Living In Oak Park -- Public Safety

In the Village of Oak Park, four distinct departments of municipal government are charged with the vital task of ensuring public safety. These are the Police Department, Fire Department, Building & Property Standards Department and Department of Public Health.

Police Department

The Oak Park Police Department investigates criminal incidents, ensures traffic safety, manages school crossing guards, enforces parking regulations and conducts security examinations of multifamily residences. The Department operates under a community policing strategy that includes resident beat officers (RBOs) who live in the Village, resource
officers stationed in the middle and high schools, and co-sponsoring safety programs through neighborhood meetings. The Police Department is located in the lower level of Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Click here for more information on the Police Department – including how
to contact your RBO.

Fire Department

The Oak Park Fire Department provides emergency services including fire suppression, basic and advanced life support, hazardous materials
mitigation, and fire and special rescues. The Fire Department also provides training and public education on topics such as fire prevention and CPR, pre-fire planning and annual fire inspections of every commercial and public building in the Village. Vehicle child safety seat inspections also are offered by appointment. The Fire Department has mutual aid agreements with other communities that allow for tapping a broad range of additional resources in times of need. The Fire Department operates from three
stations – including the main station at 100 N. Euclid Ave. Click here for more information on the Fire Department.

Building Department

The Building & Property Standards Department develops, maintains and enforces construction and property codes. The department issues construction related permits, inspects all construction projects at specific stages of progress and performs regular property maintenance standards inspections of all multi-family buildings containing four or more units. Through the Neighborhood Walk Program, the Department also conducts exterior maintenance inspections of all structures including single-family
and two- and three unit dwellings in the Village. Click here for more information the Village’s building codes.

Health Department

The Department of Public Health strives to assure the health of all members of the community by educating citizens toward improving individual health, preventing disease, injury and disability, and promoting a healthy community. The department works to identify community problems and potential epidemics, and provides a variety of health care
services, including assessment and screening, education, immunizations, prevention services, case management, nursing, counseling and linkage
with other community resources. The Health Department also coordinates the Village’s emergency preparedness activities. Click here for more information on public health in Oak Park.

"The people of Oak Park choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a way of life ... Ours is a dynamic community that encourages the contributions of all citizens, regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, economic status, political affiliation or any of the other distinguishing characteristics that all too often divide people in society."

— Oak Park Diversity Statement

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