Updated April 20, 2020

GUIDELINES on EXPOSURE, TESTING, PPE, AND MORE

Great summary of best practices for LE from Homeland Security (April 20, 2020) NEW

91-page ISP Resource Guide for law enforcement (April 9, 2020) NEW

IDPH CLARIFIES that addresses where there is COVID-19 can be released to LE (April 3, 2020) 

Earlier ILACP documents:

Originally, ILACP posted a series of eleven documents on various topics related to COVID-19 and law enforcement. Most of those topics have been absorbed in the Homeland Security and Illinois State Police documents mentioned above. Here are a few remaining helpful documents from ILACP:

• Continuity of Operations - overview and definitions
  
  
• Addendum 3 - Screening questions for supervisors when employee may have been exposed 
  Bonus from Oak Brook PD - screening questions when employee may have been exposed 
  
  
• Addendum 10 - New isolation guidelines and examples of how to use masks
  
  
• Addendum 11 - Guidelines for reusing masks and conservation of masks

Still have questions? See additional documents below, and send your questions to [email protected].

OTHER DOCUMENTS

Guidance and scenarios from Cook County Sheriff's Department (March 19, 2020)

Helpful documents regarding HIPAA and release of information to LE:

• COVID-19 and HIPAA: Exceptions for law enforcement (DHHS Office for Civil Rights)
  
• Final HIPAA guide for law enforcement (DHS and DHHS)
  
• Source of the HIPAA information above

Helpful documents from Illinois State Police:

• State sets up three regional Law Enforcement Support Centers for COVID-19. Includes ILEAS representation and phone number for each one. NEW!
• STIC has many resources related to COVID-19
• Enforcement guidelines for "shelter in place" directive
• Enforcement guidelines for what are essential and non-essential businesses
• Cease and desist order for violations (which you can adapt and use)

• Dine-in service prohibition enforcement
• Illinois Department of Public Health enforcement summary
• ISP cease and desist notice regarding dine-in services (which you can use)
• Illinois Liquor Control Commission cease and desist notice (which you can use)
• Generic cease and desist notice (which you can adapt and use)

Illinois Department of Public Health frequent updates

Illinois Municipal League COVID resources

Child care assistance for law enforcement during crisis 

7 business/technology services offered to Illinois law enforcement:

• AT&T: Offering free smartphones as part of FirstNet
• Axon: "Axon Citizen" for file sharing
• 911eye: You can link to any person's smartphone
• LexisNexis: community online reporting service (Desk Office Reporting System)
• Lexipol: Offers free online training about coronavirus policies
• Ring offers access to Neighbors and a video demonstration
• WebEx: free trial of teleconferencing platform

Attention Members: Important message about this website

The resources offered and suggested consideration for policy development contained in the addendums on this website are based on review of and reference to CDC and IDPH guidance (unless otherwise specifically noted).  In many instances the CDC or IDPH  guidance is not specifically directed to law enforcement but is offered because it applies to analogous or similar situations.  Moreover, it should be noted that the medical guidance for COVID-19 management, diagnosis, and treatment is evolving and policies my need to be updated based on changing medical guidance. In this evolving environment CDC and IDPH resources materials should be reviewed as frequently as possible--no less than weekly for changes and policy changes should be made accordingly.  This information was compiled and /or created by  the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police in collaboration with the Illinois State Police, Cook County Sheriff’s Department, and state medical personnel to ILACP members and their agencies identify issues for policy development and provide resource information for policy formulation .

With respect to the materials offered on this website and in the attached addenda the ILACP expressly makes the following disclaimer: 

DISCLAIMER: The documents and information on this website, including but not specifically limited to the Addenda, DO NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE. These documents and this information is offered solely for the use and consideration of ILACP Members. ILACP Members and their agencies are expressly advised to consult their local health authorities and legal counsel to provide medical and legal advice in preparing appropriate policies.