Deputy Joliet Police Chief Brian Dupuis Retires

JOLIET, IL - A high-ranking member of Police Chief Brian Benton's administrative has decided to retire. On Friday afternoon, the Joliet Police Department announced on its Facebook page that Deputy Chief Brian Dupuis has retired after spending 27 years with the department. Dupuis rose through the ranks over the past several years. At one time he was an officer. He was promoted several times, to sergeant, to lieutenant and to acting commander of the criminal investigation division, the department noted.

In recent years, Dupuis served as one of Joliet's three deputy police chiefs; he oversaw Joliet's technical services division including 911 services as well as the records division. Dupuis was named to the position of deputy chief of technical services in October of 2014.

"His contributions to the Joliet Police Department are truly appreciated, and he will be missed," the department posted on Facebook Friday. "Enjoy retirement, Brian - you've earned it!"

For now, the rest of Joliet's upper command staff consists of Brian Benton, Joliet's chief since July 2013; Edgar Gregory, deputy chief of operations; Al Roechner, deputy chief of investigations; and Tab Jensen, deputy chief of administration.

Joliet consists of 272 sworn police officers and another 66 civilian employees, according to the city department's website.

Image of Brian Dupuis via Joliet Police Department