In recent headlines, a troubling case has emerged from Illinois, where illegal immigrants find themselves wearing badges and carrying firearms. Radule Bojovic, an illegal alien, was found to be employed as a police officer with the Hanover Park Police Department, a suburb of Chicago. His arrest came as part of Operation Midway Blitz, an initiative by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aimed at identifying criminal illegal immigrants in the area.
Bojovic’s situation began when he entered the U.S. on a B2 tourist visa that expired in 2015. According to the Department of Homeland Security, he has been in the country unlawfully for over a decade. This unsubstantiated status raises critical questions about how he not only managed to evade detection for so long but also how he secured a job in law enforcement.
The local police department reportedly approved Bojovic’s position in January 2025. He was set to earn a starting salary of nearly $79,000, amounting to over $205,000 in taxpayer-funded salary and benefits since his hiring. The implications of employing someone with an expired visa and a criminal status are particularly alarming. As DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin pointedly stated, “What kind of police department gives criminal illegal aliens badges and guns?”
This incident reflects broader issues in Illinois concerning sanctuary policies. Critics, including Secretary Kristi Noem, have condemned these measures, claiming they enable criminal illegal aliens to infiltrate community institutions such as schools and police departments. “Sanctuary-state Illinois, under @GovPritzker, is completely corrupt,” Noem asserted, indicating that such policies undermine public safety.
Moreover, McLaughlin emphasized the need for the law to be upheld: “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE is restoring law and order. Criminal illegal aliens have NO PLACE in our communities, especially on our police forces.” This underscores the scrutiny that those in positions of power are facing regarding immigration enforcement.
The public outcry surrounding Bojovic’s employment raises significant concerns about the vetting processes for hiring law enforcement personnel. There’s a clear disconnect between law enforcement standards and the reality on the ground when individuals with illegal status are not just overlooked but actively employed in roles meant to uphold the law.
Moving forward, this case shines a stark light on the challenges faced by local communities and the enforcement agencies tasked with maintaining public safety. The intersection of immigration law and law enforcement duties is a complex and contentious issue that continues to evoke debate in the heart of America’s cities.
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