Nikole Pilkington

Sergeant Janice Wilson Brown is a native of Chicago.

Sgt. Wilson-Brown earned a bachelor’s degree from in part from the East Texas Baptist University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, in history and a master’s degree in public safety administration from Calumet College of St. Joseph.

After an early career in loss prevention, her journey led her to the Chicago Police Department where she became a recruit in September of 2004.  During her 18 years as a Chicago Police Officer, she has had the opportunity to work on several specialized teams such as the district bike team, district gang team, citywide mobile strike force, area gun team, office of community poling, and the special events section. Sergeant Wilson has been the recipient of over 70 awards including, honorable mentions, complimentary letters, a problem-solving award, and a special commendation.

In October of 2018, she was promoted to sergeant. In her current assignment to the special events section, she supervises a team of thirteen police officers to oversee the operations of writing and approving dignitary escorts, memos, and incident action plans for all events throughout the city. The unit serves as a liaison for city, state, and federal agencies to ensure the safety of all persons participating in and attending both public and private events.

To further integrate and propel women in policing she founded the Chicago Association of Women in Law Enforcement (CAWLE) in 2016. Sgt. Wilson-Brown is a board member of the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) and the International Association of Women Police (IAWP). Proudly, CAWLE was selected to host the 61st Annual International Association of Women Police Training Conference and Board Meetings in 2024. She is also a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).