Sergeant Mike Perry brings decades of law enforcement experience and a strong interest in cross-departmental collaboration to his role, which he began in October 2025.

Perry helps guide officers while working closely with other Belt employees to support railroad safety and security.

“I enjoy being here with the Belt, and I appreciate the opportunity,” Perry said.

Prior to joining the BRC eight years ago, Perry spent 27 years with the Cicero [Illinois] Police Department, where he worked in several divisions and served as a training officer. That background continues to shape his approach at the Belt.

Perry also served as an Illinois State Police Academy instructor in Springfield for a year, teaching the Metro class to suburban departments.

“It was fulfilling as I met officers from across the state with different backgrounds, techniques and skills,” he said.

Perry is a certified instructor for CPR, high-intensity traffic stops and use of force too. Along with Sergeant Tom Aftanas, he’s able to train officers outside of the Belt, which supports community building.