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Village votes to reestablish Bloomington Police Department, appoints Officer Small as police chief
Summary
The Village Board unanimously voted to reestablish the Bloomington Police Department and appoint Officer Small as police chief, allowing use of the village vehicle and maintaining the current pay rate for now.
The Village of Bloomington Board voted unanimously on Sept. 2, 2025, to reestablish the Bloomington Police Department and appoint Officer Small as police chief. Village President Robert McLimans said "to reactivate the police department, the Board needed to make a motion in accordance with village ordinance for appointment of a police chief." The motion to reestablish the department and appoint Officer Small passed with all trustees in favor.
McLimans told trustees the reestablishment would let Officer Small use the village vehicle rather than his county cruiser, which he said would reduce liability and give more flexibility to enforce village ordinances. The board noted that pay would remain the same for the time being but could be revisited during the budget process. Attorney Woods had confirmed earlier that no contract with Grant County should prevent the appointment. The board offered general support for reactivation before making the motion.
