Community Oriented Policing Division

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The Romeoville Police Department sponsors two Citizen Police Academy classes per year. One class in the Spring and one class in the Fall. Each class runs 12 weeks and is held at the Police Department one night per week. The Citizens Police Academy classes instruct attendees on various law enforcement topics including criminal law, traffic stops and enforcement, and many other areas. While not a certification course, the Citizens Police Academy class gives students a basic understanding of current police practices in a wide range of areas.

The Romeoville Police Department actively supports crime prevention programs. By providing reasonable advice and through public programs, the Department educates residents in current methods of crime prevention ranging from home security to child safety.

Crime Prevention Tip of the Month
Elder abuse can mean financial exploitation, sexual abuse, physical, and or emotional neglect. If you know a senior who is a victim of this kind of abuse please call The Romeoville Police Department at (815) 886-2141 or call The Illinois Department of Aging Senior Helpline Monday thru Friday 8:30 -5:00 after hours and weekends and holidays 1-800-279-0400.

The Romeoville Police Department supports the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The Department has a police officer teaching full time D.A.R.E. to the 6th grade class at A. Vito Martinez, St. Andrew’s School, and Lukancic Middle School. D.A.R.E. teaches children basic decision making skills and how to effectively deal with peer pressure in order to stay away from drugs.

The Romeoville Police Department offers free of charge, counseling services to residents. A licensed Clinical Social Worker is on staff full-time and can assist with family counseling, domestic violence and drug abuse. All services are strictly confidential.

Triad is a three-way commitment among the Chiefs of Police, the Sheriff, and Senior Citizens. They agree to work together to reduce the criminal victimization of the elderly and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to our senior citizen residents.