Illinois State Police

The world is full of wonders! It’s our mission to respect and protect our world, including local towns and metro areas. We serve with Integrity, Service, and Pride. Discover what it means to be a trooper at www.illinoistrooper.com and find out more about the next cadet class planned for January 2026. Starting pay $90K/yr. #FutureTrooper #NorthernLights

#HappeningAtISP: 🚔 We Experienced 27th Move Over Law Related Crash of 2024 and 1st of 2025 🚨 Conducted Crime Suppression Details in Chicago Area and Metro East 🧸 Hosted Toy Drives for the Holidays 👮♂️ Honored Fallen Trooper Clay M. Carns and more.

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐌. 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 – Today, the Illinois State Police (ISP) joined Trooper Clay M. Carns’ family and friends, along with officers from law enforcement agencies across the country, to honor and pay respects to Trooper Carns, who was killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2024. Trooper Carns was laid to rest today. “Today, and every day going forward, we honor Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns for his sacrifice, and the sacrifice made by his family,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “While ISP is hurting as we lay to rest the second trooper killed on Illinois highways in just three months, we will not falter. To honor Trooper Carns means to preserve and uphold that which he stood for – Integrity, Service, and Pride. Trooper Carns will remain in our hearts and in our sacred work of protecting public safety and pursuing justice.” Read full news release: https://lnkd.in/eufTk2GM

The following statement is from the Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns Family. https://lnkd.in/girep_w3 Around 9:42 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, Trooper Carns was outside of his squad car removing debris from a lane on southbound I-55 north of Blodgett Road near Channahon when he was struck by a passing vehicle. Trooper Carns was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, where at approximate 10:45 p.m., he succumbed to his injuries. The crash is still under investigation and additional information is not available at this time.

#HappeningAtISP: 🚔We Announced Partnership with HAAS Alert to Expand Move Over Alerts 🚨Made Arrests, Seized Illegal Guns and Drugs During Traffic Stops 👮♂️Celebrated Division of the Academy and Training & Division of Internal Investigation Change of Command 🎅Hosted Shop with a Cop Events and more.

JOLIET – Early this morning, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly announced the death of Trooper Clay M. Carns.   Around 9:42 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, Trooper Carns was outside of his squad car removing debris from a lane on southbound I-55 north of Blodgett Road near Channahon when he was struck by a passing vehicle. Trooper Carns was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, where at approximate 10:45 p.m., he succumbed to his injuries. The crash is still under investigation and additional information is not available at this time.   “This is a sad day for the Illinois State Police as we mourn the death of Trooper Clay M. Carns who was killed while serving the people of Illinois and working to keep our roadways safe,” said ISP Director Kelly. “Please keep Trooper Carns, his family, loved ones, and his ISP family in your thoughts, prayers, and hearts during this most difficult time.”   Trooper Carns was 35 years old and served 11 years as an officer with ISP. He was assigned to Troop 3. He is survived by his wife Meghan, children Gray and Ally, and parents Patti and Danny Carns.   ###

Breaking News! It’s true we had to “pinch” the Grinch for unholiday-like conduct and disturbing the “peace on earth.” We hope some Christmas cheer will rehabilitate this holiday hoodlum. Find out more about a trooper’s job at www.illinoistrooper.com, next cadet class planned for January 2026. Starting pay $90K/yr #PinchTheGrinch #HolidayCheer

𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝗜𝗦𝗣 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝘆𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗝𝗲𝗲𝗽, 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀-𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘇, 𝗥𝗔𝗠, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗸𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is expanding the number of ways drivers receive alerts when ISP activity is up ahead and they need to slow down and move over. ISP and the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology, (DoIT) are partnering with HAAS Alert to expand notifications to select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, RAM, and Volkswagen vehicles. These safety alerts to drivers will be powered by Safety Cloud, HAAS Alert’s solution for delivering digital alerts through leading navigation apps and compatible vehicle infotainment systems. Read full news release: https://lnkd.in/gC-J7Cxe

ISP is grateful for the professional and excellent relationships we have with our fellow law enforcement agencies across the river in St. Louis. Thanks to these partnerships, and the work of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers, local law enforcement agencies, and our federal partners, an arrest has been made in the senseless death of 16-year-old Colin Brown, son of retired ISP Lieutenant Colonel Calvin Brown. Although the investigation is ongoing and there is still work to be done, we are grateful for this first step and we'll continue to support our partners through every step of this investigation. https://lnkd.in/gCNyhD5K

Yesterday, the Illinois State Police congratulated two retiring Colonels and welcomed new appointments during a customary Change of Command ceremony. After more than 27 years of dedicated service to ISP, Colonel Thé Tran will retire at the end of the year. He passes command for the Division of Internal Investigation to newly appointed Colonel Linda Mandat. And after more than 25 years of dedicated service, Colonel Marcus Gipson will be retiring at the end of the year. He passes command for the Division the Academy and Training to Colonel Mike Gillock. ISP congratulates both Colonel Tran and Colonel Gipson on their outstanding careers and retirement, and welcomes Colonel Mandat and Colonel Gillock to their new appointments.