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Teaching
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John M. Cabello

Machesney Park,Il

Summary

Experienced Law Enforcement Professional. Proven Leader. Trump for President Illinois Co-Chair.

Legislative professional with strong track record in representing constituent interests and developing impactful policies. Known for effective collaboration with colleagues and ability to adapt to changing legislative priorities. Adept at public speaking, policy analysis, and fostering community relationships.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Reserve Deputy Sheriff

Winnebago County Sherriff’s Office
Rockford, Illinois
03.2025 - Current

Police Detective

City of Rockford Police Department
04.1995 - 01.2025

State Representative and Assistant Minority Leader

State of Illinois
08.2012 - 01.2020

Guard

United States Marshal Service
05.1993 - 01.1995

Education

High School Graduate -

Harlem High School

General education studies - undefined

Rock Valley College & Lincoln Land Community College

graduate - undefined

Police Academy
Springfield, IL

Skills

  • Knowledgeable Law Enforcement Officer and Detective with span of experience covering, patrol, and investigation Detective experience comprised a wide range of exposure in a high crime jurisdiction
  • Assistant Minority Leader and Republican legislator with history of passage of historical legislation to include first-in-the-nation police reforms
  • Conceived and passage of legislation to seal felony record in exchange for self-directed rehabilitation
  • Selected as spokesperson on public safety appropriations committee which directs funds for twenty-five state agencies, including Department of Corrections, State Police, Office of the State Fire Marshall
  • Selected as Committee Member for IL Crime Commission
  • Oversight of District Legislative Office & Staff, oversight of House Republican Organization
  • Active voice in negotiation of state bills regarding criminal justice
  • Proactive public servant having been elected to County Board and Township Trustee

Awards

Legislator of the Year recognition from IL Chiefs of Police Association, Legislator of the Year recognition from Association of Firefighters Illinois, police department letter of commendation

Affiliations

  • Police Benevolent & Protective Association
  • Pi Kappa Phi, honorary member – Bradley University
  • Cosmopolitan Club, Rockford chapter

Public Office, Political Activities and Affiliations

  • 2006 appointed to Zoning Board of Appeals for Village of Machesney Park, IL. 2007 appointed to Personnel & Finance Committee for Village of Machesney Park, IL. Served until 2008 when elected as Trustee of Harlem Township, IL. Served until 2010 when elected as Board Member for Winnebago County, IL. Served until 2012 when appointed as State Representative – elected in November, 2012.
  • House Republican Organization – member and chair. Co-chair, Trump Victory Committee of IL

Teaching

Instructor of Traffic Safety, Rock Valley College

Timeline

Reserve Deputy Sheriff

Winnebago County Sherriff’s Office
03.2025 - Current

State Representative and Assistant Minority Leader

State of Illinois
08.2012 - 01.2020

Police Detective

City of Rockford Police Department
04.1995 - 01.2025

Guard

United States Marshal Service
05.1993 - 01.1995

General education studies - undefined

Rock Valley College & Lincoln Land Community College

graduate - undefined

Police Academy

High School Graduate -

Harlem High School

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