The Village of Montgomery proudly recognizes Sergeant Jeff Ricedorf of the Montgomery Police Department for successfully completing the prestigious FBI-LEEDA Trilogy training program—a significant milestone in law enforcement leadership development.
Between March 2024 and April 2025, Sgt. Ricedorf completed all three courses offered through the FBI-LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association): the Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI), the Command Leadership Institute (CLI), and the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI). Upon completion, Sgt. Ricedorf was awarded the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award and is the first member of the Montgomery Police Department to achieve this distinguished honor.
The Trilogy program is nationally recognized for its focus on developing leadership excellence at all supervisory levels within law enforcement agencies. It is designed to enhance the skills of law enforcement professionals in supervision, command, and executive management, empowering them to lead with integrity and effectiveness in service to their communities.
“Sgt. Ricedorf’s dedication to professional development and leadership is commendable,” said Montgomery Police Chief Phil Smith. “This achievement reflects not only personal commitment but also strengthens our department’s ability to serve the residents of Montgomery with excellence.”
Sgt. Ricedorf attended the training along with area law enforcement leaders from Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, Plano, and Yorkville Police Departments as well as officers from the Kendall County Sherriff's Office and Corrections, in addition to out-of-state agencies. Training topics included leadership style, law enforcement trends, organization leadership and change, public trust and legitimacy, employee wellness, transformational leadership, and social and emotional intelligence.
The Montgomery Police Department remains committed to investing in training and leadership development as part of its ongoing mission to ensure public safety and community trust. For more information about the Montgomery Police Department visit montgomeryil.org.