FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kendall County Sheriff’s Office receives certification from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

Kendall County, IL (January 21, 2021, 9:00 AM)

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office has received a Federal Use of Force certification from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. 

The criteria to achieve certification was determined by the US Department of Justice. The Presidential Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities empowers the U.S. Attorney General to designate independent credentialing bodies, including the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, to certify that a law enforcement agency meets the conditions of eligibility for federal grants. Following a thorough review of our current standards relating to training, policy, and other areas by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, it was determined that the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office has met the conditions for certification.  The Sheriff’s Office is very proud of this certification and we continue to strive to reach the highest standards in law enforcement service and professionalism.

Sheriff Dwight Baird said “The culture of the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is to be fair, unbiased, and to only resort to using force when it is reasonable and necessary. We ensure this standard is met through regular review of our policies and practices, and the findings of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police review confirms these standards are being met.”

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Contact:          Deputy Dan Briars #95

Phone:             (630) 465-2067

Email:             dbriars@co.kendall.il.us