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National Missing Childrens Day

On May 25, 1979, Etan Patz was six years old when he disappeared in New York City on his way to school. The date of his disappearance was designated as National Missing Children's Day. At the time, cases of missing children rarely drew national media attention, but his case quickly received extensive coverage. His father, a professional photographer, distributed black-and-white photographs of him in an effort to find him. The resulting massive search and media attention that … [Read more...]

Thank You for Permitting Me to Serve

Thank you Mayor, Board Members, my team and family. I’m grateful for your recognition of my service to the Village at last nights meeting. It was a complete surprise. I humbled. … [Read more...]

Safe Haven Law

How Does it Work? The law saves babies from unsafe abandonment. It says that parents who do not harm their baby will not be prosecuted for abandonment if they hand their newborn to a responsible adult at a Safe Haven location. It gives a desperate parent a responsible alternative. Depending on your state, the law tells you where are the accepted locations that you can leave your baby and up to what age, with no questions asked as long as they are unharmed. Once you get to one of the … [Read more...]

Police Memorial Week

“In valor there is hope."—Tacitus In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. National Police Week, has grown to a series of events which attracts thousands of survivors and law enforcement … [Read more...]

Rail Crossing Safety

Stop-Look-Listen-Wait … [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]