The Badge

Squad Cart 74

After years of neglect the old Explorer golf cart has been reborn! Aux. Lt. Craig Voyles, Aux. M/Sgt Larry Casey and Aux. Capt. Jon Knyff have spent the last few months working on this project. Sporting a fresh coat of white paint (donated anonymously), with lettering and Striping by Gain Signs, of Freeburg, the cart made it’s debut at the Shriner’s Parade in Belleville. The engine and electrical system have been completely rebuilt. LED light bars added front and rear. A air horn and siren round out the upgrades. There’s still more work to be done over the next few months. But already Squad Cart 74 has proven to be a hit with the public. Watch for it parades and picnics through out the county this summer.

Our newest tactical vehicle

Our newest tactical vehicle will make it’s first public appearance at Friday’s Shrine Circus parade in downtown Belleville.

Law Enforcement Day at Scott Air Force Base

Members of the Sheriff’s Department, the Auxiliary Deputy Association and the ILEAS Mobile Field Force joined the Security Forces at Scott Air Force Base to celebrate Police Week 2009. There were displays of military and civilian police vehicles, weapons, and a visit from McGruff the Crime DOG. 

Coming soon to a bike trail near you....

St. Clair County Auxiliary Deputies will be riding along the bike trail between the Jail and SWIC. Aux. Lt. Craig Voyles and Aux. M/Sgt. Larry Casey have rebuilt three bikes. Look for them at this summer's Tour de Belleville.

Auxiliary Deputies attend rifle training

Aux. Lt. Craig Voyles inspects the gas tube on his AR-15 rifle. Members of the Auxiliary Association attended the Patrol Division's rifle class held this week at the Cahokia Police range. After completing the basic qualification, Voyles will be one of the first auxiliary deputies certified to deploy the patrol rifle on duty.