Jacquelyn Frausto

Chief of Police

Jacquelyn B. Frausto, has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience with the Chicago Police Department.

Chief Frausto has built a distinguished record of achievement and advancement through her positions with the Chicago Police Department.  She has overseen operational units, managed multidisciplinary teams, and guided departments through policy reform and data-driven crime reduction strategies.

During her time with the Chicago Police Department, Chief Frausto served in various leadership roles, including Field Services, Analytical Assessment Operations, Tactical/ Gang Units, Detective Division, and Research and Development. In these positions, she managed critical functions such as extradition, warrants, records management, fingerprint identification, CompStat, federal reporting systems, operational civil unrest, NATO operations, and compliance under a federal consent decree.  Chief Frausto played a key role in revising departmental policies, strengthening internal audits, improving transparency, and aligning operational practices with local, state, and federal standards.

Chief Frausto holds a Doctor of Business Administration, a Master of Science in Public Safety Management, a Master of Jurisprudence in Law, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  In addition to her law enforcement career, Frausto has served as an adjunct faculty member in criminal justice, business, and information technology. She is published researcher with an interest in organizational effectiveness and family-supportive policies.

Chief Frausto was born and raised in Chicago, married, and has four children.

Police Department

320 West Exchange Street
Freeport, IL 61032-4188

Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m –5:00 p.m.

Phone:
For Emergencies: Dial 911
Non Emergencies: 815-235-8222
Detective Bureau: 815-235-8226
Juvenile Division: 815-235-8228
Records Bureau: 815-235-8229

Chief Jacquelyn Frausto was sworn in as Chief of Police on January 5, 2026.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Freeport Police Department’s mission is 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 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, and
• 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:

• 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. 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, Stateline Area Crime Stoppers, or Crime Stop of Stephenson County.

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.