Village of Erie Police Department

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Erie Police Department – 2025 Annual Highlights As we move into 2026 the Erie Police Department would like to share a sn...
02/11/2026

Erie Police Department – 2025 Annual Highlights

As we move into 2026 the Erie Police Department would like to share a snapshot of our year in service to the Village of Erie: 2025

Total Calls for Service & Officer Activity: 2,372
Traffic Stops: 418
Ordinance Violations: 121
Juvenile / DCFS Reports: 106
Criminal Investigations: 186
Civil Issues: 169
Suspicious Subject Calls: 115
Motor Vehicle Crashes: 37

Key Events:

Thank you, Erie, for your continued support! We remain committed to transparency, safety, and service.

Stay connected: www.VillageofErie.com

Please join us in welcoming Cameron Stout to the Village of Erie Police Department! Cameron has recently returned to the...
02/11/2026

Please join us in welcoming Cameron Stout to the Village of Erie Police Department!

Cameron has recently returned to the area after serving in United States Army as an active duty Infantryman and Military Police Officer. We’re excited for the experience, dedication, and commitment he will bring with him to the Erie Police Department.

Once he completes training you will see him proudly serving our community!

Railroad Crossing Closure – Safety Notice ***Issue Resolved***The railroad crossing at 8th Avenue and Albany Street in E...
01/07/2026

Railroad Crossing Closure – Safety Notice
***Issue Resolved***

The railroad crossing at 8th Avenue and Albany Street in Erie is currently stuck in the down position. The tracks at this location are ACTIVE, and trains may approach at any time.

🚫 Do NOT drive around the lowered crossing arms. Doing so is extremely dangerous and illegal.

Please use one of the three other railroad crossings in the village until this issue is resolved.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews work to address the problem. Your safety and the safety of others depends on it.

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The Erie Police Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to our residents and businesses for the tremendous su...
12/30/2025

The Erie Police Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to our residents and businesses for the tremendous support shown throughout the year and the holiday season.

Your kindness, generosity, and continued encouragement mean more to us than we can express, and they truly make our community a special place.

We would also like to recognize and thank our officers and their families. Your dedication, sacrifice, and tireless commitments, working nights, weekends, and holidays doesn't go unnoticed. The support of your families makes this service possible, and we are deeply grateful for everything you do to keep our community safe.

Thank you all for your continued trust, support, and partnership.

We wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy New Year.

***Service Anniversary***Today, we proudly recognize Chief Brian Hawk for nine years of dedicated service to the Erie Po...
12/16/2025

***Service Anniversary***

Today, we proudly recognize Chief Brian Hawk for nine years of dedicated service to the Erie Police Department. His leadership, commitment, and devotion to protecting and serving our community have made a meaningful and lasting impact.

Throughout his tenure, Chief Hawk has proudly served the Village of Erie with tireless dedication. Despite the demands of administrative responsibilities, he continues to lead the department forward and position it for continued success.

Highlights of his service include:

• Elevating National Night Out (NNO) into a highly successful community event, drawing record attendance and increasing awareness throughout the Village of Erie
• Overseeing the transition to a new fleet of Chevy Tahoes, modernizing department operations
• Implementing a Drone/UAS Program to enhance public safety efforts
• Recently receiving the Lifesaving Award from the Erie Fire Protection District, among many other accomplishments

In addition to these achievements, Chief Hawk has remained steadfast in ensuring the department stays current with evolving law enforcement standards, policies, and best practices. He has prioritized ongoing employee training and professional development, which is essential to effective policing.

Thank you, Chief Hawk, for leading with integrity and professionalism. The Erie Police Department—and the community we serve—are stronger because of you.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Brian Hawk on this incredible milestone. We are proud to have him at the helm of the Erie Police Department.

Congratulations, Prophetstown PD's Officer Bolhous!The Erie Police Department would like to extend our sincere congratul...
12/08/2025

Congratulations, Prophetstown PD's Officer Bolhous!

The Erie Police Department would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Prophetstown Police Officer Brice Bolhous on his successful graduation from the Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) Police Academy in Belleville, Illinois.

Officer Bolhous proudly received his academy certificate from Erie Police Officer Jordan Garrison, a representative of the EPD and the extended Bolhous family, during the ceremony.

We are confident that Officer Bolhous will continue to demonstrate the professionalism, integrity, and commitment that brought him to this achievement. We look forward to watching him grow in his law enforcement career and serving alongside him.

Congratulations once again, Officer Bolhous—we’ll see you out on the streets! Stay safe and stay proud.

Prophetstown Police Department

DUIs Are NOT a Victimless Crime, remember to drive safe this Thanksgiving!!Every year, impaired driving destroys lives.A...
11/26/2025

DUIs Are NOT a Victimless Crime, remember to drive safe this Thanksgiving!!

Every year, impaired driving destroys lives.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk-driving crashes claim over 13,000 lives annually in the United States.

These aren’t statistics—they’re families, friends, and neighbors whose lives are changed forever because someone chose to drive impaired.

As we continue to prioritize safety in our community, the Erie Police Department reminds everyone:

🔹 Plan a sober ride—use a designated driver, rideshare, taxi, or call a friend.
🔹 Report impaired drivers—you could save a life.
🔹 Never let someone you care about get behind the wheel impaired.

Our officers will remain vigilant in keeping Erie’s roads safe. Impaired driving is a choice—with real victims and real consequences.

Let’s all do our part to prevent the next tragedy.

— Erie Police Department

A huge thank you to Chaplain/Pastor Tiffany Garcea and the Erie United Methodist Church EUMC Public for conducting this...
11/18/2025

A huge thank you to Chaplain/Pastor Tiffany Garcea and the Erie United Methodist Church EUMC Public for conducting this year’s Blessing of the Badges.

Your support, prayers, and partnership mean so much to our officers and our community. We are grateful for your continued dedication and for standing with us as we serve Erie.

Thank you for helping keep our department grounded, supported, and connected. 🙏💙

Representatives from the following agencies were in attendance:
Village of Erie Police Department
Prophetstown Police Department
Erie Fire Protection District / Ambulance

The Erie Police Department is looking for motivated, community-minded individuals to join our team!If you’re passionate ...
11/12/2025

The Erie Police Department is looking for motivated, community-minded individuals to join our team!

If you’re passionate about service, dedicated to integrity, and ready to make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you.

Open Position: Police Officer
Location: Erie, Illinois

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid training and continuing education

Opportunities for advancement and specialized assignments

A supportive, tight-knit team serving our small-town community

Minimum Requirements:

U.S. citizen, 21 years of age or older

Valid driver’s license

High school diploma or equivalent (college coursework preferred)

Must pass background check, physical, and written examination

Join us in protecting and serving the people of Erie with professionalism, and compassion.

https://www.indeed.com/job/police-officer-1eeb55bd0239acf1

JOIN US SATURDAY!Join us on Saturday, November 15th 9am at Erie UMC's Wesleyan Hall for a short prayer service and BLESS...
11/12/2025

JOIN US SATURDAY!

Join us on Saturday, November 15th 9am at Erie UMC's Wesleyan Hall for a short prayer service and BLESSING OF THE BADGES. Following the blessing there will be a FREE grab-n-go breakfast as a thank you!

We invite all fire and safety, law enforcement, and emergency personnel for a special blessing for safety and to acknowledge the many sacrifices each of you make to ensure the safety of our community!

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster’ I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in this world.”~ Mr. Rogers

Sponsored by the Erie United Methodist Church &
Rev. Tiffany Garcea, Erie Police Chaplain
EUMC Public
Erie Fire Protection District
Whiteside County Sheriff's Office
Whiteside County Dispatch
Prophetstown Police Department

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Ve...
11/11/2025

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veteran's Day.

This Veteran's Day we honor all who have served including five members of our police force. Chief Hawk, Navy, Officer Becerra, Army, Officer Barger, Army, Officer Spencer, Army, and SRO Wunderlich, Army.

Thank you veterans for doing what you were called to do so we can safely do what we are free to do. We salute you.

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Erie, IL
61250

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