Danvers Police Department Illinois

08/08/2021

07/26/2021

*******ANNOUNCEMENT*********

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as your Chief since 2013. I have greatly enjoyed every moment that I have served the citizens within our jurisdiction. I will miss the people, the agency, and the officers immensely. It was my goal as the Chief of Police to ensure that the Danvers Police Department and its personnel were the best trained, best equipped, and best led rural agency in McLean County.
I always attempted to keep the department up to date with the latest technology and equipment, always keeping in mind this had to be done with fiscal responsibility. I had the opportunity to promote, hire and work with outstanding personnel to assist in achieving these goals. Our team has done a phenomenal job, and for this you should be proud. The Danvers Police Department is a proud group of dedicated officers that have worn the uniform with pride and professionalism. At times, this was the most difficult of jobs; but, I always tried to put the citizens and members of the Danvers Police Department first, even at the expense of my family. You probably did not agree with every decision that was made, but I did what I thought was in the best interest of the Village and the brave officers of the Danvers Police Department. I have always been, and always will be grateful for the support of the citizens that I served.
To the Mayor and Village board, thank you for your support. To the Clerk and Treasurer, thank you for all of your help in making my job easier. To the Village staff, thank you for allowing me to work side by side with you and share in providing service to a wonderful community. To the members of the Fire Department, it was a pleasure to be able to build the relationships that we had, and work together to provide superior public safety. To the citizens, thank you for accepting me as an outsider and allowing me the opportunity to gain your trust and work for you. To the members of the McLean County Sheriffs Department, you are second to none, you have played such a large role in our success. To the telecommunicators, thank you for keeping us safe! Last but not least, I want to thank all the Officers of the Danvers Police Department past and present, for your hard work and dedication, making my job so much easier.
All of that said, as I prepare for the next phase of my career, it is my intention to retire as the Chief of Police for the Village of Danvers effective at the end of the work day Friday August 13, 2021.

Sincerely,
Michael S. Kemp
Chief of Police

07/03/2021

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!
Remember fireworks are illegal and citations may be issued for complaints. Please be courteous to your neighbors!

07/02/2021

We will begin damage assessment door to door tomorrow. Volunteers will have identification and will be wearing safety vests. All damage assessment crews will carry proper identification, and residents should always take steps to protect their personal information.

People are encouraged to self report using:
https://tinyurl.com/4kyxyunh.

This assessment does NOT affect any insurance claim and does not substitute you contacting your insurance carrier. The information collected is used to determine if McLean County is eligible for federal disaster assistance. If you have difficulty filling out this form or have additional questions please contact [email protected] or 309-888-5020

06/29/2021

06/26/2021

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
849 PM CDT Fri Jun 25 2021

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Piatt County in central Illinois...
De Witt County in central Illinois...
South central McLean County in central Illinois...
Northern Macon County in central Illinois...

* Until 930 PM CDT.

* At 849 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Le Roy to Clinton to near Kenney, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Le Roy around 855 PM CDT.
Farmer City around 905 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Warrensburg, Maroa, Weldon, Mansfield, De Land, Monticello, Argenta
and Oreana.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 72 between mile markers 149 and 167.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 151 and 166.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Lincoln.

https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=58685172

06/26/2021

NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 6/25/2021 5:10 PM to 11:00 PM CDT for McLean County, IL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 317 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

CHRISTIAN DE WITT LOGAN MACON MASON MCLEAN MENARD PEORIA SANGAMON SHELBY TAZEWELL WOODFORD

IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

CHAMPAIGN COLES DOUGLAS EDGAR MOULTRIE PIATT
VERMILION

IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

CASS FULTON MORGAN SCHUYLER SCOTT

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEARDSTOWN, BLOOMINGTON, CANTON, CHAMPAIGN, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DANVILLE, DECATUR, EUREKA, HAVANA, JACKSONVILLE, LINCOLN, MATTOON, MONTICELLO, NORMAL, PARIS, PEKIN, PEORIA, PETERSBURG, RUSHVILLE, SHELBYVILLE, SPRINGFIELD, SULLIVAN, TAYLORVILLE, TUSCOLA, URBANA, AND WI******ER.

06/25/2021

Please be aware and be careful

Next round of heavy thunderstorms are moving east towards the Mississippi River.

These storms are currently severe and we think they could stay severe as they near the Mississippi River. These will enter west central Illinois around 11PM to 12AM and the Illinois River around 1-2AM.

These will likely begin weakening fairly quickly as they move towards the Illinois River but will likely be gusty still.

An isolated tornado and some hail can’t be ruled out, but wind is the main threat.

Heavy rain is certainly the biggest threat. Most areas will see about 1-2”, but some spots under slow moving, training storms could see upwards of 3-5” tonight additional. This will lead to flooding concerns for those spots.

Storms will gradually move out tomorrow morning, but more will develop in the evening.

06/20/2021

We would like to wish all the Dad’s out there a Happy Fathers Day! A Dad is someone that you will always look up to no matter how tall you grow!
Enjoy the day!

06/08/2021

We would like to give a big shout out and heart felt thank you to Don Hill for his great gesture and donation of these wonderful coins for each one of our Officers.
Thanks Don!

05/31/2021