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Police promotion approved

JolietJun 30, 20261 min read

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The Board approved promoting James Durham from Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant in the Joliet Police Department by a unanimous vote.

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The board approved James Durham’s promotion from Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant after a review of his work history found no reason to block the move. The decision means his police department rank will advance. Commissioners also discussed how military preference points should be standardized and documented for future promotions, but they did not take final action on that topic.

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Approved the Joliet Police Department promotion of James Durham from Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant.
Held a discussion on promotional preference points, including how military preference points should be assessed and documented.
Adjourned the meeting after unanimous approval.

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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Jun 30, 2026, 7:00 PMCity Hall, Council Chambersscheduled

SPECIAL MEETING

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ROLL CALL
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
AGENDA ITEM
Joliet Police Department Promotion: SERGEANT: James Durham - Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
Discussion Regarding Promotional Preference Points
PUBLIC COMMENT
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
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ALSO PRESENT: Gina LoGalbo, Deputy Director Human Resources, Police Deputy Chief Blackburn, Fire Deputy Chief Matt Baxter, Fire Deputy Chief John Stachelski

Police promotion approved

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