Police Department

We are committed to working on partnerships with the community and with each other to identify and resolve issues which impact public safety.

Encouragement

We will encourage participation and input from all levels of our organization and all individuals and groups in the Village.

Integrity

We are committed to nurturing the public trust by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Dedication

We dedicate ourselves to professional law enforcement service through an open system of communication, community partnerships, improved department management, enhanced operational procedures, and the utilization of problem solving methods and strategies.

We Serve - We Protect - We Care

The Police Department is divided into 4 divisions:

• The Patrol Division includes; Patrol, K-9, the Traffic Unit, and Community Service Officers..
• The Investigations Division includes the Criminal Investigations Unit, Youth Investigations, School Liaison Officers, Crime Analysis, and Evidence.
• The Administrative Services Division includes Records, Planning, Training and Research, Information Technology and Crime Prevention.
• The Communications Center includes the 911 and Dispatch Center for the Wheeling and Des Plaines Police Departments.
• The Social Services Division includes Social Services and Social Services for Seniors