Round Lake Park Police Department

Community, Diversity, Safety, Protecting Rights | (847) 546-7275

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

Press Release

PRESS RELEASE - Multiple Death Investigations The Round Lake Park Police Department with the assistance of the Lake County Coroners Office, is conducting two death investigations that occurred within days of each other in the 500 Block of Arbor Drive, Round Lake Park IL. On August 16, 2019 around 9:50 PM, officers responded to the 500 Block of Arbor Drive for a Report of a non responsive female. A 44 year old Chicago woman was transported to Condell Hospital in Libertyville and later … [Read more...]

Smart Phones-Boundaries for Children

For a lot of children, the online world is more real than the real world. It is crucial to our children’s wellbeing that we understand what they see online, what is out there, both good and bad, and how it impacts their physical and emotional wellbeing. The problem, as many of us would eagerly admit, is that we feel we don’t really understand the online world. Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter are bewildering enough, without even mentioning 4chan and TOR. Furthermore, we don’t feel … [Read more...]

Back to school time already? 5 safety tips for drivers!

Where did the summer go? With children heading back to school, we at the Round Lake Park Police Department wanted to share these safety reminders with you. Watch your speed in school zones! Be aware that school zone speed limits may vary in hours and speeds. Be sure to follow the posted limits.Slow down in residential areas. Watch for children crossing the street and congregating near bus stops.Do not pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. Traffic in both directions on … [Read more...]

National Night Out del Departamento de Policía de Round Lake Park

Comunidades seguras son un resultado de comunidades fuertes. La mejor manera de fortalecer la comunidad en cual tu prosperas es conectar con los vecinos, negocios locales, y mas importante con tu Departamento de Policía de Round Lake Park. Es la temporada para reuniones de verano, barbacoa de patio trasero, y el pasatiempo favorito, National Night Out. Millones de vecinos y asociaciones de la comunidad en todo el país están saliendo y celebrando todo lo … [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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Round Lake Park, IL 60073
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