July 1st, 2009  Update on Potential Layoff's

Today the Lodge and the other union leaders met again with First Deputy Brueggemann about the potential layoff of sworn officers.  The meeting was NOT an official notice, but instead just an update.  Today we were advised that the current projected number of potential layoffs would affect approximately 117 sworn officers.  This number was reached after cutting the 100 cadets proposed in the 2010 budget along with cancelling the Cadet class that is currently in the Academy.

Once again I must stress that these are only discussions and that each day the number of officers proposed to be laid off changes.  Until our elected State leadership in Springfield reaches an agreement on the Budget, there is no way of knowing how many, if any, layoffs will occur.  Yesterday, both the Senate and the House left Springfield without reaching a compromise.  As of right now, they are scheduled to return on July 14^th.  This Lodge is tentatively scheduled to meet again with the Department next Thursday July 9^th.  Should we meet before then or if this Lodge hears any new substantiated information, we will post it here on our website.  Until then we will continue to work to protect our membership.  Also know that should this Lodge receive notice of ANY sworn layoff, we are prepared to fight for our members!

July 1st, 2009   Sergeant's List

Promotional Exam Update

The Merit Board, as Director Cooley stated they would, delivered the certified promotional list for the rank of Sergeant to the Department yesterday, June 30^th.  The Lodge has not seen nor been given a copy and we have not been notified by the Department as to when they will release the lists.

Fred Scholl, Secretary 

June 25th, 2009  Possible Layoffs

Today, President Parker and Secretary Scholl met with First Deputy Director Brueggemann to discuss the State budget crisis and the possibility of layoff of sworn ISP personnel.  Click here for the whole story.

May 20th, 2009   New Merchandise

The Lodge is now selling Guardian Wear merchandise.  They are a new brand that is very comparable to Under Armour.  For more information, check out their website at www.guardianwear.com   Check them out on our Shirts page under Merchandise.