In this episode of WIU: Inside the System, presented by Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA), we sit down with Instructor Glen Schwartz, a 27-year veteran of the Illinois State Police.During his decorated career, Instructor Schwartz served in multiple ranks of Trooper, Special Agent, Sergeant, Master Sergeant, Lieutenant, and District Commander (Districts 14 & 20).The majority of his law enforcement career was spent in the Division of Criminal Investigation, Zone 4, where he worked in a narcotics task force and general criminal investigation units.Beyond policing, Instructor Schwartz is also a U.S. Navy Veteran. Since 2011, he has taught Criminal Investigations at WIU, where he now serves as the Internship Coordinator, guiding the next generation of criminal justice professionals.Explore the career path of a veteran officer who held nearly every rank in IL State policing, from Trooper to District Commander.