The Illinois FOP Labor Council

The Labor Council provides full service union representation in negotiating and enforcing union contracts, improving salaries, working conditions and benefits for law enforcement professionals throughout Illinois.

Our members are protected 24 hours a day by a staff of 9 full-time, in-house attorneys and staff members who have the best proven track record of winning. We represent law enforcement professionals exclusively and full-time. When someone wants an expert, they call in the FOP Labor Council.

Standing up for our members effectively and responsibly is a daily occurrence. No unit is too big or too small. We provide training seminars and conduct annual meetings where our members determine the direction of their Labor Council.

We Remember Our Fallen Officers...


Police Officer Brandon Nykori Sigler
Chicago Police Department
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Officer Brandon Sigler was shot and killed while investigating a disorderly incident in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Thomas Road. He was transported to Providence Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

He had served with the agency for 18 months and was survived by his fiancé and mother.



Lieutenant Greg Jonas
Centreville Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Lieutenant Greg Jonas was shot and killed while patrolling an apartment complex in Centreville. Lieutenant Jonas was on patrol when he was shot in the 4700 block of Tudor Avenue. It is believed that he was questioning at least one individual at approximately 2:00 am when he was shot.

Lieutenant Jonas had served with the Centreville Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife.



Police Officer Alejandro (Alex) Valadez
Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, June 1, 2009
Cause of Death: Gunfire

Officer Alex Valadez was shot and killed while investigating reports of gunfire on South Hermitage Road shortly after midnight. As he and his partner were questioning several residents a vehicle drove up and an occupant opened fire, striking Officer Valadez once in the leg and once in the head.

Officer Valadez had served with the agency for three years. He is survived by his parents, sister, brother, and expectant girlfriend. His siblings and girlfriend also serve with the Chicago Police Department.

Memorial information and design courtesy of Officer Down Memorial Page,used with permission.
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