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Mundelein police deputy chief earns prestigious designation

Mayor Steve Lentz and the board of trustees congratulate Mundelein Police Deputy Chief Jason Seeley for earning the designation of Certified Eligible Police Chief through the Association Police Chief Certification Program.

This designation signifies that Deputy Chief Seeley has met the highest standards of competency and conduct for his profession.

To be eligible for consideration, the candidate must demonstrate extensive law enforcement experience, including command and executive posts; a solid educational background that encompasses continuing education and training; and an active participation in professional and community organizations.

After meeting these criteria, Deputy Chief Seeley was tested on his knowledge of managerial concepts, modern policing concepts, law and leading cases, and budgeting principles. Then, a panel of his peers evaluated him in the areas of leadership, management, public relations, verbal communication, and ethics.

Only those who have successfully completed all phases of the assessment process are granted the distinction of a Certified Eligible Police Chief in Illinois.

Deputy Chief Seeley is among only a select few police command staff who have met the stringent requirements of the program since its inception in 1998.

Illinois is the only state in the U.S. that currently offers a Police Chief Certification Program based on an extensive, legally validated examination process. The ILACP, in conjunction with Stanard & Associates Inc., a Chicago-based public safety consulting firm, oversaw a rigorous development and review process that involved police chiefs from across the state.

The program is designed to recognize those law enforcement professionals who excel in all facets of the police chief function.

To maintain certification status, police command staff must meet ongoing requirements and apply for recertification every 5 years.

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