The Oswego Police Department is proud to partner with The Autism Hero Project to introduce the Blue Envelope Program to Oswego. This initiative is designed to enhance communication and promote safer interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals on the autism spectrum or who may have other communication differences. “This
The Oswego Police Department issued 184 citations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign for the following violations: •140 distracted driving violations •31 seat belt violations •7 speeding violations •4 other traffic violations •2 driver’s license violations “Distracted driving remains a serious problem and one moment of inattention can
The Oswego Police Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy (CPA). The CPA is a free, weekly program designed to provide Village residents and business owners with an inside look at public safety operations and community partnerships. The Academy will begin
The Oswego Police Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded its seventh Accreditation Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). Accredited since 2005, this year celebrates 20 years of the Oswego Police Department’s dedication to serving the community of Oswego with professionalism
Oswego Police conducted a focused traffic safety campaign July 8 through August 1.During this enforcement period, Oswego Police issued: 93 speeding citations; 17 seat belt citations; 11 distracted driving citations; 4 other citations; 2 uninsured motorists; 1 no valid driver’s license; and 1 no valid registration. — Oswego Police Department
The Oswego Police Department was proud to participate in the 40th Annual Respect for Law Banquet, held July 18, hosted by the Kendall County Association of Chiefs of Police. This annual event recognizes exceptional law enforcement officers and civilian staff from agencies across the county for their service, bravery, and
Oswego Police Department issued a total of 90 citations during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns:•78 seat belt citations•10 distracted driving citations, and•2 other citations Oswego Police joined forces with more than 200 other
The Oswego Police Department issued 89 citations for handsfree law violations and 34 citations for other violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. During the campaign, a total of 123 citations were issued for the following violations: Results: •89 distracted driving•17 speeding•14 seat belt•3 DWLS/NVDL “We strongly enforce
The Oswego Police Department is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Citizen’s Police Academy. The upcoming session will begin Wednesday, Feb. 19. Classes will be held every Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. and will run for 13 weeks in the Community
The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new Speed Watch Program in an effort to reduce speeding violations on residential streets and bring awareness to drivers on the negative impacts of speeding. In many neighborhoods, the disregard of motorists for posted speed limits is a significant safety risk. Research consistently
Oswego Police Department are participating in a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. With powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get
To assist in the prevention of identity theft, the Oswego Police Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (OCPAAA) is a partner with the Rotary Club of Oswego to offer a free shredding service to the community. The shred event is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at the Oswego Public Works Facility,
Oswego Police arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, for possession of a loaded firearm at Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego. At approximately 10 a.m., Oswego Police were notified by school staff members that a student had turned over a backpack containing a firearm. The
Oswego Police Chief Jason Bastin discussed recently-enacted criminal justice reform laws, including the SAFE-T Act, Tuesday, Nov. 21. In a speech titled “How New Illinois Criminal Laws Affect Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and You,” Bastin addressed Aurora Council, Navy League of the United States’ dinner meeting at Riverview Diner in Montgomery.
Oswego Police were dispatched at approximately 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, to a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 34 and Fifth Street. The preliminary investigation has determined that Unit 1, a Chevy Malibu, was traveling westbound on Route 34 and turned left onto southbound Fifth Street in
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
Oswego Community Service Officers work to provide a rescue for more ducklings in the parking lot of the Oswego BP service station at the corner of U.S. Route 34 and Douglas Road Monday this week.
The Oswego Police Department is announcing sign-up for its next Citizen’s Police Academy that will begin Wednesday Feb. 22. Classes will be held Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m. and will run for 13 weeks in the Community Room at the Oswego Police Headquarters. Class size will
With holiday festivities rapidly approaching, the Oswego Police Department announced that it will participate in a statewide impaired driving awareness campaign from December 17 through January 3, 2022. “Driving impaired, whether under the influence of alcohol or drugs, can have catastrophic consequences and is illegal in every state,” said Public
The Oswego Police Department made the following traffic enforcement actions during Labor Day enforcement effort. • 43 seat belts and child safety seat citations;• 3 distracted driver’s citations;• 16 speeding citations;• One suspended driver. Oswego Police Department enforcement dates went from August 20 through September 7, to get drunk and
