Crime Watch Meetings

THE JANUARY CRIME WATCH MEETING IS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 9th. 

PLEASE CALL 847-459-2994 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

Do you want to know what is really going on in Wheeling? Is crime up, down or the same? Now is the time to find out!

Crime Watch Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Police Department Training Room:
1 Community Boulevard
Wheeling, IL 60090

Come learn about new traffic laws and other traffic related issues for the Wheeling Police Department Traffic Unit.
Crime Watch Meeting

Monthly Training Topics


Crime Watch Meetings are an opportunity for residents and business owners to meet with Wheeling Police Officers in an effort to solve problems collectively. Area crime statistics are reported, citizen concerns are addressed and methods to resolve these issues are discussed. Meetings end with an informational training topic presented. All members of the community are invited to participate in these open meetings. A Sample of Monthly Training Topics are as follows:
  • Current Media Scares (Bird Flu, SARS, WNV, etc.)
  • Defensive Driving
  • Disaster Planning
  • Gang Awareness
  • Guest Speaker
  • Holiday Safety
  • Personal Safety
  • Phone/International Lottery Scams
  • Tornado Safety
  • Traffic
  • Traveler Scams
  • Winter Storm Safety
Please call the Crime Prevention Unit at 847-459-2994 with any questions you may have.