The Secretary must authorize to each employee of the Department exercising the powers of a peace officer a distinct badge that, on its face, (i) clearly states that the badge is authorized by the Department and (ii) contains a unique identifying number. No other badge shall be authorized by the Department. Nothing in this Section prohibits the Secretary from issuing shields or other distinctive identification to employees not exercising the powers of a peace officer if the Secretary determines that a shield or distinctive identification is needed by the employee to carry out his or her responsibilities.
20 ILCS 1305/1-30
Badges
Known as the Department of Human Services Act
The act spans §§ 20-1305-1-1 to 20-1305-1-95 (26 sections).
P.A. 93-423, eff. 8-5-03.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.