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Freeport Police Department

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Freeport Police Department has a mission to provide and maintain a safe living and working environment for the citizens of Freeport through the reduction of crime and the protection of citizens through effective and efficient law enforcement.

Every year, on average, the police

• handle 30,500 calls,
• file 8,000 written reports,
• issue 4,600 traffic citations,
• file 1,200 accident reports,
• make 2,250 arrests, and
• respond to 2,300 9-1-1 calls

Currently, we have a staff level of 55 sworn officers and 18 civilian employees. Our patrol shifts work 12 hour tours of duty and each shift is comprised of:

• one Sergeant
• one Corporal
• six patrolmen

Specialty positions within the department consist of:

• Detectives
• Canine officers
• Drug enforcement officers assigned to SLANT
• School resource officer
• Community Policing unit

The men and women of the Freeport Police Department are committed to providing efficient, professional police services to the citizens of Freeport, and are dedicated to promoting a partnership between the community and law enforcement that maximizes the strengths each has to offer in a concerted effort to reduce crime and minimize public safety risks.

The Freeport Police Department encourages members of our community to become involved in our efforts to prevent crime and resolve issues or problems of concern. Every one plays an important part in helping to make our city safe, beautiful, and a great place to live, work, and play.

We hope you will find the information on this website useful in getting to know us better.

Thank you for your support of the Freeport Police Department. Without the commitment and partnership of our citizens, we would be ineffective in our mission

DID YOU KNOW?

The Freeport Police Department was started in 1883 with the first Police Chief being appointed at that time. Prior to that, from 1855 to 1883, Freeport’s law enforcement was an elected City Marshall. The department was originally located in City Hall and in 1975 moved to the current location, which was previously the location of the county jail and then the First Ward school.

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Freeport City Hall
524 W. Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-8200 or 815-235-8203