Round Lake Park Police Department
Community, Diversity, Safety, Protecting Rights | (847) 546-7275
Every year hundreds of people are killed and thousands severely injured as a result of alcohol and drug related crashes in Illinois. It takes only second to become a victim – without warning or choice.
This is the third consecutive year Officer Donna Obrien has been recognized as one of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) “Top Cops”. Congratulations for your exceptional public service to our community.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
