Danielle Malone

Danielle Malone holds an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement and another in Criminal Justice Studies.  Danielle joined the Shorewood Police Department in 2006 and became an active member of the Shorewood Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit shortly after being hired.  During Danielle’s decade long commitment to domestic violence enforcement, she has instituted a number of victim- centered changes.  She launched an Order of Protection Petition program at Shorewood PD, conducted numerous trainings on domestic violence for her fellow Shorewood officers and command staff, and worked with the State’s Attorney’s Office to make domestic violence documentation current and relevant for Will County prosecutors and the victims she serves.  Her initiative and care for victims of domestic abuse helped promote Danielle to the position of Domestic Violence Unit Leader for her agency.

Danielle serves on the Family Violence Coordinating Council, the FVCC law enforcement committee, the M-team, and is assigned part time with the Will County Gang Suppression Unit.  Danielle’s certifications include Elderly Service Officer, Crisis Intervention Team member and Field Training Officer.  As a recognized domestic violence specialist, she has conducted in-service training for officers throughout Will County to assist them in recognizing the challenges involved in working with victims of domestic violence.