A Western Illinois University School of Law Enforcement professor and director of the WIU Homeland Security Research Program will be a part of the training program this month for over 60 new incoming Illinois police chiefs through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute. Dean Alexander, who is recognized internationally as a terrorism expert, will present on anti-government movements and extremists, traditional hate groups and hate-based extremist groups and movements, foreign-aligned ideologies, religiously-motivated extremists/terrorists, fringe movements,... Read More

Western Illinois University 2003 School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Graduate Byron Nudd has been named Officer of the Year by the Illinois State Police (ISP). “Assigned to District 15, Trooper Byron Nudd exemplifies the tenets of the Illinois State Police – Integrity, Service, and Pride. His work ethic, professionalism, courage, and overreaching desire to be of service to others is evident in his daily work performance. Trooper Nudd’s unwavering dedication to serve the people of Illinois is reflected through the daily performance of his duties, his high criminal... Read More