Bolingbrook Village Board Appoints New Police Chief
The Bolingbrook Village Board has officially appointed Sean Koren to serve as the city's new police chief.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People
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The Bolingbrook Village Board has officially appointed veteran officer Sean Koren to lead the local police department. Koren succeeds former chief Mike Rompa, who retired from the post earlier this year.
Why it matters
This appointment provides permanent leadership to the Bolingbrook Police Department following an interim period. It ensures continuity for the department as Koren steps into the top role after nearly three decades of service to the village.
New police chief Sean Koren brings 27 years of experience to the role. He has served the Bolingbrook department continuously since beginning his career as a patrol officer in 1999.
The players
Sean Koren
He is the newly appointed police chief of Bolingbrook who has dedicated 27 years to the department.
Mike Rompa
He is the former Bolingbrook police chief who retired from the department in June 2026.
Bolingbrook Village Board
This is the local governing body responsible for administrative appointments and policy oversight in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
The details
Koren, who previously served as deputy chief starting in August 2024, had been acting as the interim chief since June 2026. The Village Board finalized his appointment to the permanent position during a recent board meeting.
Timeline
Sean Koren began his law enforcement career in 1999.
Koren was appointed deputy chief of police in August 2024.
Mike Rompa retired and Sean Koren became interim chief in June 2026.
Sean Koren was officially sworn in as police chief on October 27, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointment marks the conclusion of the leadership transition process that began with the retirement of Mike Rompa. This move secures the department's hierarchy as it moves forward following the departure of its long-term chief.
Residents can expect the department to continue its established operational policies under the new chief. This appointment provides local stability for the community's public safety services.
The takeaway
Leadership stability is essential for maintaining effective community safety protocols in local municipalities. Residents should monitor public village board meetings for future updates on departmental initiatives.
Further reading
For more information on local leadership transitions, visit Bolingbrook People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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