Illinois Sheriffs' Association

National E Bike Day is the perfect time to talk about riding smart and protecting your investment. Whether you’re heading across town, riding the Riverfront, or just enjoying the warmer weather, a little extra attention can go a long way.

Wear your helmet. Stay alert. Follow traffic laws. And when you park your bike, lock it up and keep valuables out of sight. E bikes are becoming more popular, and unfortunately, more attractive to thieves too.

We want everyone to enjoy the ride and make it home safely with their bike still where they left it. Stay smart, stay aware, and enjoy the ride, Peoria County.

ORDER YOUR COINS TODAY! https://donate.ilsheriff.org/ISA-ILCOPS-COIN2
The IL Sheriffs' Association will participate again in the 22nd Cycle Across Illinois Event in July. This year as part of our fundraising efforts - in addition to general donations to Executive Director Jim Kaitschuk's ride, we are selling the Cycle Across Illinois Commemorative Coins. These are presale items, and orders will be taken, then filled and shipped out directly to you!
The donation cost of the coins are $20.00 with a $2.00 shipping and handling fee added on. All proceeds minus the shipping will go directly to the Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors.
These unique commemorative coins will only be available for donation THIS SEASON, make sure to order 1-2-or 3 to give out! We thank you in advance for helping the ISA to support such a worthwhile organization. ORDER YOUR COINS TODAY! https://donate.ilsheriff.org/ISA-ILCOPS-COIN2

SHARE THIS POST - DEADLINE MONDAY: The 2026-2027 Peacekeepers College Scholarship Application is now open! Deadline to apply is Mon. June 1, 2026. Just go to our website to download a fillable PDF of the application. All the information is located on our Youth Outreach tab of the ISA Website. Applications are due into YOUR County Sheriff's Office by the June 1st deadline.
Click Here: https://www.ilsheriff.org/youth-2/
Scroll down to the bottom of your Youth Opportunities page to find this information

Champaign County Sheriff's Office - way to knock it out of the park with these posts! For sure option #3 would command attention!

The deputies at the Champaign County Sheriff's Office have been working hard to convince command that it’s time to consider new hats for the deputies. Like the 70's s**g carpet that your grandparents still have, our current hats feel like they need a little updating.

Because let’s be honest…the hat makes the deputy.

As Benjamin Franklin probably once said:
“Hats are what established this great nation. Without them, we wouldn’t have defeated the British.”

Don’t look that quote up. Trust me, bruh…it’s legit(ish).

Anyways, we figured we’d let the community decide.

🚔 OPTION 1: The Cowboy Hat
Walker, Texas Ranger wore one. Jimmy Trivette wore one. Those men solved crimes every single week in under an hour. Coincidence? I think not. Personally, this is the only reasonable option. These guys had aura. Just reeking of it. If I had a cowboy hat...ain't nobody calling me Squints ever again.

⚔️ OPTION 2: Medieval Knight Helmet
Maximum officer safety. That chainmail mullet-neck flap? It's a real beaut...Nobody’s getting an arrow or spear past that. Sure, visibility is terrible and the metal is a little heavy…but these worked for several hundred years, so the science checks out.

🎩 OPTION 3: The Bearskin Hat
Imagine getting pulled over and THIS steps out of the squad car. Intimidation level: immediate. Downside? We may need taller squad cars. Upside? Not a lot…but you could probably store some snacks in there.
Foot pursuits: 0/10.

🇬🇧 OPTION 4: British Police Helmet
The Brits seem to like these, so we figured we’d give them a shot. Very classy. Very proper. Very posh. Honestly, we might offer you some bland tea and crumpets in lieu of a speeding ticket.
(Does anyone even know what a crumpet is? Never seen one at Panera. Probably not even a real thing.)

🧙 OPTION 5: Wizard Hat
We are all Team Gryffindor here. If Harry Potter can defeat He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, then surely I can catch the guy that keeps fleeing from me on that e-scooter.
I’m on to you, buddy…Petrificus Totalus

🚒 OPTION 6: Full Firefighter Helmet
This feels wrong… yet right at the same time. I can see why firefighters like wearing these. I mean, anyone can put the wet stuff on the hot stuff…I could do that...maybe I should’ve tested to be a firefighter. I mean they get to take naps at work.

So…what are we thinking, community? Which hat should we recommend to command for our future hat? Cough-Cowboy Hat-Cough (sorry seasonal allergies).

SHARE THIS POST: The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is fundraising for the 2026 ILCOPS Cycle Across Illinois Event and Joining to sell their 2026 T-shirt Donation Item! There are LIMITED QUANTITIES and LIMITED SIZES! Once orders are submitted, and if quantities still available, we will mail shirts out directly to you once your payment processes. PRICES INCLUDE SHIPPING. You will get a confirmation once you submit an online order form. All proceeds minus shipping to directly to ILCOPS. HURRY! Donate and order your shirt today! Go to: https://donate.ilsheriff.org/2026-ILCOPS-Cycle-Shirts

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Their courage, dedication, and love of country will never be forgotten.
The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association stands with all those who pause today to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day — remembering our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward.
May we always honor their sacrifice by continuing to serve our communities with integrity, respect, and gratitude.