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Commissioner Edwin Reyes has held his office since 2009. Edwin served as an Illinois State Trooper From 1990 to 2012. He began his law enforcement career with the Illinois State Police in 1990.

Edwin served as Chief of Staff for Alderman Rey Colon, 35th Ward from September 2003 to December 2004. In 2006 he was selected to be on the Executive Protective Unit (EPU) and assigned to the Governors Security Detail. In the fall of 2009 he was transferred to Protective Services Unit (PSU) as a Staff Officer upon his appointment as the Cook County Commissioner of the 8th District. Since beginning his career, Edwin has been a member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 41, and a member of the Hispanic Illinois State Law Enforcement Association (HISLEA) serving on the board and as Executive Vice President of the Association. Edwin and Iris are the proud parents of Mia and Naya. Education and Military Service 1981-1983 attended Northern Illinois University 1983-1986 served in the US Air Force as an Environmental Health Technician 1986-1990 served in the IL Air National Guard as an Environmental Health Technician 1990-1994 served in the US Air Force Reserve as a Combat Arms Instructor 1996 graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree Recipient of the Following Awards and Board ·        In January of 2010 Edwin was appointed Board Member of the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. ·        In February of 2010 he was named Board Member of the Norwegian American Hospital Foundation. ·        American Legion, State of Illinois – Award of Excellence – (October 2012) ·        Latin American Professionals Impacting Society (LAPIS) – Notable Leadership Award – In appreciation of his devotion to the Latino Community and Championing their issues (October 11, 2012) ·        Illinois Association of Hispanic State Employees – Government Service Award presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Illinois Latino Community. (October 5, 2012) ·        The American Legion C.D. Burton Post 808 – Community Service and Leadership Award ·        Saints of Humboldt Park (SHP) – In appreciation for commitment and assistance towards our community; being a true friend, and a man of God. (2011) ·        Latin American Police Association (LAPA) – Community Service Award presented in recognition of outstanding leadership and continued service to the Hispanic Community (October, 2011) ·        Northern Illinois Chapter of National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW) - Certificate of Appreciation for being a trailblazer in whatever shoes you wear. (2010) ·        Alliance of Hispanic Law Enforcement (AHLE) - For generous commitment of time, inspiration and support toward their endeavors. (2010) ·        Puerto Rican Police Association (PRPA) – The 2010 Law Enforcement Support Award for advocating the need to address issues that affect law enforcement officers in the field, and for supporting events and causes promoted by law enforcement groups. ·        Roberto Clemente Youth Baseball League - Recognition award in appreciation support given to the community and baseball organization.