PBPA LOCAL 120, Bartonville Officers Union

12/12/2024

We need the community to be on the lookout for a theft suspect.

Wanted for attempted theft of Christmas.

Suspect has been described as follows:
Height: 6’2” - 6’4”
Hair: Green
Eyes: Green
Last seen wearing a red jacket, black belt, red shoes and a Santa hat
Alias: Mean One, Monster, Grinchy Clause, Mr. Grinch.
Full Name: The Grinch

We have received information that Mr. Grinch may be in the area of Alpha Park tonight during the trolley rides.

If you see The Grinch anytime from now until Christmas please wish him a merry Christmas and encourage him to change his ways. Mr. Grinch has been known to share gifts when he feels a bit of the Christmas spirit.

02/02/2024

12/25/2023

Congratulations to Jim Simmons of Bartonville! He won the Presleys gift card.

The winners of the yeti coolers have been contacted but we haven’t received permission to release their names

Thank you to everyone who supported our officers by buying raffle tickets. Will do another one soon.
Thanks again to everyone and have a safe and merry Christmas!

12/10/2023

Family fun

12/06/2023

We fell way behind on ticket sales so the drawing hasn’t taken place yet. Maybe a few more weeks but we will keep you updated.

Plenty of tickets left. If you want one we’ll make it happen. $20 for 1, $50 for 3!

Also if you want to Venmo, Officer Schumm will sell tickets that way -schumm-1 send the name and number you want listed on the ticket.

Thanks again for all the support, we couldn’t ask for a better community to serve!

11/07/2023

Bartonville officers are selling raffle tickets! We are raffling off three prizes from only 250 tickets! You can win a One Thousand Dollar ($1000.00) Presley’s Outdoors gift card, or one of two YETI coolers ($350 each).

We use the money raised to support community causes and this year we’re committing to help the park district with the Lauterbach trail project and the Alpha Park skating event.

Tickets are $20 each or Three for $50 and any officer should be able to sell you a couple. You can also stop in the station and a dispatcher can put you in touch with some tickets.

Thanks for your support and good luck!

***Remember to give officers space until they acknowledge or approach you. Work comes first and we’re not going to sell raffle tickets while we’re doing anything else.

08/23/2023

08/23/2023

The Bartonville Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral transfer Police Officers, with two immediate full-time openings. To be considered a lateral transfer you must have either completed or be enrolled in the Basic Training Course for a full-time or part-time officer. Officers who are currently full-time at another department will start at an adjusted rate of pay. The department offers competitive benefits with several opportunities for a specialized position. Our current starting pay is $25.34 an hour with a full top out after four years of $35.38 an hour. Any questions contact Chief Segree at (309) 697-2323 or e-mail him at [email protected].

Applications can be picked up at the Police Department or printed off using the following linkhttps://bartonville.org/.../11/VOB-PD-Posting-11-22-22.pdf

10/06/2021

For the record, you were given fair warning when the laws were written, and when the speed limits were posted. No one is given a ticket they don’t deserve. You have to earn it.

For the vast majority of the citizens who are driving safely, and obeying traffic laws, thank you we see you!

SHARE THIS AND SAVE A FRIEND FROM A SPEEDING TICKET

Over the past few weeks we've seen a substantial uptick in excessive speeds in Chillicothe.

We've had multiple 60, 70, 80 and even a couple 100 mph traffic stops over the last few weeks.

There has been a large jump in people going 20 plus mph over the posted speed limit. This is where the heads up comes in. We are going to have a speed detail TOMORROW (and in the following weeks) and will be enforcing the speed limits more strictly. We will have extra patrol cars out with the sole responsibility of enforcing excessive speed and unsafe driving habits.

Don't get a speeding ticket especially after we are giving you this heads up. We don't enjoy writing tickets we just want people to drive at safe speeds.

07/28/2021

Congratulations!

On behalf of the East Peoria Police Department, we want to personally say “Congratulations” to Officer Jeffrey Bieber on being selected as this years Officer of the Year by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Every day we are fortunate to work with you. The citizens of the city are fortunate to have you. We have been humbled by your dedication and resolve throughout your career. Again, Congratulations!

***ILACP PRESS RELEASE***

East Peoria Officer Jeffrey Bieber Named Officer of the Year

SPRINGFIELD – Patrolman Jeffrey A. Bieber of the East Peoria Police Department has been named as the 2021 Most Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. He will be honored August 20 at the ILACP Annual Awards Banquet in Tinley Park, Illinois.

He was nominated for a Medal of Valor by East Peoria Chief Rich Brodrick. “But when our Awards Committee reviewed the nominations, it recommended an even higher honor, Officer of the Year, because of Officer Bieber’s bravery and sacrifice in a very intense encounter,” said Ed Wojcicki, ILACP Executive Director. The ILACP Board of Officers agreed with that recommendation.

On February 2, 2021, Officer Bieber was responding to a domestic disturbance in East Peoria when he heard that the suspect had left the scene in a truck. Officer Bieber passed a vehicle fitting the description and followed it into a CVS parking lot. The driver and a passenger both got out of the truck. When Officer Bieber first engaged the driver, later identified as Joshua Crites, Bieber noticed blood on Crites’ hands and offered to get medical assistance.

Crites was initially compliant and docile, but soon enough pulled out a knife and attacked Officer Bieber. Bieber attempted to back away, and he deployed his Taser, but those efforts were unsuccessful in stopping Crites from attacking and stabbing Officer Bieber in the head and neck multiple times, damaging nerves and hitting an artery, causing the officer to bleed profusely. Bieber ended up on his back with Crites on top of him. Officer Bieber was able to get to his firearm and discharge it successfully, ending the confrontation. Crites died on the scene.

Officer Bieber was taken to a local hospital with very serious injuries and spent several months recovering before finally returning to work. Chief Brodrick praises Officer Bieber not only for his sacrifice during and after the incident, but for being an outstanding officer serving and protecting the citizens of East Peoria every day.

“This is one of those scenarios that can happen to any officer in any part of Illinois on any day,” Wojcicki said. “In fact, officers in Illinois face levels of noncompliance on a daily basis and are victims of physical and verbal violence. Bieber used his training to attempt less-than-lethal responses such as creating distance and deploying his Taser, but ultimately the situation put Bieber’s life in grave danger.” The Tazewell County State’s Attorney’s Office determined the shooting to be justified after an investigation by the Illinois State Police.

Officer Bieber began his career working with the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office working as a correctional officer full time in 2007. In August of 2008 he began working for a small rural community (Hopedale) as a part-time officer, attending Illinois’ Part Time Police Academy. He was hired full time in May 2011 by the City of North Pekin, attended the Police Training Institute’s transition course for full time in Champaign, and worked for North Pekin until he was hired by East Peoria on November 16, 2012. Officer Bieber’s unique life experiences help guide him in his daily endeavors of service to the city and its citizens. “Officer Bieber exemplifies honor, courage, dedication, and humbleness,” Chief Brodrick said. “He always has a kind smile and a great sense of humor.”

For his bravery and sacrifice, the Illinois Chiefs name Bieber as the James J. Wade Most Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for 2021. James J. Wade was the police chief in Tinley Park when he died suddenly at the age of 52 in 1994. Shortly after that, ILACP decided to name this prestigious award in honor of the late Chief Wade.

06/16/2021

Bartonville Police officers are selling raffle tickets to win a Wi******er SXP, 12ga pump shotgun. Only 400 tickets have been printed. Contact any officer to purchase your chance in our first fundraising raffle. Proceeds will go back into the community supporting your local officers and community projects. Thanks in advance, and good luck!

05/13/2021

The Bartonville Police Department is currently accepting applications for full-time Police Officers. To be considered you must be full-time certified with the State of Illinois. If your application is chosen you must pass a background investigation, polygraph test, psych test, physical and stress test to get hired. We currently have a 4 year wage scale with the starting salary varying based on years of service. If you have any questions please contact Chief Fred Kerrn at (309) 697-2323.