Police Department

The Police Department investigates reported criminal incidents. The Department operates under a community policing strategy that includes co-sponsoring safety programs through neighborhood meetings. With the assistance of non-sworn officers and civilian personnel, the Department operates the school crossing guard program, conducts security examinations of multi-family residences, and oversees citizen volunteer programs. The Department is located in the lower level of Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Click here for a map to Village Hall.

Important Links

Contact Numbers:

9-1-1 in an emergency

708.386.2131 to have an officer dispatched in a non-emergency situation

708.386.3800 to talk with a police supervisor

708.434.1636 Crime Tip Hotline

E-mail:
Police@oak-park.us

Police Chief Rick C. Tanksley

RBO Zone Meeting Information

Police News:
• April 17, 2013 -- Charges filed in 2012 handgun homicide

• March 20, 2013 -- Suspects charged in burglary, ramming squad car

• March 20, 2013 -- Five DUIs among 25 tickets issued over St. Patrick’s Day weekend

• March 18, 2013 -- Burglary suspects in custody after ramming squad car

• 12.19.12 - Police urge school officials, parents to remind children not to approach strangers

• 12.19.12 - Police seek public’s help identifying Blue Line assailant

• 12.06.12 - Maywood man charged in attempted child abductions

• Dec. 10, 2010 -- Police officers earn high marks for professional conduct

Safety Alerts & Tips:
• Holiday crime prevention tips

• Burglary prevention tips

• Bicycle safety tips

• Tips to avoid being a crime victim

• Robbery & theft prevention tips

Related Commissions:

•Citizens Police Oversight
Committee
•Board of Fire and Police Commisssioners
•Police Pension Board

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