Chief of Police
Delavan Police Department
Delavan, Illinois, United States
Chief Michael Evans serves as Chief of Police in Delavan, Illinois, leading a micro-agency with fewer than 10 officers. With over 21 years in law enforcement, he specializes in command-level leadership for small departments operating under budget and staffing constraints. Evans also oversees the city’s IT infrastructure, integrating technology into public safety and municipal operations. His leadership emphasizes practical innovation, resourcefulness, and officer readiness. He has designed and implemented surplus-based gear strategies, scalable incident command kits, and citywide IT improvements. Notably, he designed and built a unified video surveillance system covering three city parks—networked, remotely accessible, and deployed at a fraction of commercial system costs. His field-ready solutions include mobile command resources, go-bags, and IoT-based monitoring systems. At IACP 2025, Chief Evans will present “Leveraging Resources for Micro Agencies,” sharing proven, low-cost strategies agency leaders can immediately apply to increase capability, safety, and operational resilience.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM MT