Mayor Craig Johnson with the consent of the Village Board is excited to announce the appointment of David Dorn as the new Chief of Police following a national search for candidates to lead this vital operational department . Chief Dorn’s first day on the job will be on April 1 , 2024 .
   Chief Dorn is a highly qualified law enforcement professional and brings over 25 years of law enforcement experience to Elk Grove Village . Chief Dorn holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Sciences , a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement & Justice Administration ,  and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Staff & Command .  
   For the last decade , Chief Dorn has served as Chief of Police for the Village of Barrington ,  where he has prided himself on creating a culture of excellence , with high levels of service to the community and investment in training and developing personnel to meet the highest professional standards . During his tenure , Dorn led Barrington’s transition to membership in the Northwest Central Dispatch System ( NWCDS ) , the consolidated emergency dispatch system serving multiple northwest suburban police and fire departments , including Elk Grove Village .
   Chief Dorn’s leadership experience also extends to several regional and state associations ,  including service on the Executive Board of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and as President of the North Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police . Chief Dorn has been married to his wife Jennifer for 21 years , and they have nine children .  David and his family will be relocating to Elk Grove Village in the next 18 months .
   “I am pleased to share the appointment of Chief David Dorn to serve as the Village’s new Chief of Police , ” said Mayor Craig Johnson . “He brings a proven track record of leadership and a wealth of experience to the position and is committed to ensuring the safety and well - being of our community . ”
   “I am honored to accept the position as Chief of Police for this great community , ” said David Dorn , “I look forward to continuing the Elk Grove Village Police Department’s tradition of respect , partnership , and proactive law enforcement . ”
   The Elk Grove Village Police Department consists of 90 sworn law enforcement officers , 16 full - time civilian employees , and 20 part - time staff who are responsible for ensuring public safety in the community . These efforts include uniformed law enforcement services , such as patrol and response , as well as support services , such as investigations , records management , social services , and crime prevention . The Elk Grove Village Police Department is a fully accredited agency by the National Commission on the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies ( CALEA ) and has also received CALEA’s Advanced Meritorious Award in honor of the Department’s longstanding commitment to professional excellence through accreditation .
   

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