Information provided by Sgt. Chad Hermes, Prophetstown Police Dept.
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
When National Police Week was first created, it centered around Peace Officers Memorial Day, which was enacted to remember fallen officers or those who have been disabled. What has evolved is a well-supported event that both memorializes and celebrates the law enforcement officer.
The Officers of the Prophetstown Police are proud to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Since 1776, there have been 24,877 known line of duty deaths in America, 1,134 from Illinois.
Officers Currently Serving
Prophetstown Police Department
Chief Bruce Franks – serving since 1994
Sergeant Chad Hermes – serving since 2000
Officer James Miller – serving since 2019
Part-time Officer Boyd Vandellen – serving since 1978
Part-time Officer Terry Strike – serving since 2002
Lyndon Police Department
Chief Mike Fisk – 35 years
Tampico Police Department
Chief Mike Lewis
Erie Police Department
Chief Rollie Elder -13 years
Officer Brian Hawk – 5 years
SRO Jessica Adams- 7 years
Part time officers:
Officer Boyd Vandellen
Officer Kris Schmitt
Officer Allie Deyo
Officer Jeff Wunderlich
Officer Tammy Fox
Officer Madison Howard
