Greg Smith, Steger Chief of Police is a 30-year veteran in law enforcement. He served as a Military Police Officer in the United States Army. Smith’s unit was responsible for Customs Operations in Europe, including black marketing and drug suppression. Chief Smith completed 27 years with the Lemont Police Department in a variety of assignments, including patrol, investigations and administration. Smith retired from Lemont Police Department as a commander. Smith went on to the Beecher Police Department, where he served as Chief of Police for three years. Chief Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Benedictine University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Smith is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Chief Smith and his wife Lisa have four children and reside in nearby Beecher, Illinois.