Champaign Police Employee Awards and Memorial Ceremonies Now Available On-Demand
The City’s Communications Division recently produced coverage of two important Police Department ceremonies. The first was the Police Department Employee Awards Ceremony on May 18, 2022, held at the Champaign Police Department. The second was the Champaign Police Memorial Ceremony on May 20, 2022, at West Side Park. Both videos were edited and began playing […]
Memorial Honors Fallen Heroes at West Side Park
On May 20, 2022, the Champaign Police Department hosted the annual Police Memorial Ceremony at West Side Park. During the unexpectedly rainy event, Champaign Police honored fallen heroes Thomas Dodsworth, Robert Tatman, and Christopher Oberheim, along with law enforcement officers worldwide who have died in the line of duty. Department staff was joined at the […]
Police Department Hosts Employee Awards Ceremony
On May 18, 2022, the Champaign Police Department held their annual Police Employee Awards Ceremony. Award recipients for 2021 include: Officer of the Year: Officer Douglas Wendt Employee of the Year: Kyle Hayden, Police Services Representative Life Saving Award: Officer Jeff Thomas, Officer Anderson Agudelo, and Officer Jordan Wooten Distinguished Leadership Award: Sgt. Dennis Baltzell […]
Community Engagement Fun at Touch-A-Truck Event at Centennial Park
On May 11, 2022, the City’s Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments participated in the Champaign Park District’s Touch-A-Truck event at Centennial Park. The four-hour event gave kids and parents an opportunity to get up close and personal with several unique vehicles from the City’s fleet, including a squad car, SWAT truck, crime scene van, […]
Champaign Police Unveil Oberheim Memorial Car – Fallen Hero Honored at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
As we approach the first anniversary of the tragic death of Officer Christopher Oberheim, the Champaign Police Department is proud to announce the completion of a memorial squad car design in his memory. Officer Oberheim’s duty vehicle, Squad 57, has been redesigned to honor the life and legacy of our fallen hero. The memorial design […]
City of Champaign Announces Appointment of Chief of Police
Today City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced the appointment of Timothy T. Tyler to the position of Chief of Police effective June 6, 2022. Tyler’s long and distinguished career includes more than 29 years in law enforcement in Illinois and 32 years of service in the U.S. military. Tyler started his career in community policing […]
Champaign Police Department Launches Marketing Campaign for Experienced Officers
Champaign Police Department Launches Marketing Campaign for Experienced Officers On April 4, 2022, the Champaign Police Department launched a new marketing campaign aimed at recruiting experienced officers. The campaign webpage can be viewed online at champaignil.gov/lateral. The page serves as a centerpiece in the new “Level Up” marketing campaign, with targeted online advertising also […]
Community Attends Open House to Meet Police Chief Finalists
On March 29, 2022, the City hosted a community open house so the public could have the opportunity to speak with the Police Chief finalists. The three finalists for the position are Angela Coonce, Bryce Johnson, and Timothy T. Tyler. Approximately 50-60 people attended the open house which was held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the […]
City of Champaign Announces Finalists for Chief of Police Position
Public Invited to Meet the Finalists at Open House on March 29 Following a nationwide search, Champaign City Manager Dorothy Ann David has selected three finalists to interview for the City’s Chief of Police position – Angela Coonce, Bryce Johnson, and Timothy T. Tyler. Biographical information and a video statement from each finalist are now […]
New City Podcast Features Interim Deputy Chief Geoff Coon
On the latest episode of the Champaign City Profiles podcast, Interim Deputy Chief Geoff Coon (Champaign Police Department) shares how a chance internship led to his career in law enforcement, his duties and responsibilities at the department, and why CPD is a great destination for both new and experienced officers looking to move to a […]