Rolling Meadows Police Department

05/01/2026

This page is no longer active. For all news, event updates, and alerts, please follow the City of Rolling Meadows page: ➡️ facebook.com/CityofRollingMeadows

04/25/2026

💊🚫 DEA National Drug Take Back Day 🚫💊

Do you have unused or expired medications sitting in your home? Now’s the perfect time to safely get rid of them.

Join us for DEA National Drug Take Back Day — a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of prescription medications. Keeping unused meds around can lead to misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm.

📅 Date: TODAY! April 25th
🕒 Time: 10am-2pm
📍 Location: Rolling Meadows City Hall

💡 What you can bring:
• Prescription medications
• Over-the-counter medications
• Patches and ointments

🚫 Please note:
• No needles or sharps
• No liquids

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and prevent medication misuse. Clean out your cabinets and drop them off—no questions asked.

04/24/2026

Weekly reminder about the upcoming social media merge! May 1st is fast approaching so be sure to follow the City of Rolling Meadows page now to stay up to date on city events and incidents!

NEXT FRIDAY IS THE CITY'S FB PAGE MERGE DAY! The City will be merging our various departments' pages into this one central hub, as of May 1, 2026. This change will help you stay connected more easily with updates and announcements from Rolling Meadows Police, Fire and Public Works departments in one single place. No more jumping between pages—just one follow for all your City of Rolling Meadows news!

04/21/2026

🚧 Seal Coating Scams: What You Need to Know 🚧

We’ve received reports of individuals going door-to-door offering “leftover” seal coating materials at a discounted price. While it may sound like a great deal, these situations are often scams.

⚠️ Common red flags:
• Claims of leftover materials from a nearby job
• Pressure to make a quick decision
• Requests for cash-only payment
• No written estimate or contract
• Unmarked vehicles or lack of business identification

🛑 Protect yourself:
• Always research the company before agreeing to work
• Ask for proof of insurance and proper licensing
• Get multiple quotes from reputable contractors
• Never feel pressured to commit on the spot

If something feels off, trust your instincts. Report suspicious activity to your local police department.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and informed.

04/17/2026

Your weekly reminder about the impending social media merger!

WE'RE MAKING IT EASIER TO STAY IN THE LOOP! Starting May 1, you won’t have to jump between different pages for city updates. We’re bringing everything from Police, Fire, and Public Works right here to this main page. One follow, all the news!

04/17/2026

Updated Press Release:

04/17/2026

Please see the below Press Release:

04/10/2026

Another reminder about the City’s upcoming social media merge. Start following the City of Rolling Meadows page now to stay up to date as we begin the transition!

BIG NEWS.....we’re making it easier for you to stay connected! The City will be merging our various departments' pages into this one central hub, as of May 1, 2026. This change will help you find updates and announcements from Rolling Meadows Police, Fire and Public Works departments in one single place. No more jumping between pages—just one follow for all your City of Rolling Meadows news!

04/10/2026

🚨 Community Safety Alert: “Senior Assassin” Game 🚨

As graduation season approaches, we want to make our community aware of a popular high school activity known as “Senior Assassin.” An incident involving this game occurred in a nearby town that resulted in a school being placed on lockdown.

This game typically involves students being assigned a “target” and attempting to eliminate them using water guns or other versions of replica fi****ms such as airsoft guns. While often intended as a fun tradition, the way the game is played can create serious safety concerns.

🔹 Why this is dangerous:
• Participants may be seen carrying objects that resemble real fi****ms
• Suspicious behavior (following someone, hiding, approaching homes/vehicles) can lead to 911 calls
• Encounters with unsuspecting residents or officers can escalate quickly
• Players sometimes trespass or engage in dangerous driving to “get” their target

🔹 Our concern:
Even if the intent is harmless, these actions can easily be misinterpreted as real threats. In today’s environment, that misunderstanding can have serious consequences.

🔹 Our message to students and parents:
We strongly discourage participation in games that involve ambushing others or simulating violent behavior in public. We ask parents to speak with their teens about making safe choices and understanding how their actions may be perceived by others.

👮‍♂️ If you see suspicious activity, please call it in. We will always respond to ensure the safety of our community.

Let’s work together to keep everyone safe while still celebrating the end of the school year in positive and responsible ways.

04/03/2026

Please see the below post with information about a Rolling Meadows City social media merge. This merge pertains only to Facebook at this time, so the Rolling Meadows Police Department will continue to operate our Instagram as well as our X (formerly Twitter) accounts. Please follow the City of Rolling Meadows page to stay up to date with not only Police but all City related activities and information!

BIG NEWS.....we’re making it easier for you to stay connected! The City will be merging our various department pages into this one central hub, as of May 1, 2026. This change will help you find updates and announcements from Rolling Meadows Police, Fire and Public Works departments in one single place. No more jumping between pages—just one follow for all your City of Rolling Meadows news!