Michael Trafton Email and Phone Number

Joliet Police Date of hire - 09/29/85Field Training Officer – 12/12/88Canine – 04/22/90Tactical – 5/01/92Cooperative Police Team – 03/03/96Patrol – 3/01/00Crisis Negotiator – 03/29/00Special Services Unit – 06/02/02Sergeant – Patrol – 01/17/04Sergeant – Neighborhood Response Team – 06/20/04Sergeant - Joliet Narcotics – 12/04/05Lieutenant – Patrol – 01/22/08Commander of Operations – 09/19/08Deputy Chief – 09/15/09Chief – 08/05/11Additional dutiesChairman Will Grundy Major Crimes Task ForceChairman Will County Police Assistance TeamChairman Tri-County Auto Theft Board member Metropolitan Area Narcotics SquadBoard member Tri-Rivers Training BoardPertinent TrainingIllinois State Police Academy Northwestern University School of Staff and Command Northwestern University: Managing Criminal Investigations Northwestern University: Supervision of Police PersonnelAwards1992 Exchange Club Officer of the Year1993 V.F.W. Officer of the YearAward of Merit (3)Department Commendation (16)Officer of the Month (4)Supervisor of the Month (2)Unit Merit Award (13)Problem Oriented Policing AwardDivision Recognition (26)Fraternal Order of Police State Leadership AwardF.B.I. Certificate of Appreciation (2)Civic and Charitable Organizations St. Patrick’s ChurchEaster SealsSpecial OlympicsUnited Way Exchange ClubWill County Law Enforcement Memorial CommitteeJoliet Park DistrictJoliet MissionBoard Member Guardian Angel ServicesBoard Member Will County Child Advocacy CenterLaw Enforcement OrganizationsJoliet Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5810 years as President2 years as Vice PresidentCurrent Board MemberFormer District 11 State TrusteeFraternal Order of Police Labor Committee2 years as a Board Member 2 years as SecretaryIllinois Drug Enforcement Officers AssociationIllinois Crisis Negotiators Association Joliet Fraternal Order of Police Supervisors Union

I am currently the Chief of the Joliet Police Department. I have been lucky enough to spend my entire career here. I have had the opportunity to work in all facets of law enforcement throughout my career.Being a police officer is all I have ever wanted to do. I cant think of a better job to have, that knowing every day you have the opportunuity to help others.The men and women of the Joliet Police Department are some of the finest people I know, and I consider it an honor to work with them on a daily basis. Sworn and civillian members work extrememly hard to provide the best service they can to the City of Joliet residents and those that visit here as well.