Des Plaines Police Department

Des Plaines Police Department This is the official page for the Des Plaines Police Department. The site is administered and monitored by the City of Des Plaines.

The Des Plaines Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency comprised of full-time sworn police officers, auxiliary police officers, and civilian personnel, all committed to making Des Plaines a safe and inviting community. The content posted here will be limited to matters related to the Police Department initiatives, events, and information of interest to the public. However, it

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Thank you to the Des Plaines community for joining us at last week's National Night Out event! We had fun connecting wit...
08/12/2026

Thank you to the Des Plaines community for joining us at last week's National Night Out event! We had fun connecting with the residents and learning about the resources available to our community. K9 Jager enjoyed showing off his skills, too! Special thanks to Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 for your partnership, as well as the local organizations who support our residents year-round.

🐾🐾🐾 FOUND DOG 🐾🐾🐾A bit humid for a walk but nonetheless, this brave girl went for a stroll and is now lost. She was foun...
08/06/2026

🐾🐾🐾 FOUND DOG 🐾🐾🐾

A bit humid for a walk but nonetheless, this brave girl went for a stroll and is now lost. She was found at River Road and Oakton Street.

If you know who she belongs to please call our non-emergency number at 847-391-5400. If we are unable to find the owner she will be brought to Golf Rose Animal Services.

UPDATEK9 and Owner have been reunited. Thank you all for your help! 🐾🐾🐾 FOUND DOG 🐾🐾🐾Someone was a little jealous of all...
08/06/2026

UPDATE

K9 and Owner have been reunited. Thank you all for your help!

🐾🐾🐾 FOUND DOG 🐾🐾🐾

Someone was a little jealous of all the fun on Paw Patrol so she figured she’d take a chance at being Officer for a day. This crime fighter was found in the 1300 Block of Callen Lane with nothing but a smile and a green collar.

If we cannot locate the owner she will be taken to Golf Rose Animal Services. If you know who she belongs to, please contact our non-emergency number at 847-391-5400z

Thank you!

Join us TONIGHT (August 4) from 5-8 p.m. at National Night Out! There will be food trucks, police demonstrations, vehicl...
08/04/2026

Join us TONIGHT (August 4) from 5-8 p.m. at National Night Out! There will be food trucks, police demonstrations, vehicles to explore, family activities, live music, and more on the grounds of Forest Elementary and Algonquin Middle School.

Food trucks include Hawaiian Food Truck, Pinoy Grill, Taste Greek Street Food, Kona Ice of SW Schaumburg, Soda Squeezed, and Spoon Burger.

Please note that 5th Ave. will be under construction, but the roadway will be safe to drive through for the event (southbound ONLY). Overflow parking will be available at Trinity Lutheran Church off Algonquin Road and accessible parking will be in the Algonquin Middle School lot.

Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62 is also hosting a Registration Night at Algonquin Middle School and a Paraeducator Job Fair at Westerhold Early Learning Center.

Learn more at desplainesil.gov/nationalnightout!

We're looking forward to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Forest Elementary School (137...
07/28/2026

We're looking forward to National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Forest Elementary School (1375 S. 5th Ave.) and Algonquin Middle School (767 E. Algonquin Rd.). Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and join us for an evening packed with fun.

Enjoy specialty vehicles, a K-9 demonstration, food trucks, games, live entertainment, and displays from local organizations. We can't wait to see you there!

The event spans both school campuses and the adjoining green space. Free parking is available at both schools, with entrances off Forest Avenue and 5th Avenue.

For more information, visit our website at desplainesil.gov/nationalnightout.

The Des Plaines Police Department is conducting an investigation in the 700 Block of S. Wolf Road. Due to this, traffic ...
07/20/2026

The Des Plaines Police Department is conducting an investigation in the 700 Block of S. Wolf Road. Due to this, traffic on Wolf Road between Thacker Street and Rose Avenue has been shut down.

At this time, we ask that you please avoid the area and use caution when detouring.

⚠️ WEATHER & AIR QUALITY ALERTThe Des Plaines Police Department encourages the community to stay safe and take precautio...
07/17/2026

⚠️ WEATHER & AIR QUALITY ALERT

The Des Plaines Police Department encourages the community to stay safe and take precautions as extreme weather continues. High temperatures, combined with smoke from Canadian wildfires, have created very unhealthy air quality in our area.

If possible, stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces, keep windows and doors closed, and limit outdoor activity until air quality improves. Be sure to check on family, friends, neighbors and anyone who may be especially vulnerable.

Stay informed, stay cool, and stay safe.

If needed, visit the cooling centers listed below.

- Covered walkway between City Hall and the Police Department (1420 Miner St.) – Open until 5 p.m. today

- Des Plaines Public Library (1501 Ellinwood St.) – Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, Monday through Friday

- Des Plaines Park District – Prairie Lakes Community Center (515 E. Thacker St.) – Open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday

⚠️ WEATHER & AIR QUALITY ALERTThe Des Plaines Police Department encourages the community to stay safe and take precautio...
07/16/2026

⚠️ WEATHER & AIR QUALITY ALERT

The Des Plaines Police Department encourages the community to stay safe and take precautions as extreme weather continues. High temperatures, combined with smoke from Canadian wildfires, have created very unhealthy air quality in our area.

If possible, stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces, keep windows and doors closed, and limit outdoor activity until air quality improves. Be sure to check on family, friends, neighbors and anyone who may be especially vulnerable.

Stay informed, stay cool, and stay safe.

If needed, visit the cooling centers listed below.
- Covered walkway between City Hall and the Police Department (1420 Miner St.) – Open 24 hours during the heat wave

- Des Plaines Public Library (1501 Ellinwood St.) – Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, Monday through Friday

- Oakton College – Des Plaines Campus (1600 E. Golf Rd.) – Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday

- Des Plaines Park District – Prairie Lakes Community Center (515 E. Thacker St.) – Open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday

CONTINUE TO STAY COOL as intense temperatures continue through Saturday, July 18! Visit nearby cooling centers. - Cover...
07/15/2026

CONTINUE TO STAY COOL as intense temperatures continue through Saturday, July 18! Visit nearby cooling centers.

- Covered walkway between City Hall and the Police Department (1420 Miner St.) – Open 24 hours during the heat wave

-Des Plaines Public Library (1501 Ellinwood St.) – Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, Monday through Friday

-Oakton College – Des Plaines Campus (1600 E. Golf Rd.) – Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday

-Des Plaines Park District – Prairie Lakes Community Center (515 E. Thacker St.) – Open 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday

⚠️⚠️⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️⚠️⚠️The Des Plaines Police Department is asking for motorist cooperation avoiding the area of Mou...
07/03/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️⚠️⚠️

The Des Plaines Police Department is asking for motorist cooperation avoiding the area of Mount Prospect Road and Touhy Avenue.

Officers received information about possible downed electric wires in the area. As officers arrived they observed the wires in the roadway and notified dispatch that the intersection would need to be closed until further notice.

Use caution if traveling in the area and please seek an alternate route.

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1418 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL
60016

Telephone

+18473915400

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