The ISCC/PAL Has Received Expressions of Appreciation and Praise From Many

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The Illinois State Crime Commission/Police Athletic League of Illinois has received expressions of appreciation and praise from many law enforcement agencies, government officials, and countless groups for its crime fighting efforts.

• “I applaud the efforts of the Illinois State Crime Commission in combating violence and providing children with healthy alternatives to gangs, guns and drugs.” — Jim Ryan, Illinois Attorney General

• “The Illinois State Crime Commission has been and is a real ally to those of us working so hard to rid our communities of crime.” — Joe Birkett, DuPage County State’s Attorney

• “In the wake of the tragic bombing in Okalahoma City, I was pleased to host the ISCC’s A-TRAP conference. It stands as a monument to the Commission’s commitment to helping law enforcement officials and agencies stay on the cutting edge.” — James W. Glasgow, former Will County State’s Attorney

• “I commend the efforts of Jerry Elsner and the Illinois State Crime Commission to reach out to all the communities in Cook County and empower them with both the education and awareness necessary to maintaining safe communities.” — John H. Stroger, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

• “ I applaud the Illinois State Crime Commission for actively pursuing legislation enabling law enforcement to better perform their duties. With the help of the Illinois State Crime Commission we have been able to aggressively pursue initiatives to provide safe neighborhoods to families in Illinois.”
  — Tom Cross, Illinois House of Representatives, Minority Leader

• “As a longtime supporter of the Illinois State Crime Commission and the work that they do, I want to congratulate the commission for their continued commitment to public safety and laws that give the law enforcement community the tools they need to keep our neighborhoods safe while protecting our citizens.”
  — Emil Jones, Jr.,Illinois Senate, Majority Leader

• The Daily Herald says, “ Members of the state’s toughest watchdog on crime, the Illinois State Crime Commission, have been called the ‘the baddest boys in Illinois’ for their willingness to take on everyone from the liquor lobby to the gun lobby.”

• The Illinois State Crime Commission has received expressions of appreciation from countless groups, agencies and individuals for the crime fighting efforts in Illinois.

• Jerry Elsner received the “MADD About You” Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving for excellence in combating drunk driving in Illinois.

• Jerry Elsner received the James Brodie Legislative Achievement Award from the Illinois Security Chiefs Association.