Deputy Chief Certified by Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

The City of Oak Forest is pleased to announce that the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) has honored Deputy Chief Jason Reid by being designated as a Certified Eligible Police Chief through the Association’s Police Chief Certification Program. This designation signifies that Deputy Chief Reid has met the highest standards of competency and conduct for his profession.

To be eligible for consideration, those interested in pursuing certification must first meet the ILACP’s criteria for experience, education, professional membership, and community involvement. In the first phase of the process, candidates must demonstrate extensive law enforcement experience, including command and executive posts, a solid educational background that encompasses continuing education and training, and an active participation in relevant professional and community organizations. After meeting these requirements, they are allowed to proceed with the certification examination, which tests their knowledge of managerial concepts, modern policing concepts, law and leading cases, and budgeting principles. Candidates who demonstrate their mastery in these areas must then face a panel of their peers, consisting of three active Illinois Police Chiefs. During the structured interview, the panel questions and evaluates the candidate in the areas of leadership, management, public relations, verbal communication and ethics. Only those who have successfully completed all phases of the assessment process are granted the distinction of a Certified Eligible Police Chief in Illinois. Deputy Chief Reid is among only a select few Illinois police command staff able to meet the stringent requirements of the program since its inception in 1998.

Illinois is the only state in the US that currently offers a Police Chief Certification Program based on an extensive, legally validated examination process. The ILACP, in conjunction with Stanard & Associates, Inc., a Chicago-based public safety consulting firm, oversaw a rigorous development and review process that involved police chiefs from across the state. The program is designed to recognize those law enforcement professionals who excel in all facets of the police chief function. To maintain certification status, police command staff must meet on-going requirements and apply for re-certification every 5 years.

Metra Safety Poster and
Essay Contest

For the 14th straight year, Metra asked the region's students to illustrate through posters or essays the importance of safe behaviors near railroad tracks and rail crossings. The theme for the 2019-2020 school year: “Obey the Signs" emphasizes the importance of looking for and obeying signs and control devices that are installed along the railroad tracks and at rail crossings.

The contest is open to all students in grades K through 12 living or attending school in Metra’s six-county service area: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will. The deadline for all entries is Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

One first-, second- and third-place winner will be selected from each grade, K through 12, and awarded the following prizes:
First Place: iPad
Second Place: $250 gift card
Third Place: $100 gift card

Visit metracontest.com to see the work of past contest winners, news coverage about the contest, review Contest Rules, and find out how to submit your entry. 

SENIOR LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 5, 2019

OFHS Madrigal Singers

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Oak Forest High School Madrigal Singers, in period costume, will regale you with their harmonies singing seasonal songs!

Tickets are available at City Hall (15540 S. Central; 708-687-4050) or can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Hope to see you there!