Crime & Safety
Chief Gillette To Retire From Downers Grove Police Department
Downers Grove Police Chief Shanon Gillette is set to retire Jan. 6 after 29 years of service with the police department.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — After nearly three decades with the Downers Grove Police Department, Chief Shanon Gillette is set to retire on Jan. 6.
Throughout his career, Gillette has filled a number of roles, including:
- Administrative sergeant
- Community officer
- Deputy chief of administration
- Deputy emergency management coordinator
- Detective
- Field training officer
- Lieutenant of investigations
- Lieutenant of operations
- Patrol sergeant
Gillette was appointed police chief in 2018 to replace Chief Kurt Bluder, who retired.
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"Our village has benefited greatly from Chief Gillette's commitment to safeguarding the community," Downers Grove Mayor Bob Barnett said in a statement.
Barnett added, "His work has been marked by putting people first - treating all who live, work and visit our community with dignity and respect at all times. I consider it a privilege to have worked with Shanon and we wish him the best in his future endeavors."
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Village Manger David Fieldman called Gillette a "uniquely qualified, exemplary leader," adding, "Chief Gillette and the entire department embody the tenets of procedural justice; fairness, transparency, and impartiality. "
Village officials say they will make an announcement "in the coming weeks" about who will replace Chief Gillette.
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