THE ELMWOOD PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
OVERVIEW:
Elmwood Park was incorporated in April 1914. Elmwood Park is located in the Northeast portion of Illinois bordering the City of Chicago, Village of Oak Park, Village of River Grove, and the Village of Melrose Park. Elmwood Park is approximately two square miles and has a population around 25,000 people. The Elmwood Park Police Department has thirty-ei
ght sworn Police Officers, thirty Auxiliary Officers, and eight civilian members. The Elmwood Park Police Department is a "Professional Law Enforcement Organization" utilizing modern technology, state of the art equipment and comprehensive training techniques. The Elmwood Park Police Department employs individuals of diverse backgrounds, education and experience. "EQUALITY, PERFORMANCE, PROFESSIONALISM, DEDICATION" is a motto in which we take great pride throughout our career as law enforcement officers. MISSION:
The mission of the Elmwood Park Police Department is to protect, serve and increase the quality of life for all those who live, work or visit our community. Officers and members of the Department will accomplish this goal by:
Striving each day for the highest degree of professionalism. Dedication to our relentless commitment for integrity. Treating all persons equally. Utilizing the concept of vision as the cornerstone of establishing a better tomorrow. Equitable enforcement of the law. Preserving public peace and order. Fostering an environment of cooperation and trust within our community, our department and others. Maintaining a pro-active attitude. Training as a regular part of our duty. Valuing our employees as our most important asset. Planning, to ensure efficient and effective operations. Anticipating problems. Challenging the future with a spirit of optimism and innovation. Our performance and ability toward accomplishing this mission will be measured by our clients, the citizens of Elmwood Park. VISION:
The Elmwood Park Police Department will provide the highest quality police services to our community and partner with our community to identify and resolve problems. We will constantly evaluate and improve our efforts to enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for all people in Elmwood Park. We will fulfill this vision by being efficient and firm in our pursuit of justice, tempered with empathy, compassion, and a conscientious respect for the diverse community we serve. We will execute our duties in an impartial, ethical, and professional manner. CORE VALUES:
Equality: We treat every person with respect and we demonstrate an empathetic understanding in our efforts to serve them. Performance: We hold ourselves accountable for our performance and conduct; individually, to each other, our Department, our Government, and our Community. Professionalism: We are accountable to ourselves and the public for the quality of our service, and we seek to continually improve ourselves, our department, and our community relationships. Dedication: We strive for excellence in our dedication to duty and our quality of service by adhering to the highest standards of the police profession. Andrew Hock
Chief of Police
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