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CONO hosts third annual safety panel encouraging community connection with law enforcement
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CONO hosts third annual safety panel encouraging community connection with law enforcement

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Apr 11, 2026

The Coalition of Neighborhood Organizations (CONO) hosted its third annual public safety panel discussion, giving the public a chance to ask officials questions directly.

Public invited to speak directly with public safety leaders at Decatur panel discussion
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Public invited to speak directly with public safety leaders at Decatur panel discussion

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 28, 2026

A public safety panel discussion in Decatur will give the public a chance to ask officials questions directly.

CREW initiative aims to curb violence in Decatur
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CREW initiative aims to curb violence in Decatur

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Feb 19, 2026

CREW is a blend of various community leaders and organizations, creating a plan for violence prevention.

Decatur police acknowledge shooting spike while pointing to long-term progress
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Decatur police acknowledge shooting spike while pointing to long-term progress

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Jan 12, 2026

Decatur police leaders and community partners are doubling down on efforts to curb violence following a recent spike in shootings, while also pointing to long-term progress in reducing crime across the city. 

Decatur PD 'simultaneously' working on investigations of 3 shootings over the weekend
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Decatur PD 'simultaneously' working on investigations of 3 shootings over the weekend

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Sep 2, 2025

Over the course of two days, there have been three shootings in Decatur, one of which resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man who was shot multiple times Monday on N Church St.

ISP establishes Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group to combat human trafficking statewide
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ISP establishes Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group to combat human trafficking statewide

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 13, 2025

The Illinois State Police are partnering with the Decatur Police Department, McLean County Sheriff's Office, and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to create the Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group. 

Local law enforcement highlight preventable methods to stop car break-ins
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Local law enforcement highlight preventable methods to stop car break-ins

  • La'Miya Starnes
  • Updated Jul 30, 2025

Car theft has been consistent through recent years, and local police officers say it is a preventable crime.

New DPD police chief officially starts Saturday
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New DPD police chief officially starts Saturday

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel had his last assignment on Friday, presenting a chief badge to new Chief Brad Allen.

DPD Chief Shane Brandel attends final city council meeting
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DPD Chief Shane Brandel attends final city council meeting

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated May 13, 2025

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — With plans to retire Friday, Decatur Police Chief Shane Brandel attended his final city council meeting Monday night. 

DPD lieutenant promoted to deputy chief
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DPD lieutenant promoted to deputy chief

  • Updated Nov 8, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A Decatur police lieutenant will be taking on a much bigger role with a promotion to deputy chief of police!

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