ILEAS |

The ILEAS Mission

We strive to meet the needs of law enforcement throughout the state of Illinois in matters of mutual aid, emergency response, and the combining of resources for public safety.

"STRENGTH THROUGH COOPERATION"

(217) 328-3800 | 1701 E. Main Street Urbana, IL 61802

News

ICJIA confirms ILEAS as recipient of FY27 funding

The current Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement (LLA) grant ended on June 30, 2026. Moving forward, $5 million in funding for the LLA grant was again appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by the Governor in the FY27 state budget. During an Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Budget Committee meeting on June 18, 2026, ILEAS was selected and confirmed to receive the $5 million allocation to continue the LLA grant. Grant staff is preparing to move forward. Agencies are encouraged to monitor the ILEAS website and ILEAS emails for further direction regarding applying for this opportunity.

ILEAS launches new "Equipment Exchange" program

ILEAS is pleased to announce the launch of the new “Equipment Exchange” program. This program will offer agencies statewide a resource to repurpose valuable law enforecement-related equipment through a marketplace style network. Agencies will have the ability to post items for sale or at no cost, provide photos and descriptions, as well as contact information and instructions for acquiring posted items. Member agencies simply need to sign in and navigate to their member front page to access the exchange and further details about this new program.

ILEAS Foundation Corner

Governing Board - Executive Officers

Daniel Vittorio President Oak Lawn Police Dept	Mark Vogelzang Vice-President Piatt County Sheriff's Office
Paul Gann Secretary Mason County Sheriff's Office	Brian E. VanVickle Treasurer Ogle County Sheriff's Office
Derek Watts Sergeant-at-Arms WIU Office Of Public Safety