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Freeport swears in new police chief Jacqueline B.; city honors long-serving employees and announces fire chief retirement

Freeport City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council administered the oath to Jacqueline B. as Freeport's new police chief; the meeting included multiple employee recognitions and a lifetime achievement award for retired Chief Chris Schenberger and acknowledgement that Fire Chief Scott Miller will retire at month-end.

The council administered the oath of office to the newly appointed chief of police, who identified herself in the oath as "Jacqueline b." and pledged to support the constitutions of the United States and Illinois and to faithfully discharge the duties of the appointment in Stephenson County and the City of Freeport.

After the oath, the new chief addressed the council: "Wearing this in this uniform and wearing the badge…

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