Fire and Police Commission

Overview


The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners select and appoint qualified candidates to fill sworn vacancies within the Fire and Police Departments. The BFPC also conducts all promotional testing for the ranks of Police Sergeant, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain and Battalion Chief. 

Meetings


The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BFPC) regularly meets on the first Tuesday of February, May, August and November at 5:00 p.m. at the Police Headquarters, 700 W Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois. 

Agendas and Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Duties


The  Board  recruits,  selects  and  appoints  qualified  candidates  to  fill  vacancies,  determines testing and selection processes for the promotional process, and conducts disciplinary hearings or appeals of disciplinary action in the Fire and Police Departments.

Membership


The BFPC shall have three (3) Commissioners appointed by the Mayor with consent from the City Council. Terms equal three (3) years. 

Commissioners


Samuel Finch, Chair
Anthony Chulick
Amonaquenette Parker

Related Municipal Code


See Municipal Code Chapter 3 (PDF) for more information.

Other Documents


Rules and Regulations of the Fire and Police Commissioners - Revised 08/19/2016.

Staff Liaison

  1. Michelle Anderson
    Assistant Human Resources Director
    Email
    Phone: 815-748-2094