Round Lake Park Police Department

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(847) 546-7275
215 East Main St.
Round Lake Park, Il. 60073
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Modified Sex Offender Registration System

During this national health crises the Round Lake Park Police Department has made changes to insure the safety of our officers without compromising public safety. We have recently implemented a modified sex offender registration system. A Self-Service Solution to Expedite Re-registration OffenderWatch Express Check-In cuts processing time of re-registration and address updates to a fraction of what it is today by allowing offenders to pre-enter certain data before appearing in front of an … [Read more...]

Non Compliance to Governor’s Proclamation

We are asking that all businesses that are not listed as essential to comply with the Governor’s Executive Order to have the decency to respect the health and well-being of our entire community. Unfortunately I was left no choice but issue a Cease and Desist Order to a local business that decided that self indulgence was more important than public safety. … [Read more...]

Car Burglaries – Pandemic or Not Crime Goes On

Lock the doors and close the windows. Don’t make it easy for a thief to break in or reach in and snatch anything of value! Would you leave your fridge open while at work and expect the dog to stay out of it? Probably not. Make it a habit to double check that your doors are locked and your windows are closed when parking your vehicle.Don’t leave your car running. It can be tempting to leave your car running when you’re just popping in and out of the store, but this also makes it pretty … [Read more...]

Avoid Coronavirus Scams

Here are some tips to help you keep the scammers at bay: Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know. They could download viruses onto your computer or device.Watch for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or experts saying that have information about the virus. For the most up-to-date information about the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health … [Read more...]

Police Blotter

A 68 year old Round Lake Park  man was arrested by Round Lake Park Police for multiple accounts of : Predatory Criminal Sex Assault/Criminal Sex Assault / Aggravated  Criminal Sex Abuse. He’s being held in Lake County Jail on a $350,000 bond. A $25,000 warrant has been issued for a 46 year old Round Lake Park man for Domestic Battery to a Child. A $30,000 warrant has been issued for 31 year old Round Lake Park women for Exploitation of the Elderly, Aggravated Identity … [Read more...]

Coffee With A Cop

The community of Round Lake Park, IL. really appreciates our "Coffee With A Cop" program.  What started as a community outreach program has evolved into a positive event for the police and the community. Periodically the Round Lake Park Police Department hosts Coffee With a Cop which is simply an opportunity to meet with Officers in an informal environment while enjoying a free cup of … [Read More]

RLPPD 28th Annual Shop With A Cop

On December 6, 2024 the Round Lake Park Police Department held it’s twenty-eighth annual “Shop with a Cop” program.  RLPPD has many people to thank for making this another successful community event. Chief Daniel Burch and the Round Lake Park Police Department would like to thank the many residents and local businesses that supported the twenty-eighth annual Round Lake Park Police … [Read More]

Simple Steps for a Safer Halloween

According to the Safekids.org website, on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Consider incorporating the safety tips listed below to help the spookie trick-or-treaters stay safe. Top Tips for Halloween Safety Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and … [Read More]

Vacation Home Security Tips

Arrange a Vacation Watch The Round Lake Park police department has a Vacation Watch Program. Simply contact us and we will schedule checks on your home while your away.  Never disclose your residence on social media Make sure that your all social media profiles are not included your location information. It is clever decision to keep your residence out of your any social media posts … [Read More]

Community MeetUp Spot

Internet purchase and sale exchange program The Round Lake Park Police Department partnered with “OfferUp” to provide a safe location for community members a safe transaction site for buyers and sellers from the online market place. The concept of the program is to protect both the buyer and seller knowing that law enforcement is watching them, they’re less likely to engage in a crime … [Read More]

A Way Out

The Round Lake Park Police Department is one of several law enforcement agencies participating in "A Way Out". The program was established by the Lake County Opioid Initiative several years ago to implement a program to evaluate and sustain a multi-strategy county-wide effort to prevent opioid abuse, addiction , overdose and death. Chief George Filenko is one of four co-founders of … [Read More]

Tips to Prevent Carjacking

Carjacking is defined as stealing a car by force, very often while the offender is armed with a gun. Carjacking is not just a problem in large cities like Chicago; it happens in suburbs, small towns, and rural areas. Rather than stealing parked cars, many violent criminals find it much easier to steal a car while the owner is inside with the keys in the ignition. Many of these cars are stolen and … [Read More]

Car Thefts and Burglaries-Don’t be a Victim

With most vehicle thefts and burglaries the victim provides the burglar with the opportunity by leaving their vehicle unlocked, running, keys left in the car or their window open. Most property stolen is left in plain view where anyone walking by the car can see it lying there. Burglaries and vehicle thefts only take a matter of seconds. What we need to do is to make their job more difficult by … [Read More]

REAL ID Scams: Beware of Texts and Emails

State officials are warning consumers that criminals are seeking their personal data under the guise of helping them obtain a REAL ID, a government-issued driver's license or identification card that eventually will be required to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities. Due to the pandemic, the deadline for a REAL ID compliant license has been pushed to May 3, 2023. The … [Read More]

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Round Lake Park Police

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