The Police Chiefs Association of Will County was organized in 1965. It is comprised of more than 170 of the county's top law enforcement, retired police, and private sector executives. The Police Chiefs Association of Will County serves village, city, and county police departments, federal and state law enforcement agencies, college and university police, and private business and security firms. The Police Chiefs Association of Will County has members representing every region of the county.
The Association was originally organized to promote legislation that would enhance public security by providing superior police protection for the residents of Will County and its many visitors. Today, with the same goal, its role has expanded to provide better communication, education, and training not only for the county's various police and security agencies, but sponsored and opened several events to agencies statewide. Our members are frequently recognized by legislative leaders to provide insight into public safety issues and problems facing the criminal justice system. Police Chiefs Association of Will County facilitates the dissemination of information, provides continuing police training, and promotes a better understanding of the police profession in general.
The Police Chiefs Association of Will County has been involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors by supporting both the Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run and Big Brothers and Big Sisters with time and monetary contributions. The Association established an annual scholarship for college students, and hosts the annual Police Officer Memorial Service for police officers killed in the line of duty.
Through conference, seminars, and special training courses, the Police Chiefs Association of Will County ensures the highest degree of preparedness and responsiveness among the state's agencies and officers. The Association provides a forum through associate membership for sharing information on the latest crime-fighting strategies, tools, and techniques. By enhancing communications between agencies at all levels, the Association fosters the highest degree of police professionalism and competence.
Membership in the Police Chiefs Association of Will County supports and maintains the highest standards of public safety and police protection for the millions of people who live, work and play in Will County.
Officers
President: Chief Fred Hayes - Joliet Police
Vice President: Chief Paul VanDeraa - Crete Police
Secretary: Director Ray Horwath - Will County Sherriff's Police
Treasurer: Lt. Jody Oseman - Illinois State Police Dist. 5
Sergeant at Arms: Chief Randy Rajewski - Mokena Police
Past Presidents
Past Presidents of the Will County Police Chiefs Association
| 1965 |
Robert W. Georgantas |
Illinois State Police |
| 1966 |
Chief Harold Schilling |
Joliet Police Department |
| 1967 |
Theodore Lenich |
Crest Hill Police Department |
| 1968 |
William Hamby |
Park Forest Police Department |
| 1969 |
H.W. Moran |
Illinois State Police |
| 1970 |
Frank Matthys |
E.J. & E. Railroad/FBI Retired |
| 1971 |
Fred Breen |
Joliet Police Department |
| 1972 |
Amos T. Massey |
Frankfort Police Department |
| 1973 |
Robert Miller |
Lockport Police Department |
| 1974 |
Fred Hayes |
Romeoville Police Department |
| 1975 |
Joseph Wajchert |
New Lenox Police Department |
| 1976 |
Dennis Jaskoviak |
Crest Hill Police Department |
| 1977 |
Harold O. Fitch |
Mokena Police Department |
| 1978 |
Earl Cantone |
Illinois Secretary of State |
| 1979 |
Gary D. McAlvey |
Illinois Bureau of Identification |
| 1980 |
Gary N. Bogart |
Peotone Police Department |
| 1981 |
Vern Revis |
Illinois Department of Corrections |
| 1982 |
William P. Charnisky |
Bolingbrook Police Department |
| 1983 |
James J. Grace |
Joliet Police Department |
| 1984 |
Mervin Bewsey |
Beecher Police Department |
| 1985 |
George F. Koertge |
E.J. & E Railway Police |
| 1986 |
Darrell L. Sanders |
Frankfort Police Department |
| 1987 |
Robert Starke |
Romeoville Police Department |
| 1988 |
Timothy R. Dixon |
Illinois State Police |
| 1989 |
James Ariagno |
Crest Hill Police Department |
| 1990 |
Jack N. Welty, Jr. |
Illinois Bureau Forensic Sciences |
| 1991 |
Lawrence F. Anderson |
New Lenox Police Department |
| 1992 |
Williard R. Keil |
Illinois State Police |
| 1993 |
Gerald J. Zeborowski |
Joliet Junior College |
| 1994 |
Andrew Barto |
Romeoville Police Department |
| 1995 |
Stephen F. Pollak |
Mokena Police Department |
| 1996 |
David L. Wallace |
Crete Police Department |
| 1997 |
Kenneth E. Oldendorf |
New Lenox Police Department |
| 1998 |
James J. Antole |
Lockport Police Department |
| 1999 |
Robert P. Puleo |
Shorewood Police Department |
| 2000 |
Donald E. Bennett |
Plainfield Police Department |
| 2001 |
Steven K. Admonis |
Channahon Police Department |
| 2002 |
Ronald H. Smith |
Frankfort Police Department |
| 2003 |
Lloyd V. Unland |
Minooka Police Department |
| 2004 |
Robert E. Piscia |
Frankfort Police Department |
| 2005 |
Daniel Mullin |
Lockport Police Department |
| 2006 |
Mark Eiting |
Plainfield Police Department |
| 2007 |
Kevin Shaugnessy |
Lemont Police Department |