Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged a Chicago police officer with bribery and official misconduct after allegations that the officer accepted payments for allowing another individual to use his department-issued encrypted radio.
Alain M. Dillon, 37, of Chicago, faces three counts of bribery—Class 2 felonies carrying potential sentences of up to seven years in prison—and 15 counts of official misconduct, each a Class 3 felony with penalties of up to five years in prison. The court will determine any sentence if there is a conviction. Dillon pleaded not guilty at his initial hearing; his next court date is set for March 9.
“Members of law enforcement are rightfully held to a higher standard, making it especially egregious when an officer breaks the law for their own financial gain,” said Attorney General Raoul. “I will continue to partner with local law enforcement to hold accountable those who use their positions of authority to betray the public’s trust.”
Raoul’s office alleges that Dillon accepted $500 on several occasions from an individual who used the encrypted radio for personal purposes. The investigation was conducted by both the Chicago Police Department and the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
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Dillon remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Assistant Attorney General Samantha Cain is prosecuting this case through Raoul’s Special Prosecutions Bureau.
