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Most people have seen a police officer turn on their squad car lights, drive through a red light, and then turn their squad car lights back off again... and that usually comes with a question of "Why?" Numerous theories are out there but they are far from the truth of the matter. Our hosts reveal what's really going on when an officer speeds through a red light only to turn their squad car lights back off again.

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Join our hosts for a look at the 4th of July from law enforcement's perspective.

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If you've ever wondered if you would make it through the process of becoming a police officer or even what the process is, we have some answers for you. In this episode of Behind the Badge Illinois, our hosts go into great detail about what they are looking for in a new recruit, the qualifications you must meet to even apply, the process you must go through to become an officer, what will automatically get you disqualified, and more!

Now is the time to learn more about if you have what it takes to become a police officer in the Land of Lincoln.

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Hosts David Hochberg, Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley. Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen, and Dekalb Police Chief David Byrd come together to discuss an important topic concerning traffic enforcement and safety. A new report from NHTSA shows traffic fatalities are down slightly from the previous year, BUT still way above pre-pandemic levels. Our hosts discuss the issues surrounding traffic fatalities as well as traffic enforcement in general.

Learn More Here - https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813561

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Host David Hochberg is joined in this episode by Dekalb Police Chief David Byrd, Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley, ILACP Deputy Director AJ Bailey, and O'Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman. During this 12th episode of Behind the Badge Illinois, our co-hosts discuss public safety, see something say something, and how the public is getting involved in law enforcement. They also touch on the subject of Public Information Officers and how they help to keep the public informed.

Learn more at https://www.ilchiefs.org/behind-the-badge-illinois

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Behind the Badge Illinois goes back to the listener mailbag in part two of Episode 10 as our panel is asked, "Why can't the police do something about all the panhandlers on the sides of the roads in town?"

Have you ever wondered why police are limited in what they can do about panhandlers? Several factors play a role in what officers can and cannot do. Our panel of law enforcement experts weigh in and share real stories from the field.

Host David Hochberg is joined by co-hosts Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen, Dekalb Police Chief David Byrd, and O'Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman.

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As the ILACP gears up for the inaugural Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel Appreciation Week (June 2 - June 8), our hosts talk to current LE civilian personnel to hear their stories about why they chose the profession, why they love it, how they came to join their current departments, and more!

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On this episode, our hosts answer questions from our listeners and viewers.

The topic for this portion is on situations for use of deadly force.