Burbank Police Dept.

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Burbank Police Dept. BPD provides a strategic response to effectively prevent and detect crime and to apprehend criminals.

The Burbank Police Department, responds to more than 19,000 calls for service annually. These calls range from serious incidents such as violent crimes to community-oriented requests like house watches. Patrol Officers are responsible for proactive and reactive law enforcement, including traffic enforcement, crash investigation, and general public safety. Using crash data and community feedback, officers conduct targeted enforcement in high-risk areas and address concerns such as speeding and traffic violations, with special attention given to school zones and parks. The division operates 24 hours a day and is organized into two 12 hour shifts (watches). Additional personnel, including STEP Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and K9 Unit are deployed ensure maximum coverage and visibility. Officers may be selected for specialized assignments to support division operations. These assignments include:
• School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Evidence Technician Program
• Field Training Officer (FTO) Program
• Canine (K-9) Unit
• Task force officers (DEA & NARCINT)

Each shift is supervised by a Patrol Lieutenant or Sergeant serving as Watch Commander, who oversees daily operations and is available to address citizen questions, concerns, or complaints. For assistance, the Watch Commander can be reached through the Police Administrative Desk at (708) 924-7300.

10/23/2026
October 19-23, 2026, is National School Bus Safety Week. Here’s a little school bus refresher:🟡 Yellow means slow. 🛑 Re...
10/20/2026

October 19-23, 2026, is National School Bus Safety Week.

Here’s a little school bus refresher:
🟡 Yellow means slow.
🛑 Red means stop!

Let’s protect kids getting on and off the school bus! Always stop when the stop-arm is out.

The Illinois Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) involves additional enforcement activities governed by IDOT st...
10/19/2026

The Illinois Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) involves additional enforcement activities governed by IDOT standards and specific enforcement requirements.

10/03/2026
09/24/2026

This age group is often found to be using the wrong type of restraint for their age and size. 🧒❌

Parents — remind yourselves that moving your child into a booster seat or seat belt too soon can increase the risk or injury or death. ⚠️

FYI
09/18/2026

FYI

These guys can cook!!
09/13/2026

These guys can cook!!

The Burbank Police Department has been informed by Illinois Department of Transportation that the 95th Street ramp to Ha...
09/12/2026

The Burbank Police Department has been informed by Illinois Department of Transportation that the 95th Street ramp to Harlem Avenue will be closed from Monday, September 14th to sometime in December.

Please see the attached link for more information,

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the bridges carrying Harlem...

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