ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER WITH BRIBERY, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER WITH BRIBERY, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT

January 27, 2026

Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that his office charged a Chicago police officer over allegations the officer accepted payments in exchange for the use of the officer's department-issued encrypted radio.

The Attorney General's office charged Alain M. Dillon, 37, of Chicago, with three counts of bribery, each Class 2 felonies punishable by up to seven years in prison, and 15 counts of official misconduct, each Class 3 felonies punishable by up to five years in prison. Sentences are ultimately determined by the court.

Dillon pleaded not guilty, and his next court date is scheduled for March 9.

"Members of law enforcement are rightfully held to a higher standard, making it especially egregious when an officer breaks the law for their own financial gain," Raoul said. "I will continue to partner with local law enforcement to hold accountable those who use their positions of authority to betray the public's trust."

Raoul alleges that Dillon, in his official capacity as a Chicago police officer, accepted $500 on multiple occasions from an individual, knowing the payments were tendered based on Dillon providing his Chicago Police Department-issued encrypted radio for their personal use.

The case was investigated by the Chicago Police Department and the Illinois Attorney General's office.

The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Assistant Attorney General Samantha Cain is prosecuting the case for Raoul's Special Prosecutions Bureau.