Illinois § 4-7
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-7.
Employees; police force. The board of any park district may employ engineers, attorneys, clerks and other employees, including a police force, as may be required, and may define and prescribe their respective duties and compensation. After receiving a certificate attesting to the successful completion of a training course administered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, the members of the board and all police officers appointed by the board shall be conservators of the peace within and upon the parks, boulevards, driveways, and property controlled by that park district, and shall have power to make arrests subject to the provisions of the Park District Police Act. The exercise of such authority shall not permit the possession or use of firearms by members of the board. (Source: P.A. 89-458, eff. 5-24-96; 90-540, eff. 12-1-97.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4-7
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-7 cover?
Section 4-7 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 4-7?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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