Police

Department Overview 

The Police Department provides law enforcement services to the community by providing protection, safety and security for persons and property through the enforcement of federal, state and local criminal and traffic laws. Areas of service include uniformed patrol and traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, youth services, and parking control and enforcement.  Additionally, the Department provides proactive public education and community-based programs.

Our Mission Statement

The mission of the La Grange Park Police Department is to keep the peace and maintain order in La Grange Park; to safeguard the community and prevent crime; to uphold the law and bring to justice those who break the law; to help the public, educate the community and encourage compliance with the law; and in fulfilling this purpose to exercise appropriate discretion and sound judgment based on the best interest of the community.

Our Values

The La Grange Park Police Department is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for every citizen by modeling the following core values at all times:

  • Integrity - We strive to be worthy of the trust placed in us by acting reliably, honestly, fairly, and transparently
  • Professionalism - Every person will be treated with courtesy and respect. We are accountable for everything we say and do
  • Service - We will provide assistance that is responsive, safe, and exceeds expectations of performance

ILEAP Accreditation

In 2024, the La Grange Park Police Department was awarded Tier 1 level Accreditation by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). Accreditation is the ongoing voluntary process whereby law enforcement agencies evaluate their policies and procedures against established criteria. The policies and procedures are then verified to be in compliance by an independent and authoritative body, The Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Council. The police department was judged on the basis of 69 separate ILEAP standards pertaining to administration, operations, personnel and training.

Obtaining ILEAP accreditation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the La Grange Park Police Officers and staff. It reflects the department's ongoing commitment to provide the highest quality of professional law enforcement services to the community we serve. The department looks forward to continuing its mission of ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents, business owners and guests of La Grange Park.