Skip to main content

As part of the ongoing implementation of the CORE licensing system, CORE will be unavailable during the following maintenance windows:

·         January 15 from 7:00 p.m. to January 16 at 9:00 a.m. CST

·         January 19 from 8:00 a.m. to January 20 at 8:00 a.m. CST

These planned outages are required to complete critical implementation activities. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to deliver a modern, streamlined licensing experience.

Learn more about IDFPR's work behind the headlines on our new Hub webpage!

Mario Treto, Jr., Secretary

Peace Officer Exemption

EXEMPTION: Effective August 22, 2002 Public Act 92-0833 exempts a peace officer as defined in the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act from the requirements to possess a permanent employee registration card (PERC) and a firearm control card (FAC).
 

The employing agency shall remain responsible for any peace officer employed under this exemption for a PERC, regardless of whether the peace officer is compensated as an employee or an independent contractor. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Act, all requirements relating to FAC’s do not apply to peace officers as defined in the Act.

Footer

Contact Information

Chicago Office
555 West Monroe Street, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661

Springfield Office
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786

Call Us: 1 (888) 473-4858

TTY/TDD Line: 1 (866) 325-4949

Stay Informed

Helpful Links