Burr Ridge Police Chief Retiring

BURR RIDGE, IL – John Madden, Burr Ridge's longtime police chief, is retiring later this month after 34 years with the police department, the village announced Tuesday.

According to a Burr Ridge news release, the Village Board was notified of Madden's intention to retire at the beginning of the year. His last day is Aug. 24.

In 1989, Madden joined the police department as a patrol officer. He rose through the ranks to become police chief in 2009. His entire law enforcement career spans 42 years.

Under his guidance, the department received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in 2007, the news release said.

Madden's other achievements include the establishment of the DuPage County Metropolitan Emergency and Investigation Team, commonly known as MERIT, the village said. It is a countywide task force that investigates serious crimes and critical incidents.

In 2022, Madden received the Governmental Leader of the Year award from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for his role in founding MERIT, according to the village.

"John Madden’s service as Chief has raised the bar for excellence in the Burr Ridge Police Department. His contributions have been invaluable, and his leadership will be greatly missed," Mayor Gary Grasso said in the news release. "Our community is safer and stronger thanks to his unwavering commitment and dedication over the years."

Madden holds a bachelor's degree in law enforcement and a master's degree in organizational leadership, both from Lewis University.

In 2016, he graduated from the FBI's National Academy.