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Shots Fired

PRESS RELEASE - May 10, 2019 On Thursday May 9th around 5:15 pm officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Forest Glenn for a report of shots fired. Responding officer discovered a vehicle parked in a driveway that was struck by two shots. Within an hour persons of interest were located. Several weeks ago this was the scene of a similar incident. We believe the incidents are related and are the result of an ongoing dispute. … [Read more...]

May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

With the return of warm weather motorcyclists are finally getting a chance to ride after a long winter. Noticeably, more motorcycles are on the road, its that time of the year to remind everyone if your on two wheels or four, lookout for motorcyclists. May is recognized as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, it’s a great time to be remind everyone to share the road with motorcycles, and for motorcycle enthusiasts to make yourselves visible and ride defensively. The U.S. Department … [Read more...]

Body Worn Cameras

Body Worn Cameras are Here to Stay By Chief George Filenko We live in a visual society where the touch of a button on our cell, equipped with high definition cameras can document everything.  It would make sense for police, for investigative purposes, would want to wear cameras to document daily encounters. Video is undeniably powerful evidence. Routinely complaints of police officers allegedly using their authority in ways that may or may not have follow policy, procedure or … [Read more...]

Head Light Laws Illinois&Wisconsin

Illinois Headlights Headlights are required to be turned on whenever the windshield wipers are in use. It’s also recommended to have them on in fog.Headlights must be in use from dusk to dawn. High Beams High beams must be dimmed when approaching traffic is within 500 feet.High beams must also be dimmed when following within 300 feet of another vehicle. Wisconsin Headlights Headlights must be in use from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.Headlights … [Read more...]

April is Illinois Driving Distracted Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we wanted to remind you that distracted driving can be deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 3,166 people died in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2017. Texting while driving distracts a driver visually, manually, and cognitively. Sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent of driving blind at 55 miles per hour for the length of an … [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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