05/23/2026
Downers Grove Police Department Recognizes Assistant State’s Attorneys Helen Kapas and Alyssa Rabulinski for Their Commitment to Justice
At the Annual Downers Grove Police Department Award Ceremony held May 14, 2026, Downers Grove Chief of Police Michael DeVries presented DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorneys Helen Kapas, Deputy Chief - Special Prosecutions Unit, and Alyssa Rabulinski, First Chair Felony Division and Animal Protection Unit, the Chief’s Achievement Award in recognition of “their consistent and exceptional support of the Downers Grove Police Department Investigations Unit.” At the ceremony, DeVries noted not only Kapas’ and Rabulinski’s outstanding efforts on multiple major cases, but also their unwavering commitment to partnership, accessibility and dedication to strengthening the working relationship between law enforcement and the State’s Attorney’s Office.
“In the past twelve months alone, Deputy Chief Kapas and ASA Rabulinski have worked closely with our detectives on several major cases, providing immediate guidance and coordination during critical stages of the cases,” DeVries said. “Their professionalism, responsiveness, and legal expertise have proven critical in ensuring that our investigations are thorough, legally sound, and positioned for successful prosecution.”
“I speak for the entire DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office when I say that we are all extremely proud of Helen and Alyssa for their professionalism and dedication to justice on behalf of the residents of DuPage County,” Berlin said. “Both Helen and Alyssa are seasoned professionals who, despite having seen some of the worst of the worst, have maintained their composure and professionalism every day as they seek justice for crime victims. We are extremely lucky to have both of these outstanding prosecutors on our team.”
Photo: From left, State’s Attorney Bob Berlin, Assistant State’s Attorney Alyssa Rabulinski, Deputy Chief Helen Kapas and Criminal Prosecutions Chief Lee Roupas at the recent Downers Grove Police Department Awards Ceremony.