Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

Meetings
Meetings take place at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month (2023 schedule), unless otherwise scheduled, and may be held at either of the following locations: 

City Hall (Primary)
Council Chambers / Gallery Room
28W701 Stafford Place
Warrenville, IL 60555 

Police Department (Alternate)
Sonny Mack Room
3S245 Warren Avenue
Warrenville, IL 60555

Members

Board members serve for a 3-year term.  Current Board members are:

  • Dwight Sherman (Chair), term expires 04/30/25
  • Jack Grodoski, term expires 04/30/24
  • Daniel Leonard (Secretary), term expires 04/30/26

Authority and Responsibilities

The Board of Fire and Police Commission (BOFPC) of the City of Warrenville derives its authority from the Illinois Municipal Code, Illinois Compiled Statutes, and from City of Warrenville City Code.  BOFPC responsibilities include the following:

  • To recruit, select, and appoint qualified candidates to fill vacancies for original appointment of Police Officer
  • To determine testing and selection processes that allow qualified Police Department employees to participate in the promotional process for the position of Sergeant
  • To conduct disciplinary hearings or appeals of sworn officers

The Board is not responsible for appointing the Chief of Police, a Mayoral appointment, or the position of Deputy Chief of Police, who is appointed by the Chief of Police.

Police Recruitment and Eligibility Lists

Police Recruitment Video - (released April 2021)
Police Sergeant Eligibility List - expires 11/20/23 (PDF)
Police Officer Initial Eligibility List, effective 11/03/23 (PDF)

BOFPC Rules and Regulations Resources

BOFPC Rules and Regulations (PDF)
BOFPC Warrenville City Code
BOFPC Illinois Municipal Code