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.