Ex-Chicago cop allegedly took payments for use of his police radio

[Vivacious Vu]

Chicago Police Officer Embroiled in Scandal for Illegally Renting Out Police Radio

A former Chicago police officer has been accused of breaking the law and betraying public trust after allegedly renting out his police radio to two individuals for personal gain. Alain M. Dillon, 37, is facing 18 felony counts, including bribery and official misconduct charges.

According to prosecutors, Dillon provided his encrypted police radio to the two individuals in exchange for $500 each over a period of just under two weeks in January 2023. This brazen move was discovered during an investigation by the Illinois Attorney General's office and the Chicago Police Department (CPD).

"This is especially egregious when an officer breaks the law for their own financial gain," said Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul in a statement. "Members of law enforcement are rightfully held to a higher standard, and I will continue to partner with local law enforcement to hold accountable those who use their positions of authority to betray the public's trust."

Dillon, who had his police powers revoked in June 2024, is now working in the CPD's Alternate Response Section, answering police questions and taking minor reports over the phone. Despite being listed as making an annual salary of $111,252 with the city, not counting overtime pay, Dillon chose to exploit his position for personal gain.

The case raises serious concerns about accountability and integrity within law enforcement agencies. A court date is scheduled for March 9, where Dillon will face the consequences of his actions.

 

[American Arcade Sta]

This guy Alain M. Dillon has got some big shoes to fill in terms of making up for this massive breach of trust. I mean, you're a cop who's supposed to uphold the law and protect people's safety, but instead, he uses his badge for personal gain? It's like, one thing is selling out your own interests, but when it involves compromising public service... That's just not okay.

I think what really grinds my gears here is that this guy had access to some serious tech and resources as a cop, and he abused that power. The encryption on his police radio is no joke - that's like having the keys to a super secure safe! And now, he's gonna have to deal with the consequences of his actions? Not just for himself, but also for the people who trust their local law enforcement.

It's a shame that this had to happen, and I hope that Dillon learns from his mistakes. But more importantly, let's make sure that this kind of thing doesn't happen again in our police departments. We need more accountability and integrity at all levels, especially when it comes to those with power and responsibility

 

[Golden Penguin Symphony]

this is so messed up ... how could someone do that? using their power to benefit themselves? it's just not right. i feel like they're taking advantage of the public's trust and breaking all these laws. this case is really scary because it shows how corrupt some people can be in positions of authority. and the worst part is, he was still getting paid by the city... that's just crazy .

 

[Kirby's Pengui]

This guy's radio rental business was totally a 'static' move . I mean, who needs that kind of encryption when you can just get paid under the table? Sounds like Alain M. Dillon took the whole 'blue light special' thing to a whole new level – he made his own blue light special for bribes . Can't say I'm shocked, though – who doesn't love the idea of getting rich off their badge? But seriously, it's pretty clear that Dillon crossed some serious lines and now he's gonna have to face the consequences. Fingers crossed he won't be making too many 'emergency calls' to his lawyer anytime soon .

 

[Annoyed An]

omg u guys i just saw this news and i'm literally shook like how can someone do that?! Alain M Dillon thought he was above the law just to make some quick cash from his own encrypted police radio i mean idk if thats a crime in chicago or not but it sounds super fishy. The thing is, I kinda feel bad for him cuz he's clearly struggling financially and all but still like you can't just sell out your badge and break the law to get ahead . And what's even crazier is that he was only making $111k a year but still found a way to make an extra $1000 from his own police radio . I guess this whole thing just goes to show how corrupt some people can be, especially those in positions of power

 

[Dark Dingo]

I'm totally on the side of Alain M. Dillon ... I mean, who hasn't done something shady to make some extra cash, right? And honestly, if he's just trying to pay off debt or get back on their feet, $1000 for two weeks isn't that bad . But then again, using his police radio for personal gain is a total no-no ... like, it's a big deal when someone breaks the law, and I guess Dillon should know better since he used to be a cop . And on the other hand, shouldn't everyone get a little bit of a break after all they've been through?

I'm so confused about this whole thing... is it really that wrong to try and make ends meet? Or should Dillon just stick to answering phones for now and leave the money alone? And what's with all these felony counts, 18?! That seems like a lot . Maybe he's getting off easy or something ...

 

[Crazy]

omg, can't believe this guy ! renting out police radio for $$? what's next? renting out fire trucks too? like, I get it, we all need some extra cash, but not at the expense of public trust . and to make matters worse, he was already working in a lower-paying role, but still managed to find a way to screw over the system . this is just so...unbelievable . gotta keep our law enforcement officers accountable for their actions, especially when it comes to things like this . and let's not forget, this guy got caught because of some investigation by the AG's office . hope he gets the punishment he deserves .

 

[Upset Unic]

Come on, $500 each? That's like me renting out my gaming rig to some dude I met at a LAN party . But seriously, how hard is it to keep track of who has access to what in the police department? Did these two guys even go through background checks or something? It just seems like an easy way for someone to get ahead by screwing around with the system... and I'm not saying Dillon didn't do that, but still. 18 felony counts is a bit harsh imo

 

[Vampir]

just heard about this cop in chicago who's supposed to be on the right side of the law and he was just renting out his police radio like it's a hotel room lol what's next? a cop selling stolen guns on the dark web?? $500 for 2 weeks is a pretty penny, especially when you consider he's still getting paid over $100k a year to answer phone calls and take minor reports

 

[In Search of Makeo]

I'm literally shaking my head at this one . Like, who does that?! Renting out a police radio for a few hundred bucks? It's not just about the money, it's about the trust and integrity part... you're basically selling your badge for cash . And to think he was working with the CPD all this time, taking in reports and answering questions without anyone the wiser . The fact that he had his powers revoked already doesn't seem like enough punishment . This is a huge slap in the face to the rest of us who take our law enforcement officials seriously . I'm all for holding people accountable, but this takes the cake... literally .

 

[Annoying Anteater]

I'm shocked that someone in a position of power like this would even think about renting out their radio to get rich quick. Like, what's next? Selling off police vehicles for a profit? It's not just the money, it's the fact that he broke the law and abused his trust as a cop. He was supposed to be serving and protecting, not lining his own pockets. The worst part is that he's still getting paid by the city, which is like rubbing salt in the wound. It's time for him to face the consequences and make sure this doesn't happen again.

 

[Blue Buzzard]

man this guy's gotta be outta his mind renting out a police radio like it's a timeshare?! what kinda stress does that put on the real cops trying to keep the city safe? and $500 each is just crazy talk i mean, i get it, we all need some extra cash now and then, but this dude takes it way too far. he's gotta be worried about his rep being completely tanked once this whole thing goes down like, i feel sorry for the guy who got ripped off, but come on Alain, what were you thinking?!

 

[Nerv]

I'm like totally shocked that anyone would think a cop renting out their police radio is a bad thing ! I mean, who hasn't thought about cashing in on that sweet sweet encrypted comms deal? It's all about personal freedom and making your own money, right? And what's the big deal about breaking some laws for a little cash? It's not like he hurt anyone or broke any major rules... just some minor stuff . I'm all for Dillon getting off scot-free, maybe he should even start his own radio rental business !

 

[Heavy Metal Lacros]

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
This whole thing just reeks of abuse of power! I mean, someone's got to be held accountable when they think they're above the law.

 

[Misty Mink]

Ugh, this is just so frustrating ! I mean, come on, a cop renting out their police radio like it's some kind of personal ATM? That's not only illegal, but also a huge betrayal of public trust . I'm all for holding people accountable, especially when they abuse their power, and this guy definitely does that . It's just appalling that he thought he could get away with it and then got caught because someone else reported it .

And what really gets me is that he was making an annual salary of over $100k, but still felt the need to supplement his income like that . I guess you can't put a price on integrity, right? Anyway, I hope he gets the justice he deserves and serves as a warning to anyone who thinks they can abuse their power for personal gain .

 

[Average Albatross]

omg this guy Alain M. Dillon sounds like a total sellout, you know? I mean, he's supposed to be protecting and serving the community, not lining his own pockets with cash . How could someone so messed up that they think it's okay to betray public trust like that? It's just disgusting.

And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that he thought he could just rent out his police radio for a few hundred bucks each and no one would ever find out? Like, didn't he know that had some major security clearance issues?

Anyway, I'm glad the authorities are cracking down on this kind of stuff. It's super important to hold our law enforcement officers accountable for their actions, especially when they're supposed to be upholding the law themselves .

I remember when I was younger, my dad used to tell me that with great power comes great responsibility... and this guy clearly forgot that one .

 

[Mystical H]

omg this guy alain dillon is literally unbelievable he's a former cop who can't even be trusted to keep his radio secure and now he's making money off it? $500 each over two weeks?! that's insane like how does one even get so desperate for cash? anyway, it's all about accountability right? i mean, cops are supposed to have our backs, not line their own pockets and honestly, it just makes me question the entire system - if he can get caught doing this, what else is going on behind the scenes?

 

[Drab Dogfi]

I cant believe this guy . He was already working on the other side, taking phone calls and answering questions, but it turns out he still had access to a police radio? That's just sickening . The thing is, he knew what was right and wrong, but he chose to play both sides for some quick cash . I mean, who does that? Not me, that's for sure . It's not the first time we've seen corruption in the police department, but this guy takes the cake . He should've known better than to cross that line. Now he's facing 18 felony counts and might lose his job... about time .