Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board oversees the Police Pension Fund in accordance with Article 3 of the Illinois Pension Code (40 ICS5/3).  In addition to managing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for sworn members of the Belvidere Police Department, the Board is also responsible for overseeing and safeguarding the Fund’s investments to ensure long-term financial stability.

The Fund is overseen by a five-member Board, with each member serving a two-year term.  Representation includes both the City leadership and members from the police department:

• Two members are appointed by the mayor
• One member is elected by pension beneficiaries
• Two members are elected by active police employees

Meetings:

The Police Pension Board meets quarterly at:

Belvidere Fire Station #1

123 South State Street

Belvidere, IL 61008

Meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and are open to the public.

2026 Dates:

February 13 , 2026

May 8, 2026

August 7, 2026

November 13, 2026

Board Members:

(Thomas) Steve Jones, Active Member

Jeremy Bell, Active Member

Dave Dammon, Retired Member

Matthew Branom, Appointed Member

Sarah Turnipseed, Appointed Member