Thomas J. Byrne, M.S.
Tom is the Chief of Police in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. He has served on the Pennsylvania Attorney General Task
Force for Family Violence and Delaware County District Attorney’s Task Force for Domestic Violence. He works as a
Police Trainer and Liaison with Delaware County Domestic Abuse Project, having served in this capacity for over a decade. Also, he is an adjunct professor at Delaware County Community College as well as Widener University. He earned his Master's Degree from St. Joseph’s University.
Matthew J. Illich Jr., M.S.
Matthew is a Corporal with the Glenolden Police Department in suburban Philadelphia. He serves as a squad supervisor and is a certified field training officer. He is a police trainer and liaison for the Delaware County Domestic Abuse Project as well. Matt serves on the board of the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation where he is the chair of the Officer Safety and Education Committee as well as a regional director for the Jorgen S. Holand Achievement Award committee. Also, he is an adjunct professor at Widener University. He received his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Josephs University. Matt has received numerous awards and commendations for valor as well as for
his service to victims and the community.
