Ty Eagleson has been a Rockford Police officer since March of 1998.

Both of Eagleson's parents were cops. His mother, Kay Eagleson, worked for RPD and Cherry Valley.

His father, Dennis Eagleson, worked for RPD.

On December 30, 2018, Eagleson responded to the standoff with Kerry Blake. Upon arrival at the scene, Eagleson was immediately informed of past experiences officers had with Kerry and his mental health.

Eagleson went with Jason Lawler to secure a warrant from the now deceased ASA Brenda Quade.

Eagleson stood by as a lieutenant as officers attempted to engage with Kerry.

Eagleson was in the SWAT command vehicle when the decision was made to have the SWAT team enter the house. He remained in the vehicle as SWAT officers snuck in through the back door and shot and killed Kerry Blake.

In 2019, Eagleson made $113,772 in salary + $24,180 in health insurance + $30,497 in pension pay.

In 2020, they made $119,960 in salary + $24,960 in health insurance + $33,025 in pension pay.

In 2021, they made $118,735 in salary + $24,960 in health insurance + $34,932 in pension pay.

In 2022, they made $127,397 in salary + $24,960 in health insurance + $39,700 in pension pay.

In 2023, they made $148,259 in salary + $24,960 in health insurance + $46,059 in pension pay.

In 2024, they made $138,171 in salary + $26,325 in health insurance + $52,059 in pension pay.

If you or anyone you know has been abused, harassed or otherwise mistreated by this officer please email us with the officers name in the subject.