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

A former Chicago police officer is facing 18 felony counts after he allegedly lent out his police radio in exchange for payments, according to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office.

Alain M. Dillon, 37, faces three counts of bribery and 15 counts of official misconduct, both of which are felonies, according to Raoul’s office. Dillon pleaded not guilty and was released ahead of trial, according to court records.

An investigation by the attorney general’s office and CPD found Dillon provided his Chicago Police Department-issued encrypted radio for two people’s “individual use” in exchange for payments of $500, according to the attorney general. Prosecutors allege it happened three times in just under two weeks in January 2023, according to court documents.

“Members of law enforcement are rightfully held to a higher standard, making it especially egregious when an officer breaks the law for their own financial gain,” Raoul said in a statement. “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's lawyer didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

His police powers were revoked in June 2024 and he has since worked in CPD's Alternate Response Section — which takes police questions and minor reports over the phone — according to CPD, which declined to comment. Dillon is listed as making an annual salary of $111,252 with the city, not counting overtime pay, according to city data.

Dillon is expected in court again March 9.