Left to right: Hilary Davis, Robert “Butch” Dykstra, Tracy Chapman, David Keltner, Anthony Novak, Adam Bogart, and Art Smigielski.

The Will County Police Chiefs Association held its annual Installation Banquet/Meeting on November 18, 2021, at Tuscany Falls Banquets in Mokena, Illinois. Deputy Chief Adam Bogart (Channahon Police Department), who was the current President of the Association, was honored with a plaque thanking him for his dedication and service to the organization during his 2020-2021 tenure.

Will County Circuit Judge Art Smigielski attended the event and officiated as Commander Anthony Novak (Plainfield Police Department) was sworn in as the new President of the Association, as well as, the other new members of the Board–Vice-President David Keltner (Illinois State Police), Secretary Tracy Chapman (Forest Preserve District of Will County), Treasurer Robert “Butch” Dykstra (Rockdale Police), and Sergeant-At-Arms Hilary Davis (New Lenox Police).

The event was well-attended by members of the Association, who enjoyed fellowship and collaboration, after what can only be described as a very challenging year. President Anthony Novak advised the membership that the incoming Board is committed to continuing to maintain the training, teamwork, and support that the Will County Police Chiefs Association has always provided to law enforcement and the communities in the Will County area.