embassy events 2009

Illinois State Police Visit to Poland

29 September 2009

Illinois State Police Representatives during a meeting with Chief of The Polish National Police, General Inspector Andrzej Matejuk.

As a part of State Partnership Program, six Illinois State Police representatives, including ISP Director, Mr. Jonathon Monken, visited Poland from 22 to 25 September. The purpose for the visit was to discuss future engagements and exercise between Illinois State Police and Polish National Police, The Bureau of Anti-Terrorist Operations. This seminar was made possible by Bilateral Affairs Office, who was represented by Mr. Jerry Brozyna with support of Regional Security Office, represented by Christopher Szuba. The Illinois National Guard has been in the State Partnership Program with Poland since 1993. The purpose is to foster mutual interests and establishing long-term relationships across all levels of society.