The “Get on the Bus” program through Weston Exploration within University Housing will tour the Champaign Police Department on Friday, September 21, 2012. This event allows for many first-year college students to explore different careers throughout the community. The tour and talking with officers will help students to understand the careers available in the Champaign […]
Champaign Police Officer Katherine Thompson will represent the department at the University of Illinois Sociology Internship Fair on Friday, September 21, 2012, in Lincoln Hall. The purpose of the fair is to recruit college students for internships, primarily from the Sociology Department, but from other departments as well.
Champaign Police Detective Joe Johnston represented the department at the Eastern Illinois University Job Fair on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. “Career Network Day,” is an ideal opportunity for the department to connect with potential candidates seeking full time and internship opportunities.
Chief of Police Anthony Cobb made a presentation: “The Role of a Police Officer” to Cub Scout Pack #11 at Dr. Howard Elementary School on September 10, 2012. Officer Jonathan Westfield made an Anti-Bullying presentation to adults at St. Matthew’s School on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Officer Jonathan Westfield will attend the Disability Expo […]
Officer Jaceson Yandell took the Oath of Office for the position of Sergeant at the September 4 Council Meeting. In addition, three new police officers took the Oath of Office: Montrell Coleman, Jerad Gale and Ed Sebestik. Jaceson Yandell took the Oath of Office for the position of Sergeant by Mayor Gerard Montrell […]
School Resource Officer Jonathan Westfield and Police Chief Anthony Cobb will attend the Access Initiative “Family 2 Family” parent talks on Thursday, August 23 at 5:30 PM. Chief Cobb will field questions from parents about police operations and Officer Westfield will facilitate discussions on bullying behaviors and how to report juvenile runaways. The event will […]
On Sunday, August 18, Officer Shelly Dominguez met with residents moving in to Parkland Pointe and distributed burglary prevention materials.
The Champaign Police Department has been nominated to receive the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award is the highest level of recognition provided an employer for outstanding support of National Guard and Reserve Component employees. The Freedom Award was instituted in 1996 under the auspices of the Employer Support of the […]
On July 30th, Police K-9 Officer, Kristina Haugen, and her dog “Solo”, conducted a K-9 demonstration for youth at the Orpheum Children’s Museum’s Zoology Camp. Haugen discussed the importance of having K-9 dogs in law enforcement and Solo’s role with solving crimes.
Throughout the month of August, several safety employees and first responders will visit Happi Time Daycare’s School Age Program to provide insight into their careers. On August 2nd, Officer Benjamin Newell will serve as a guest speaker and discuss the role of police officers and how they serve as community helpers. Approximately 38 children will […]