Membership

Become an Emerald Society Member Today!

The Emerald Society of Illinois is the Irish American Police Association. Anyone who is an active or retired Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Illinois of Irish Heritage (Born in Ireland of Irish nationality or anyone whose ancestor(s) were born in Ireland of Irish nationality) may join. Application to the Society must be made in writing on the form below to the Board of Directors. Applicants must be sponsored by a member in good standing with the Society. The Membership Committee will review all applications and subsequently notify applicants of their acceptance or denial of membership to the Society. The first Year’s dues are waived for any recruit or cadet while attending a State Certified Academy.

If you do not fit the above criteria, and you would still like to join the Emerald Society of Illinois, you can join as an associate member. Associate applicants must be sponsored by a member in good standing with the Society.

Dues payment can be made via Credit card or Paypal by clicking the online membership application button.

If you prefer, you can join the Emerald Society of Illinois or renew your membership by clicking the printable application button below. Just fill out, enclose payment and mail to the following address:

Emerald Society of Illinois

PO Box 557819

Chicago, IL 60655-7819