Travis Dunlap

I worked in the Violent Crimes Unit for my last 10 years. This unit is now known as the Department of Criminal Investigations. My duties as a Special Agent within this unit were to investigate death investigations, sexual assaults, public integrity cases, and all other types of cases where other agencies called our department to handle due to a potential conflict.

My first 10 years working with the Illinois State Police, I was assigned as a trooper, I worked my first 2 years out of the state police academy in District 16 (Pecatonica), before transferring to District 20 (Pittsfield). As a trooper, I enforced traffic laws, handled traffic crashes, assisted multiple departments when police assistance was needed.

• Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
• Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
• Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
• Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
• Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
• Transported inmates when released from Western Illinois Correctional Center to the Greyhound Bus Station in Springfield, IL.

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.

• Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
• Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.