Deputy Chief Retires After 27 Years With Oswego Police Department

OSWEGO, IL — After 27 years with the Oswego Police Department, Deputy Chief Brad Delphey officially retired Monday.

Delphey began his law enforcement career when he joined the Oswego Police Department in 1995 to serve in the patrol division. He worked in patrol for a few years before he was assigned to work undercover for the Kendall County Cooperative Police Assistance Team.

After finishing the assignment, he returned to patrol until he was promoted to a detective in 2001. He continued to climb the ranks, being promoted to sergeant in 2003 before returning to patrol until 2011, when he became the detective sergeant, according to a news release.

Delphey was appointed commander in 2015, a position he held for a year before he was promoted to deputy chief.

"Throughout his long career, he has provided much dedicated service to the police department, the Village, and the citizens of Oswego," officials said. "He will be missed!"

The deputy chief's list of accomplishments includes being a certified evidence custodian, bike officer and certified homicide investigator. He was the one to start the department's Child Safety Seat Inspection program and also spearheaded the Crisis Intervention Program, officials said.

Delphey earned the title of Kendall County Officer of the Year twice and received numerous commendations and letters of appreciation over the years.

Outside of the Oswego Police Department, he was an active member of the Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police, serving as president in 2020.

"Congratulations on your well-earned retirement Deputy Chief Delphey!" officials said. "We wish you and your family all the best in your future endeavors!"