Champaign Police Officer Jeffrey Creel Retires
Champaign Police Officer Jeffrey Creel retired this week following 22 years of service to the City of Champaign. He began his law enforcement career in 1993 with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Des Moines, Iowa, before accepting a position with the Chicago Police Department in 1995. In December 2000, he was hired by the […]
2021 Police Memorial Ceremony
On October 15, 2021 local law enforcement, honored guests, elected officials, and members of the public attended the annual Champaign Police Memorial Ceremony at West Side Park. The ceremony was held to honor law enforcement officers worldwide who have died in the line of duty. Champaign Police honored fallen heroes Thomas Dodsworth, Robert Tatman, and […]
Champaign Police Invite the Public to Police Memorial Ceremony
On Friday, October 15 at 9 a.m., the Champaign Police Memorial Ceremony will be held at West Side Park (400 W University Ave, Champaign) to honor law enforcement officers from around the world who have died in the line of duty. We will pay a special tribute to Champaign Police Officers Thomas Dodsworth (end of […]
Officer Jeffrey Creel Recovering from Injuries Sustained in the Line of Duty
The Champaign Police Department is providing the name of the second officer who responded to the domestic disturbance call for service on May 19 in the 2400 block of North Neil Street. Officer Jeffrey Creel has been released from the hospital and is recovering. Shortly after arriving on scene, Officer Creel was shot three times […]