Illinois State Police Merit Board
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Public Notice
The Illinois State Police Merit Board will conduct its 4th Quarter Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Guests may attend the meeting at the office of the Illinois State Police Merit Board, 531 Sangamon Avenue East, Springfield, Illinois.
Read more2024 Promotional Process Announcement
The 2024 Promotional Announcement has been posted. View the Announcement by selecting "Promotional Test Announcement" under the Promotional Process tab.
Read morePress Release
"Springfield, Illinois (October 19, 2021) – At its 4th Quarter Merit Board Meeting on October 19, 2021, the Illinois State Police Merit Board Members voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Emily E. Fox as the Executive Director of the Illinois State Police Merit Board, effective October 1, 2021."
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