Steve Petrilli

Steve Petrilli has been with the Normal Police Department since 1999 and is currently the Chief of Police.  He has been a Recruiter, FTO, SWAT Operator and K-9 handler.  Steve has held supervisory roles in Patrol, VICE, SWAT, Pro-Active Gang Crimes Unit and for the Town of Normal Employee Wellness Committee.  He is a graduate of Illinois State University (B.S.), Northwestern Police Staff and Command #250 and the FBI National Academy Session #264.  Steve is a former college athlete, a Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS), a CF-L1 Trainer, and has successfully completed L-1 Power Athlete Methodology Training, CrossFit Law Enforcement Application Specialty Training and Lee Taft Speed School.  Steve is currently a part-time Strength and Conditioning coach at The Athlete Factory in Bloomington, Illinois.

Steve is a current Senior Faculty Member and Director of Officer Health and Wellbeing Education for the National Command and Staff College.  Steve instructs on the topic of Officer Health, Wellness and Fitness nationwide.  Steve is a Senior Executive Advisor for the metabolic health technology company ELEXR.  Steve is also the founder of First Responder Health and Wellness LLC.