Chief’s Corner

Kurt Davis

Chief Kurt Davis has been with the Effingham Police Department since 2004.  He is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he earned his bachelor's degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration.  Chief Davis is also a graduate of the 282nd Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy where he earned a Master's Certificate from the University of Virginia.

During his tenure with the department, Chief Davis has served as a Field Training Officer, Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) 9 and 11 Special Response Team member, Effingham City/County Special Response Team member, Firearms Instructor, Illinois Active Threat Master Instructor, Drone Pilot, and Less Lethal Instructor.  Chief Davis has held positions as a Corporal, Sergeant, and Deputy Chief of Police.  He was appointed as Chief of Police on July 1, 2025.

Chief Davis comes from a Law Enforcement family; his grandfather worked for the Illinois State Police, and his uncle worked for the Effingham County Sheriff's Office.

Chief Davis resides within Effingham County with his wife and two daughters.

Tom Webb

Deputy Chief Tom Webb has been with the Effingham Police Department since 2010.  He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice Studies.  Deputy Chief Tom Webb is also a graduate of Class 529 from Northwestern University Staff and Command.

During his tenure with the department, Deputy Chief Tom Webb has served in various capacities, including Field Training Officer, Field Training Program Coordinator, Crisis Intervention Team Member, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, Explorer Advisor, Lead Homicide Investigator, Child Death Task Force Member, and Certified Forensic Interviewer.  Deputy Chief Tom Webb has held the positions of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and now Deputy Chief of Police.

Deputy Chief Webb resides in Effingham County with his wife and their two children.