Illinois Compiled Statutes 50 ILCS 725 — Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act.

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act"

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act". (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

For the purposes of this Act, unless clearly required otherwise, the terms defined in this Section have the meaning ascribed herein: (a) "Officer" means any peace officer, as defined by Section 2-13 of the Criminal Code of 2012, who is employed by any unit of local government or a State college or university, including…

Whenever an officer is subjected to an interrogation within the meaning of this Act, the interrogation shall be conducted pursuant to Sections 3

Whenever an officer is subjected to an interrogation within the meaning of this Act, the interrogation shall be conducted pursuant to Sections 3.1 through 3.11 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

The interrogation shall take place at the facility to which the investigating officer is assigned, or at the precinct or police facility which has jurisdiction over the place where the incident under investigation allegedly occurred, as designated by the investigating officer. (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

No officer shall be subjected to interrogation without first being informed in writing of the nature of the investigation

No officer shall be subjected to interrogation without first being informed in writing of the nature of the investigation. The information shall be sufficient as to reasonably apprise the officer of the nature of the investigation. (Source: P.A. 101-652, eff. 7-1-21.)

All interrogations shall be conducted at a reasonable time of day

All interrogations shall be conducted at a reasonable time of day. Whenever the nature of the alleged incident and operational requirements permit, interrogations shall be conducted during the time when the officer is on duty. (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

The officer under investigation shall be informed in writing of the interrogators and all persons who will be present on the behalf of the employer during any interrogation except at a public administrative proceeding. The officer under investigation shall inform the employer of any person who will be present on his or…

Interrogation sessions shall be of reasonable duration and shall permit the officer interrogated reasonable periods for rest and personal necessities

Interrogation sessions shall be of reasonable duration and shall permit the officer interrogated reasonable periods for rest and personal necessities. (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

The officer being interrogated shall not be subjected to professional or personal abuse, including offensive language

The officer being interrogated shall not be subjected to professional or personal abuse, including offensive language. (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

A complete record of any interrogation shall be made, and a complete transcript or copy shall be made available to the officer under investigation without charge and without undue delay

A complete record of any interrogation shall be made, and a complete transcript or copy shall be made available to the officer under investigation without charge and without undue delay. Such record may be electronically recorded. (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

Admissions; counsel; verified complaint

Admissions; counsel; verified complaint. (a) No officer shall be interrogated without first being advised in writing that admissions made in the course of the interrogation may be used as evidence of misconduct or as the basis for charges seeking suspension, removal, or discharge; and without first being advised in wri…

The officer under investigation shall have the right to be represented by counsel of his or her choosing and may request counsel at any time before or during interrogation

The officer under investigation shall have the right to be represented by counsel of his or her choosing and may request counsel at any time before or during interrogation. When such request for counsel is made, no interrogation shall proceed until reasonable time and opportunity are provided the officer to obtain coun…

Admissions or confessions obtained during the course of any interrogation not conducted in accordance with this Act may not be utilized in any subsequent disciplinary proceeding against the officer

Admissions or confessions obtained during the course of any interrogation not conducted in accordance with this Act may not be utilized in any subsequent disciplinary proceeding against the officer. (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

In the course of any interrogation no officer shall be required to submit to a polygraph test, or any other test questioning by means of any chemical substance, except with the officer's express written consent. Refusal to submit to such tests shall not result in any disciplinary action nor shall such refusal be made p…

The rights of officers in disciplinary procedures set forth under this Act shall not diminish the rights and privileges of officers that are guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 83-981.)

This Act does not apply to any officer charged with violating any provisions of the Criminal Code of 1961, the Criminal Code of 2012, or any other federal, State, or local criminal law

This Act does not apply to any officer charged with violating any provisions of the Criminal Code of 1961, the Criminal Code of 2012, or any other federal, State, or local criminal law. (Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)

No officer shall be discharged, disciplined, demoted, denied promotion or seniority, transferred, reassigned or otherwise discriminated against in regard to his or her employment, or be threatened with any such treatment as retaliation for or by reason of his or her exercise of the rights granted by this Act. (Source:…

Possession of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card

Possession of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. An employer of an officer shall not make possession of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card a condition of continued employment if the officer's Firearm Owner's Identification Card is revoked or seized because the officer has been a patient of a mental health facili…