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Police Department

in Emergency Services

Chief of Police
Chris Shenberger

Phone:
For Emergencies: Dial 911 – Instructions when dialing 911
Non Emergencies: 815-235-8222
Detective Bureau: 815-235-8226
Special Victims Unit: 815-235-8228
Records Bureau: 815-235-8229

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Freeport Police Department is to provide and maintain a safe living and working environment for the citizens of Freeport

WEEKLY CRIME REPORT
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POLICE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS

  • Civilian Police Academy
  • Police Explorers
  • Auxiliary  Police Unit

STATISTICS
Every year, on average, the Freeport Police Department:

  • handles 35,000 incidents
  • files over 4,800 written reports
  • issues 3,000 traffic citations
  • files 1,000 accident reports
  • makes 2,800 arrests
  • responds to over 4,000 9-1-1 calls

The patrol shifts work 12 hour tours of duty comprised of a Sergeant, a Corporal, and our patrolmen. Specialty positions within the department consist of:

  • Special Victims Unit
  • Detectives
  • Canine Officers
  • Drug enforcement officers assigned to SLANT
  • School Resource Officer
  • Gang Unit
  • FBI Safe Streets Task Force

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. Everyone plays an important part in helping to make our city safe, beautiful, and a great place to live, work, and play. If you have a tip, please contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers.

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

BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE RULES – Adopted 9/28/2021
Link to Rules

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.

Address

320 West Exchange Street
Freeport, IL 61032-4188

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