The Shomrim Society of Illinois is a fraternal organization of Jewish Law Enforcement Officers from Chicago and surrounding areas. Our organization was founded in 1959.

The objectives of our organization are to promote the religious spirit as well as fraternal relations, friendship, understanding and cooperation among members.

Regular membership is open to all sworn law enforcement personnel of the Jewish faith. Associate membership is open to non-sworn individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Honorary membership is open to any individual who is not involved in Law Enforcement but who wish to support our efforts.

Our members hail from the following Departments:

Chicago Police Department

Cook County Sheriffs Department

Cook County Adult Probation

Evanston Police Department

Skokie Police Department

Morton Grove Police Department

Highland Park Police Department

Riverwoods Police Department 

Numerous other Chicago suburban Departments

Illinois State Police

FBI

US Customs

Cook County State Attorney's Office

US Department of Veteran’s Affairs

We are a member of the National Conference of Shomrim Societies.