Behind the Badge is a weekly series to introduce people to the men and women dedicated to serving the community. It will appear in the weekend edition of the Journal-Courier and online at myjournalcourier.com.
This week, meet Patrolman Chad Brady Brown.
The White Hall native graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He joined Jacksonville Police Department in January 2024.
Tell us what you enjoy most about the job you do.
“The brotherhood dynamic and the opportunity to act as a positive role model for those in need.”
Describe what inspired you to choose this profession.
“The camaraderie and team dynamic, and it’s a non-desk job, where the daily task/goals are always changing, avoiding monotony.”