Chief Shane G. Brandel
- Began service with the Decatur Police Department on April 9, 1997
- Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Indiana State University
- Graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 285
- Graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, Class 449
- Appointed to Chief of Police on July 30, 2021
- Promoted to Deputy Chief of Police in 2016
- Promoted to Lieutenant in 2015
- Promoted to Sergeant in 2005
- Assignment to Detective in 2000
Contact Information
- Email Address: sbrandel@decaturil.gov
- Office Phone Number: (217) 424-2745
