Section 2220.60  Bribes, Gifts, and Gratuities

a)         Employees shall not accept or request bribes as an inducement to perform or not to perform any act related to their dealings with the Department.

b)         Employees shall not accept any gifts or gratuities or offers of the same from offenders or releasees, persons who are known to the employee to be a relative, close associate, or friend of offenders or releasees, or from anyone who has or expects to have business dealings with the Department.

c)         Employees shall not intentionally solicit or accept any gift from any prohibited source in accordance with 5 ILCS 430/10.  This ban applies to spouses of and immediate family living with employees.

d)         Such offers shall be reported immediately in writing to the employee's supervisor.