Officer Down: Senior Master Trooper Todd A. Hanneken
Source ODMP
ILLINOIS-Senior Master Trooper Tood A. Hanneken, of the Illinois State Police, died March 25, 2021. Hanneken was killed in a single-vehicle crash. Hanneken's patrol car left the roadway and hit a utility pole and a tree at around 10:45 in the morning.
Hanneken was 45 years-old and is survived by his wife, children. His father served with the Illinois State Police as well.

Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.