Illinois State Police Trooper Brian Frank honored with Medal of Honor for bravery in 2021 crash while responding to a traffic incident.

Illinois State Police Trooper Brian Frank received the Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor for his bravery after suffering serious injuries in a February 2021 crash while responding to a traffic incident in Will County. The driver, charged with aggravated reckless driving and violating the Move Over Law, collided with his squad car. The award, presented by Governor JB Pritzker, recognizes officers injured in the line of duty or showing exceptional heroism.

October 16, 2024
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