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    "title": "MEDIA ADVISORY",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-21 19:00:03",
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    "body": "<p style=\"text-align: center\">April 21, 2026</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>CHICAGO </strong>&ndash; The Illinois State Police (ISP) Recruitment Bureau will be hosting a &lsquo;Military to ISP - Career Exploration&rsquo; event. \u200b The free event is designed to highlight parallels between a military background and a future in law enforcement, but is open to all members of the public.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Meet current ISP members who have transitioned their military service backgrounds to successful law enforcement careers. Photo and interview opportunities will be available. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>WHAT: </strong>Illinois State Police Military to ISP Career Exploration Recruitment Event</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>WHO: </strong>Illinois State Police Recruitment Bureau</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>WHEN:</strong> Wednesday, April 22, 2026</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"> \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>WHERE:</strong> Armory at 34<sup>th</sup> DSB</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"> \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b 1551 N. Kedzie Ave.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"> \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b \u200b Chicago, IL 60651</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">&ldquo;Out of high school, I joined the military and served my country for five years on active duty. As an ISP Trooper, I have had the honor of serving my community for over 20 years. I have noticed a lot of similarities between the military and the ISP. The camaraderie I have with my coworkers, the pride in wearing the uniform, and the satisfaction I feel from doing my job. \u200b Being a Trooper allows me to be a steward of my community. \u200b Every day, I get to help people, and I get to keep them safe. \u200b I can&rsquo;t do that alone. \u200b I am one person. \u200b But with all of us working as a team, we can make a difference.&rdquo; &ndash; ISP Acting Academy Commander Richard Morris.</p><p>Interested candidates with a military background are eligible to apply as ISP Troopers under <a href=\"https://illinoistrooper.com/index.php/cadet-applicant-process\">Option Two</a>, which allows applicants to bypass the college credits requirements if the applicant meets one of the following criteria: </p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Honorably discharged AND awarded at least one of the qualifying medals by the U.S. Armed Forces (USAF).</span></li><li><span>An active member of the Illinois National Guard or a reserve in the USAF AND been awarded at least one of the qualifying medals as a result of honorable service during deployment on active duty.</span></li><li><span>Honorably discharged AND served in a combat mission by proof of hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay during deployment on active duty.</span></li><li><span>Three years of full active and continuous USAF duty AND received an honorable discharge.</span></li></ul>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n    >\n        <a class=\"release-content-image__link\"\n           id=\"image-ff6c4f56-161d-493f-87fe-2128a326acaf\"\n           href=\"https://illinoistrooper.com/\"\n           data-id=\"ff6c4f56-161d-493f-87fe-2128a326acaf\"\n           data-track=\"Story Image View\"\n           data-placement=\"content\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                       style=\"width: 100%\"\n        >\n            <img\n                class=\"release-content-image__image\"\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ff6c4f56-161d-493f-87fe-2128a326acaf/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"\"\n                            >\n        </a>\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">###</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: center\">&nbsp;</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-2d8582c3-6660-46ec-be9a-ede92e8776d0\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c186f24e-632d-4a36-87df-aa1eb28e1989/-/crop/425x425/63,0/-/preview/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Illinois State Police\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Illinois State Police</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Public Information Office, Office of the Director</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:ISP.PIO.Personnel@illinois.gov\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"ISP.PIO.Personnel@illinois.gov\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>ISP.PIO.Personnel@illinois.gov</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://twitter.com/@ILStatePolice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"@ILStatePolice\"><svg class=\"icon icon-twitter release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-twitter\"></use>\n            </svg>@ILStatePolice</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ILStatePolice/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"ILStatePolice\"><svg class=\"icon icon-facebook release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-facebook\"></use>\n            </svg>ILStatePolice</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://isp.illinois.gov/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"isp.illinois.gov\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>isp.illinois.gov</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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