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Lisle Today
By the People, for the People
Lisle Police Department Adds Two New Commanders
Michael Akim and Anthony Terranova sworn in at Village Board meeting
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Lisle Police Department has added two new commanders to its ranks. Michael Akim and Anthony Terranova were sworn in at Monday night's village meeting. Terranova has 26 years of experience with the Glen Ellyn Police Department, including serving as commander of the investigations division. Akim is coming out of retirement from the Broadview Police Department, where he spent 24 years in various roles.
Why it matters
The addition of these two experienced commanders is expected to strengthen the Lisle Police Department's command structure and bring diverse operational and administrative expertise to the force.
The details
Prior to joining the Lisle Police Department, Anthony Terranova worked with the Glen Ellyn Police Department for 26 years, serving as commander of the investigations division for three years. He also served on the DEA Chicago Airport Interdiction Group as a task force officer for 12 years and on the DuPage County Tactical Narcotics Team. Michael Akim is coming out of retirement from the Broadview Police Department, where he spent 24 years in roles that included commander/administrative lieutenant, detective sergeant, patrol sergeant tactical officer, undercover officer and patrol officer. Akim also worked as an inspector for the Illinois State Police Narcotics and Currency Interdiction Unit and detective supervisor for the West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force.
- Michael Akim and Anthony Terranova were sworn in at Monday's Village Board meeting on March 3, 2026.
The players
Michael Akim
A former commander/administrative lieutenant, detective sergeant, patrol sergeant tactical officer, undercover officer and patrol officer with the Broadview Police Department. He also worked as an inspector for the Illinois State Police Narcotics and Currency Interdiction Unit and detective supervisor for the West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force.
Anthony Terranova
A former commander of the investigations division with the Glen Ellyn Police Department. He has 26 years of experience and also served on the DEA Chicago Airport Interdiction Group as a task force officer for 12 years and on the DuPage County Tactical Narcotics Team.
Michael A. Rodriguez
The Lisle Police Chief, who stated that Akim and Terranova will strengthen the department's command structure with their diverse operational experience and administrative perspectives.
What they’re saying
“Anthony Terranova and Michael Akim join our command structure bringing their diverse operational experience and administrative perspectives that will further strenghten the department”
— Michael A. Rodriguez, Lisle Police Chief (Patch.com)
The takeaway
The addition of these two experienced commanders to the Lisle Police Department's leadership team is expected to enhance the department's capabilities and expertise, particularly in areas like investigations, narcotics enforcement, and tactical operations.
