Downers Grove's Porter Named President of Illinois Chiefs of Police

Downers Grove Police Chief Robert A. Porter has been tapped as the new president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP).

Porter was sworn in as president of the 1,200-member ILACP at the organization's summer conference in Downers Grove on Friday, along with six other new officers.

"I am extremely humbled and honored to be chosen by my peers to be president of the (ILACP), and to have the opportunity to lead the organization," Porter said.

Porter has been an officer for the village of Downers Grove for more than 25 years, including more than 10 as its chief. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in public safety administration from Lewis University. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff & Command, and the FBI National Academy. 

He is an active member of the DuPage County Police Chiefs Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Also installed on the new Board of Officers were Fred W. Hayes, 1st Vice President; Frank Kaminski, 2nd Vice President; Steven Casstevens, 3rd Vice President; James Kuchenbecker, 4th Vice President; Russell B. Laine, Parliamentarian; and R.T. Finney, Immediate Past President.