Sen. Christine Radogno Recognized for Support of Law Enforcement

In recognition of her support of Illinois law enforcement, State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) received an award Monday for championing efforts to protect and assist drug enforcement officials. 

In 2012, Radogno sponsored House Bill 4081, legislation that provides an exemption in the state’s eavesdropping law for undercover narcotics officers.

House Bill 4081 took effect on Jan. 1, 2013, allowing officers who are investigating a felony drug violation to record and/or listen to conversations during the course of that investigation without a court order; the officers would need to obtain prior approval from the State’s Attorney. The law gives law enforcement greater flexibility during investigations targeting felony drug cases.

Pictured in photo (left to right): Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association (IDEOA) Secretary Larry Lindenman, IDEOA Vice President Jim Winters, Illinois State Police Lt. Colonel Terry Lemming, Senator Radogno, Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves, Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy, Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau and former IDEOA President Mark Piccoli.