On December 18, 2023 the Round Lake Park Police Department held it’s twenty-seventh annual “Shop with a Cop” program. RLPPD has many people to thank for making this another successful community event. Chief Daniel Burch and the Round Lake Park Police Department would like to thank the many residents and local businesses that supported the twenty-seventh annual Round Lake Park Police Department “Shop with a Cop” program this holiday season. The program provides up to $150 in spending … [Read more...]
Coffee With A Cop
The community of Round Lake Park, IL. really appreciates our "Coffee With A Cop" program. What started as a community outreach program has evolved into a positive event for the police and the community. Periodically the Round Lake Park Police Department hosts Coffee With a Cop which is simply an opportunity to meet with Officers in an informal environment while enjoying a free cup of coffee. Why coffee? For centuries, coffee has brought people together - a simple, … [Read more...]
Simple Steps for a Safer Halloween
According to the Safekids.org website, on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Consider incorporating the safety tips listed below to help the spookie trick-or-treaters stay safe. Top Tips for Halloween Safety Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colors to help kids see and be seen by drivers.Join kids under age 12 for … [Read more...]
Vacation Home Security Tips
Arrange a Vacation Watch The Round Lake Park police department has a Vacation Watch Program. Simply contact us and we will schedule checks on your home while your away. Never disclose your residence on social media Make sure that your all social media profiles are not included your location information. It is clever decision to keep your residence out of your any social media posts as well. Because social media has A-to-Z various people including burglars as well. Keep your … [Read more...]
Community MeetUp Spot
Internet purchase and sale exchange program The Round Lake Park Police Department partnered with “OfferUp” to provide a safe location for community members a safe transaction site for buyers and sellers from the online market place. The concept of the program is to protect both the buyer and seller knowing that law enforcement is watching them, they’re less likely to engage in a crime during the transaction. If something does go wrong the exchange area is under 24 hour video … [Read more...]
A Way Out
The Round Lake Park Police Department is one of several law enforcement agencies participating in "A Way Out". The program was established by the Lake County Opioid Initiative several years ago to implement a program to evaluate and sustain a multi-strategy county-wide effort to prevent opioid abuse, addiction , overdose and death. Chief George Filenko is one of four co-founders of the Lake County Opioid Initiative that include Lake County States Attorney Mike Nerheim, NICASA CEO … [Read more...]
Tips to Prevent Carjacking
Carjacking is defined as stealing a car by force, very often while the offender is armed with a gun. Carjacking is not just a problem in large cities like Chicago; it happens in suburbs, small towns, and rural areas. Rather than stealing parked cars, many violent criminals find it much easier to steal a car while the owner is inside with the keys in the ignition. Many of these cars are stolen and used to commit other violent crimes, or simply because the thief wants to take the vehicle for a … [Read more...]
Car Thefts and Burglaries-Don’t be a Victim
With most vehicle thefts and burglaries the victim provides the burglar with the opportunity by leaving their vehicle unlocked, running, keys left in the car or their window open. Most property stolen is left in plain view where anyone walking by the car can see it lying there. Burglaries and vehicle thefts only take a matter of seconds. What we need to do is to make their job more difficult by slowing them down. There are several steps that you can take to make your vehicle less of a target … [Read more...]
REAL ID Scams: Beware of Texts and Emails
State officials are warning consumers that criminals are seeking their personal data under the guise of helping them obtain a REAL ID, a government-issued driver's license or identification card that eventually will be required to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities. Due to the pandemic, the deadline for a REAL ID compliant license has been pushed to May 3, 2023. The cutoff had been Oct. 1, 2021. What Is Phishing? Phishing is a technique identity … [Read more...]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month , is an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. Child abuse comes all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to a child’s health and survival. Physical neglect: A child’s need for adequate food, clothing, supervision, housing, or protection from the environment is not adequately … [Read more...]
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