SILEC honors state senator for support of law enforcement

The Southern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission held its annual awards banquet April 21, and state Sen. Rachelle Aud Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, was honored with the Presidential Award as a nod to her support and advocacy for law enforcement officers throughout the state.

“SILEC works to provide its local law enforcement departments with high-quality, cost-effective training programs to ensure officer safety,” Crowe said. “It’s my distinct privilege to accept the Presidential Award, and I look forward to continuing our partnership to protect our police and community members in downstate.”

Sen. Rachelle Crowe accepts SILEC’s Presidential Award from SILEC Director David Hayes.