The Naperville Police Department is a partner with the Illinois State Police, MADD IL, and law enforcement across the State to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives as Labor Day weekend approaches. No matter how you plan to celebrate Summer’s end, make sure you do
Members and guests from three Aurora-area Lions clubs were briefed on Aurora Police Department operations from the top cop Thursday, Aug. 17. Chief Keith Cross was the presenter for the Aurora Noon Lions Club, Carillon Lions Club of Aurora, and Aurora Evening Lions Club. Noon Lions President Susan Koepke coordinated
As Naperville school children begin the 2023-2024 school year in the next two weeks, the Naperville Police Department asks that families and motorists make back-to-school safety a priority to ensure a safe and successful start to the new school year. Safety Tips for Families: Before the first day of school,
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick paid a visit to Aurora Aug. 8. Mendrick cited his department’s challenges and achievements in remarks to the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora’s monthly meeting at Aurora Police Department headquarters. “We’re hurting. We can’t hire fast enough,” Mendrick said of efforts to hire and
Aurora residents and first responders enjoy National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 26 neighborhood events spanning the City’s ten wards.
In conjunction with the fire departments that service Montgomery residents, the Village of Montgomery Police Department will visit seven locations throughout the community Tuesday, Aug. 1, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.. Residents are welcome to join the officers to view police cars and fire trucks, participate in activities, and
By Andrew Adams Next time you attend a parade, there might be an eye in the sky. A new law signed by governor JB Pritzker Friday, June 16 expands local police departments’ authority to use drones to surveil certain events, respond to certain 911 calls, inspect buildings, and participate in
“It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink, use marijuana or other drugs,” said Naperville Police Sgt. Derek Zook. “Our officers will be working around the clock to keep impaired drivers off the roads and enforce all other traffic laws. We’re doing it to save lives.” Naperville Police join the Illinois
Aurora launched its Juneteenth series of celebrations by unveiling a unique, culturally custom-designed Juneteenth squad car. A large crowd, including Black police officers from Aurora and neighboring agencies, gathered today at the Aurora Police Department for the unprecedented occasion. “This is more than symbolic. It is a statement of fact
The Oswego Police Department issued 55 citations during the recent Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts and child safety restraints save lives,” said public information officer Cathy Nevara. Although
The Oswego Police Department is notifying the public to expect increased traffic congestion and delays in Oswego beginning Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18, due to PrairieFest activities. Motorists should expect delays while traveling on the following: Additionally, entry into the Oswego High School south lot at Route 71
New legislation is headed to the Governor’s desk thanks to Aurora legislators and law enforcers who led and cleared the way for House Bill 3902, which will allow police to use more drones for public safety. Aurora legislators senator Linda Holmes and representative Barbara Hernandez are chief sponsors of the
Monday, May 15, was Peace Officers Memorial Day. The City of Aurora government honored its four fallen officers during a special memorial ceremony. October 1, 1962, U.S. president John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have
Aurora Police Department officers will climb rooftops at three Aurora Dunkin’ locations Friday, May 19, in a fundraiser to support Special Olympics Illinois Coffee for Champions (formerly Cop On Top). From 5 a.m. to noon, officers will be at Dunkin’ locations at 1255 N. Farnsworth Avenue, 1237 N. Eola Road,
Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m., the Montgomery Police Department officially signed the adoption papers for a German Shepard rescued by the Kendall County Animal Control in March. The new dog, aptly named; Montgomery Leo (aka Monty for short), will join the team as the Department’s first comfort dog. Approximately
Misconception of SWAT team tactics: Here is a rebuttal to The Voice articles by columnist John Whitehead, April 28, 2022 and December 8, 2022. Mistakes in policing are never acceptable and SWAT is no exception. SWAT teams are sent to a location/target area when regular street cops can not resolve
Village of Montgomery Police Department Commander Ismael Diaz, right, in a posed photo with director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Christopher A. Wray, left.
It’s a boy! When an Aurora family asked Community Oriented Policing Sgt. Scott Carter to reveal the gender of their baby, Sgt. Carter was all in! He said, “It was so exciting to see the anticipation building up as I drove down the street. Everyone was gathered in front of
Joe Jackson, executive director of Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora, is a guest speaker at Aurora Police Department headquarters Tuesday, March 15.
“(Law) officers that feel good perform better.” To aid officers, Kelly Krauchun, detailed Bank the Blue, a Chicago-based nonprofit that offers a network of mental health resources for Illinois law officers. Krauchun, a Bank co-founder, addressed Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora at APD headquarters February 15. She added, “These
