Round Lake Park Police Department

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(847) 546-7275
215 East Main St.
Round Lake Park, Il. 60073

We Never Walk Alone Peer Support Team

The Round Lake Park Police Department has committed to provide regional peer support to all police department personnel , the Department has purchased a software subscription from Velan Solutions entitled, “We Never Walk Alone.” This software was spearheaded by the Peer Support Team of Des Plaines PD, and will provide the all members of our agency with access to peer support team members from other agencies (as well as our own). The software is password protected, and within the software will be … [Read more...]

Reward For Information in Homicide

Attempt to Identify Murder SuspectOctober 07, 2019 The Lake County Crime Stoppers and the Round Lake Park Police Department are seeking your help in providing information that leads to identifying a murder suspect. On 09/29/2019 there was a large house party on the 500 block of Fairlawn in Round Lake Park IL when unknown suspects entered the home and shot four people, killing one of them.  One of the suspects is described as a male black with short dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing … [Read more...]

Police Officer Hiring

The Round Lake Park Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals who are interested in becoming Police Officers. For further information tap on the link below. The Blue Line … [Read more...]

One Dead Three Wounded

PRESS RELEASE- One dead 3 shot in Round Lake Park  On September 29, 2019, at approximately 1:15AM, Round Lake Park Police Officers were on patrol in the area of the 500 block of Fairlawn Drive, Round Lake Park.  As the officers patrolled, they heard gunshots, and immediately responded to a residence in the 500 block of Fairlawn Drive.  When they arrived, officers determined four adult males had sustained gunshot wounds.  Preliminary investigation shows a … [Read more...]

Man with a knife subdued

BY MICK ZAWISLAK (MZAWISLAK@DAILYHERALD.COM) An encounter Friday afternoon with a suicidal man who approached police in Round Lake Park with a knife and asked to be shot was defused without injury. Police were called about 3 p.m. to 400 block of Forest Glenn Drive. The man’s roommate had alerted authorities that man was acting irrationally, according to Chief George Filenko. The 26-year-old man was located near Washington Street and Forest Glenn Drive. Officers tried to de-escalate the … [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

215 East Main Street
Round Lake Park, IL 60073
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