Det. Jamie Shoemaker honored by women in criminal justice group
A detective with the Geneseo Police Department is being honored for her work with mental health and crisis calls.
Detective Jamie Shoemaker of the Geneseo Police Department has been named the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Executive Institute’s 2024 Women in Criminal Justice Female Officer of the Year.
The award will be presented at the 2024 Women in Criminal Justice Conference in East Peoria in April, where Shoemaker’s outstanding contributions will be celebrated. She was handpicked for the award by an eight-member, state-wide committee. She stood out for her substantial impact on both the department and the entire community, especially in advocating for mental health and crisis awareness.
Shoemaker has worked in law enforcement for 10 years and has been with the Geneseo Police Department for three years. She is currently assigned to the detective’s division and works as an IMPACT officer.
“We couldn’t be prouder of Detective Shoemaker’s unwavering commitment to raising mental health awareness on the front lines,” said Deputy Chief Gene Karzin.
“Her compassion and dedication to the Geneseo community are truly inspiring,” said Chief Casey Disterhoft.
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