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, Tactical 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.
