop On A Rooftop and more.

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We remember Trooper Frank Doris. Trooper Frank Doris was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Trooper Doris had just finished his night shift working the desk at District 12 Headquarters. He was on his way home to Clay City when he pulled over a bright red Mustang for speeding on Route 45 near Flora.

As he sat in his squad car issuing a citation, Trooper Frank Doris was shot in the head by the speeder, who then fled. A reflex made the slain trooper's foot press against the accelerator, causing the car to overheat. Nearby residents pulled Trooper Doris' body from the car just before it burst into flames. He was taken to Clay County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Troopers quickly located the assailant, a 60-year-old ex-convict, who led officers on a three-county chase with speeds reaching as high as 130 mph. Troopers were able to box in and apprehend the killer near Albion in Edwards County. In the car, they found Trooper Doris' ticket book and a .38 caliber revolver that was used as the murder weapon.

The killer was charged with murder. He was subsequently found guilty and died in prison while serving his sentence.

Trooper Frank Doris was a 10-year veteran of the Illinois State Police - District 12, Effingham. He was also a World War II veteran and a local businessman before joining the Illinois State Police. He was survived by his wife and three sons.
End of Watch, May 27, 1967
#NeverForget

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There’s something powerful about trust that doesn’t need words. K9 teams are built on discipline, training, instinct, and a bond that’s earned every single day. The powerful bond between Trooper and K9 is lifelong and unconditional. If you want a chance to work with your “best friend,” apply to our next cadet class at https://t.co/kNPoObRvuP #K9Unit #WorkingDogs #IllinoisStatePolice

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Do you know the rules for approaching a funeral procession? 🚔⚠️
Take a moment to review our latest Rules of the Road Refresher and help show respect while keeping everyone on the roadway safe.

#RulesOfTheRoadRefresher #ILStatePolice

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Today is #MissingChildrensDay

President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25, 1983, as the first National Missing Children’s Day in memory of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who disappeared from a New York City street corner on May 25, 1979.

Each year, the United States Department of Justice commemorates National Missing Children’s Day by honoring the heroic and exemplary efforts of law enforcement, organizations, and individuals dedicated to protecting children and bringing missing children home safely.

The Illinois State Police remain committed to protecting children, supporting families, and partnering with agencies across the country in the search for missing children.

Find out more at: https://t.co/EHaT54ovs4

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Today we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲.
🇺🇸 Buckle Up
🇺🇸 Don’t Drive Distracted
🇺🇸 Follow the Speed Limit
🇺🇸 Drive Sober

#MemorialDay2026

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We remember Trooper Samuel Mangiamele. Trooper Samuel Mangiamele succumbed to injuries received five days earlier when his police motorcycle went out of control on loose gravel at 11th Street and Field Boulevard in Chicago, Illinois. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital where he remained until his death.

Trooper Mangiamele had served with the Illinois State Police for three years and was assigned to District 3. Trooper Mangiamele was survived by his wife.
End of Watch, May 25, 1945
#NeverForget