IL HR1214

Congratulates Jeff Chudwin on his retirement as Chief of Police for the Village of Olympia Fields on July 17, 2012, after 38 years of service in law enforcement

Recognizes his career beginning in 1974 with Olympia Fields, his appointment as Acting Chief in November 2000, and promotion to Chief in February 2001

Notes his service as Assistant State's Attorney for Will and Cook Counties and his juris doctor degree from DePaul University Law School in 1977

Acknowledges his leadership as founding member and 16-year president of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association, and his roles in emergency preparedness committees across multiple regional law enforcement organizations

Recognizes his 2009 Law Officer Magazine Trainer of the Year award for his work training police officers on emergency preparedness, use of force, and tactical firearms since 1978