Agencies
Services
Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Fingerprint Vendor
The Department began regulating private detectives and detective agencies in 1937. The Act was completely rewritten in 1986 to include private security guards, alarm contractors, and all registered employees. Locksmiths were added to the Act in 1995 and fingerprint vendors were added in 2007. The Act covers all aspects of the private investigation and private security industry, including the use of firearms. The Board is comprised of 2 licensed private detectives, 3 licensed private security contractors, one licensed private detective or licensed private security contractor who provides canine odor detection services, 2 licensed private alarm contractors, one licensed fingerprint vendor, 2 licensed locksmiths, one public member who is not licensed or registered under this Act and who has no connection with a business licensed under this Act, and one member representing the employees registered under this Act.
Edward R. Bonifas | Geneva | Chairperson
Anthony T. Calderone | Forest Park
Anne M. Gruber | Chicago
David Pack | Darien
Raymond E. Palys | Countryside
Aimee Lipkis, Public Member | Chicago
George Michael Verden | Libertyville
Kevin Conway | Palatine
Mark Hubatch | Frankfort
John C. Frycek | Arlington Heights
Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Meeting Agendas
Meeting and Agenda on April 23, 2026
Meeting and Agenda on December 3, 2025
Meeting and Agenda on November 13, 2025 - Cancelled
Meeting and Agenda on October 7, 2025 - Cancelled
Meeting and Agenda on July 15, 2025
Meeting and Agenda on April 8, 2025 - Cancelled
Meeting and Agenda on February 25, 2025
Meeting and Agenda on January 14, 2025 - Cancelled
