OFFICERS FROM ACROSS ILLINOIS RECEIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEDAL OF HONOR

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee, and law enforcement officials from across the state gathered today for the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to honor officers who performed acts of heroism in 2025. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 19 officers from six agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the people of Illinois. The Medal of Honor is awarded to officers who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty, or who have displayed exceptional bravery or heroism while performing their duties as a law enforcement officer.

2025 Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Recipients

Master Sergeant Billy J. Quinn, Illinois State Police

Sergeant Benjamin B. Reichard, Illinois State Police

Officer Tai M. Coggins, Zion Police Department

Officer Daniel J. Jeffery, Zion Police Department

Officer Haley N. Pacholsky, Zion Police Department

Officer Jorge L. Munoz, Chicago Police Department

Officer Oscar Asilis, Chicago Police Department

Officer Andrew R. Paulauskas, Chicago Police Department

Officer Krystal Rivera, Chicago Police Department

Deputy David Geesey, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office

Deputy Ryan D. Guenzler, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office