About Noble

Our chapter prides and commits itself to making a positive change in our communities as well as provide our members with the opportunities for professional development.

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Mission Statement

To ensure equity in the administration of justice in the provision of public service to all communities, and to serve as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice by action.

Vision Statement

The goal of NOBLE is to be recognized as a highly competent, public service organization that is at the forefront of providing solutions to law enforcement issues and concerns, as well as to the ever-changing needs of our communities.

Guiding Principles

Respect: Law enforcement must be respectful of the rights of all persons.
Uncompromising Integrity: NOBLE will conduct its business according to ethical standards of law enforcement.
Courage of Convictions: NOBLE will be proactive in addressing issues of controversial law-enforcement policies and practices.
Accountability: NOBLE promotes the principle of mutual accountability between the criminal justice system and the community.
Community: The community must be an integral part of the criminal justice system, with particular attention being given to criminal justice issues that affect the African American community.
Value Diversity: NOBLE promotes the value of diversity at all levels throughout the criminal justice system.

Objectives

The objectives that are employed to implement the goal of the organization include:

Mentoring – NOBLE members are committed to mentoring as a way of life;
An emphasis on being a competent learning organization that continuously learns from the collective knowledge of its members, and other sources of criminal justice research and data, while simultaneously working to rapidly convert this learning into action;
Working to ensure long-term organizational stability by identifying and establishing mutually beneficial relationships with corporations and other funding sources;
Recommending and executing policies, processes and procedures that recognize and pursue goals common to all segments of the community and law enforcement, with a focus on ensuring strict accountability and uncompromising integrity;
Promoting and encouraging attitudes and characteristics that permit adaptability to the changing demands placed on law enforcement, and the development of professional and communication competencies that help view, comprehend and shape appropriate responses to an ever-changing environment; and
Increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of NOBLE through a clearly defined and shared sense of purpose and commitment among its members.

NOBLE Chicago Metropolitan Chapter Leadership

Our chapter has a history of strong and remarkable leadership that has led this chapter to be one of the most active chapters in the NOBLE network. Our Executive Board continuously fosters a spirit of excellence, integrity, and social responsibility.

2026 – 2028 Executive Board

President

Captain Yolanda Banks
(Chicago Police Department)

Vice-President

Commander Nichelle Fraction
(Chicago Police Department)

Treasurer

Ret. Chief Eugene Williams
(Chicago Police Department)

Financial Secretary

Sergeant Shantella Jenkins
(Chicago Police Department)

Corresponding Secretary

Interim Executive Director Jonathan Lewin
University of Chicago Safety & Security

Recording Secretary

Chief Roy Wells
(Phoenix Police Department)

Sergeant-at-Arms

Lieutenant Paris Thompson
(Chicago Police Department)

Parliamentarian

Officer Lorinda Patton
(Chicago Police Department)

Associate Member Representative

Officer Malista Oware
(Chicago Police Department)

Chapter Chaplain

Chaplain Kimberly Lewis-Davis
(Chicago Police Department)

Executive Assistant to the President

Commander Davina Ward
(Chicago Police Department)

Executive Assistant to the President

Chief Mitchell Davis
(Hazel Crest Police Department)

Executive Assistant to the President

John Richardson
(Retired Chief UIC Police Department)

Director of Special Projects & Community Relations

Ret. Chief Tracey Ladner
(Cook County Board)

Immediate Past President

Retired Commander Crystal King-Smith
(Chicago Police Department)

NOBLE Sponsors & Supporters

NOBLE is a professional, non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization of more than 3,000 members. It consists of primarily Police Chiefs and other heads of Law Enforcement Agencies at each level of government. Your sponsorship may be tax deductible.

Our chapter’s community outreach and projects could not be sustained without supporters from the public and private sector who believe in the same values and goals as NOBLE. Without various financial and in-kind contributions and donations, many of our chapter’s programs would not be possible.