as the Division of Criminal Investigation. K9 units were introduced in 1963 and sentry dogs were trained to aid ISP Troopers. The K-9 training lasted 6-8 weeks and aided in many apprehensions. Currently, over 60 K-9 teams serve in the ISP with initial training lasting 10 weeks. Prior to 1967, officers purchased their own sidearm of choice and were directed by policy to carry either their service weapons or a secondary weapon around the clock. ISP converted to a new duty weapon as the aging Smith & Wesson Model 5904 was being phased out by the manufacturer and repair costs of the old guns were becoming too costly. In 1970, ISP’s name was changed to Illinois State Police Department of Law Enforcement. By 1972, the numbers within the ranks of ISP grew to 1,709 sworn officers and 602 support staff covering every county in Illinois. The Department was organized into five divisions in 1977: Division of Illinois State Police, Division of Investigation, Division of Support Services, Division of Administration, and Division of Internal Investigation. In 1986, ISP received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies for the first time. The Pipes and Drums of the Illinois State Police was formed in 1987, the first unit in the nation, and plays at parades, graduations, promotions, funerals, and other police ceremonies. In 1985, the name Department of State Police was adopted. In 1988, ISP underwent its final name change to become known as the Illinois State Police. Two of the biggest changes occurred in 1999 involving ISP signature components: duty weapon and star. Officers began carrying the Glock Model 22 and their star displayed the officer’s identification number. There was a lengthy selection process involving a review of 23 weapons submitted by four manufacturers following a formal bid process. The guns were tested by a randomly selected group of officers based upon diversity, shooting skills, and shooting hand. Once the Glock was selected, all officers in the agency participated in 32 hours of transition training. The in-service training was rolled out over the course of a year. Today, every ISP officer carries the Glock. Also, in 1999, the 91st General Assembly chose to take a closer look at services and credentials of those state agencies with peace officers. To address the issue of confusion relating to these agencies, all badges needed to be clearly marked on the front with