Community Relations Manager Speaks at Police Training Institute
On January 9, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons attended the Police Training Institute as a guest speaker. During the session, City staff emphasized the importance of strong police-community relations and meaningful community engagement, highlighting the value of officers building visibility, trust, and familiarity within the communities they serve. City staff also shared insights into the […]
Equity & Engagement Staff Gives Presentation to Police Training Institute Cadets
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Tracy Parsons, Community Relations Manager in the Equity and Engagement Department, delivered an impactful presentation to more than 110 cadets from across Illinois at the Police Training Institute. City staff discussed the vital role that community relations and public engagement play in effective law enforcement. Topics included strategies for building […]
Five CPD Officers Graduate from Police Academy
On December 15, five new Champaign Police Officers graduated from the Police Training Institute during a ceremony at the Vineyard Church in Urbana. Officers Bialeschki, Elias, Gress, Ronnfeldt, and Walmer now move on to CPD’s 20-week Field Training program. Officers Ronnfeldt and Walmer were both recognized for serving as Class Squad Leaders for their scholastic […]
Champaign Police Welcomes New Officer
The Champaign Police Department is welcoming Officer Jenna Hooker who graduated from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute on Thursday, Aug. 22. She will soon begin the field training program, the next step in her schooling, where she will be paired with training officers at the Champaign Police Department to guide her professional development […]