Wilmette Police Department

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The Wilmette Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency responsible for providing professional police services to the residents and visitors of the Village of Wilmette. We are staffed by forty four sworn police officers who are assigned to either uniform patrol, criminal investigations, a mission team or as a school resource officer. We also maintain our own temporary lock-up and a

twenty four hour communication center as well as a full time police social worker. The Wilmette Police Department was one of the first police agencies nationally to recruit and to make as a condition of employment, a four year college degree. We were also one of the first agencies nationally to obtain Law Enforcement Accreditation from the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation (CALEA). We have a highly competitive recruitment and selection regiment that identifies high quality professional law enforcement officers.We pride ourselves on providing a high level of service, for our responsiveness to the community and at all times ethical and impartial enforcement of state statutes and village ordinances. Always dial 911 in emergency situations, or (847) 256-1200 for non-emergency police services.

Today, the Wilmette Police Department proudly participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinoi...
06/08/2026

Today, the Wilmette Police Department proudly participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois, successfully carrying the Flame of Hope through our community and passing it on to our partners at the Evanston Police Department.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who cheered us on, donated, shared words of encouragement, and supported this incredible cause. Your generosity and enthusiasm help make a difference in the lives of Special Olympics athletes across Illinois.

Reminder! 🚨 The Law Enforcement Torch Run is TODAY!The torch is expected to enter Wilmette at approximately 10:55 a.m. a...
06/07/2026

Reminder! 🚨 The Law Enforcement Torch Run is TODAY!

The torch is expected to enter Wilmette at approximately 10:55 a.m. at Green Bay Road and Ashland Avenue. Officers and supporters will carry the Flame of Hope southbound along Green Bay Road to Isabella Street, where it will be passed to our partners at the Evanston Police Department.

Come out and help us support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois!

⚾🚔🚒 SAVE THE DATE! 🚒🚔⚾The rivalry returns as the Wilmette Police Department takes on the Wilmette Fire Department in the...
06/05/2026

⚾🚔🚒 SAVE THE DATE! 🚒🚔⚾

The rivalry returns as the Wilmette Police Department takes on the Wilmette Fire Department in the 3rd Annual President's Cup!

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
📍 West Park
⏰5:30pm

Come cheer on your hometown police officers and firefighters as they battle for community bragging rights and the coveted President's Cup trophy all while raising funds for two amazing charities; Special Olympics Illinois and Burn Camp! This family-friendly event is more than just a ballgame; it's a celebration of our community and the partnerships that make Wilmette such a special place.

Enjoy:
🌭 Food and refreshments
🤝 Opportunities to connect with local businesses and organizations
🎟️ Exciting raffles
🏰 A bounce house
⚾ A special 5-inning game following the Police vs. Fire matchup—community members are invited to participate!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit while supporting the men and women who proudly serve Wilmette.

Stay tuned for additional details!

🏃‍♂️Join Us for the Law Enforcement Torch Run! 🔥On Sunday, June 7, members of the Wilmette Police Department will proudl...
06/03/2026

🏃‍♂️Join Us for the Law Enforcement Torch Run! 🔥

On Sunday, June 7, members of the Wilmette Police Department will proudly participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois.

The torch is expected to enter Wilmette at approximately 10:55 a.m. at Green Bay Road and Ashland Avenue. Officers and supporters will carry the Flame of Hope southbound along Green Bay Road to Isabella Street, where it will be passed to our partners at the Evanston Police Department.

We invite community members to come out along the route, cheer on the runners, and help support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.

Together, we can help carry the Flame of Hope and celebrate inclusion, determination, and community spirit.

Today marked our final High-Five Friday of the school year at Marie Murphy School!A huge thank you to the students, staf...
05/29/2026

Today marked our final High-Five Friday of the school year at Marie Murphy School!

A huge thank you to the students, staff, and families at Marie Murphy and all of our local schools for welcoming us throughout the year and helping make each Friday such a positive and fun experience! We loved starting the mornings with smiles, high-fives, and great conversations with our community’s students.

We are grateful for the strong partnerships we share with our schools and appreciate everyone who helped make this year’s High-Five Fridays a success!

Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! Don’t worry, we’ll be back next school year for more High-Five Fridays! 👋🚓💙

Last night we proudly recognized the outstanding members of the Wilmette Police Department for their dedication, profess...
05/28/2026

Last night we proudly recognized the outstanding members of the Wilmette Police Department for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our community.

Officers and staff were honored with awards including the Traffic Safety Award, Life-Saving Award, Officer of the Year, Civilian of the Year, as well as numerous Department Accommodations and Honorable Mentions recognizing exceptional service and teamwork throughout the year.

These awards represent countless hours of hard work, compassion, leadership, and dedication to keeping our community safe. We are incredibly proud to have such an outstanding team serving the Village of Wilmette every day.

Please join us in congratulating all of this year’s award recipients and thanking them for their continued commitment to excellence.

With the weather warming up, Wilmette PD wants to remind Wilmette residents about our Bicycle Registration Program! Whe...
05/26/2026

With the weather warming up, Wilmette PD wants to remind Wilmette residents about our Bicycle Registration Program! When registering your bike, you will need to provide owners identification along with the make, model, and color of your bicycle. Once you register, we will store your registration information on file at the Wilmette Police department. Bicycles registered with the police department are more likely to be returned to their owners if recovered after being stolen. You can register your bicycle here https://www.wilmette.gov/530/Bicycle-Registration or scan the QR code.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Dunkin' Cop on a Rooftop a success! We raised $5,000 for Special Olympics Ill...
05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Dunkin' Cop on a Rooftop a success! We raised $5,000 for Special Olympics Illinois and we couldn't be more thankful for your generosity! Be on the lookout for more ways you can help us support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois!

Congratulations to Sam Walker and the new addition to the Wilmette Police Department Gizmo. Sam and Gizmo just graduat...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to Sam Walker and the new addition to the Wilmette Police Department Gizmo.

Sam and Gizmo just graduated from the US Secret Service program in Alabama which certifies Gizmo as a trained Electronic Detection Dog and Sam as a trained handler.

Gizmo will serve as an important addition to the WPD Digital Forensic team helping locate important digital evidence during investigations. He will also be the department’s first comfort dog providing assistance to the community during critical incidents and supporting our mental health services.

Welcome to the team!

Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop will be at 3207 Lake Avenue until noon! Help Wilmette PD support Special Olympics Illinois! Any...
05/15/2026

Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop will be at 3207 Lake Avenue until noon! Help Wilmette PD support Special Olympics Illinois! Any donation receives a free donut! 🍩

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3220 Big Tree Lane
Wilmette, IL
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