Lake Forest Police Foundation

07/01/2023

Thank you, Deputy Chief Rob Copeland, for the tireless work and unwavering dedication you gave our Community and the Foundation throughout your career, keeping Lake Forest “SAFER-STRONGER-TOGETHER.”

06/16/2023

11/29/2022

Dear Neighbors,
The Lake Forest Police Foundation is conducting our 2022 Annual Appeal and as a 501(c)3 organization that provides the sole source of private support for the Lake Forest Police Department, we are looking for your help and support to continue our mission of supporting the Lake Forest Police Department.
As the sole source of private support for the Lake Forest Police Department since 2014, we have invested privately raised dollars into Lake Forest Police Department initiatives that promote and facilitate best practices. By doing so, we have both expanded its capabilities, and strengthened its police-community relationships.

The Lake Forest Police Foundation has funded a variety of projects such as: Police-CROYA activities, provided early De-escalation Training to officers, purchased Officer First Aid Kits, replaced all department Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), purchased ballistic shields for squad cars and purchased a dedicated Ford Explorer for the police department K-9 program. Supplemental programs and initiatives made possible with Foundation support directly improve public safety efforts, impact officer readiness, and enhance quality of life in Lake Forest.

We believe that a well-educated and well-equipped police department that is directly invested in the community creates a safer, strong Lake Forest. With your help, we can make a difference.

Please join our giving community by making a financial contribution to the Foundation. Your donation will support the LFPD and our community.

To make your 100% tax deductible contribution, please complete the enclosed pledge card or visit our website at www.lakeforestpolicefoundation.org.

With your support, we can and will continue to make a difference! Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,
The Lake Forest Police Foundation Board of Directors

08/18/2022

We're heading over to tomorrow for . Please join the members of the from 6am to noon at 620 N. Western Avenue as they collect donations for .

2022 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Dunkin’ and Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois partnership. This partnership has been a huge success over the years; in fact, more than $6.7 million has been raised in Illinois!

05/21/2022

LFPD added 4 new officers to its ranks!

05/16/2022

Another great event sponsored by the Lake Forest Police Foundation and CROYA. Indoor floor hockey with Lake Forest Police, CROYA and kids from DPMS having fun and building a better understanding of the police and our role in the community. The kids were great, had great questions for the officers and the floor hockey was fast and furious.

04/29/2022

Important information for residents of Lake Forest and surrounding areas in Lake County.

The Lake Forest Police Department would like to make residents aware and vigilant of several Ruse Burglary incidents in Lake Forest and surrounding areas. A Ruse Burglary begins with the suspects typically looking for elderly residents as victims. Once located, the suspects approach the resident either outside or by knocking on the front door. The suspects often claim to be utility workers, city employees, or contractors. The suspects will then gain entry to the residence using a ruse that they need to check for a potential problem such as bacteria in the water, check utility lines in the back yard, or check electrical outlets.

Once inside the home, one of the suspects will keep the victim distracted in a specific area or lure them outside of the residence. While the homeowner is distracted, additional suspects enter the home and commit theft, targeting cash and jewelry. They target bedrooms, dressers, closets, and small safes.

The suspects often wear a safety vest, lanyard with an ID, and a hat with a face mask to disguise their identity. Suspects will often communicate using handheld radios and are known to drive SUVs and trucks with no markings.

Safety Tips:

• Consider placing your jewelry in locations other than main dressers in bedrooms
• If a solicitor comes to your residence, try to take notice of the vehicle they are driving (make, model, color, type) as well as their attire and physical characteristics
• Do not allow people into your home unless you know them personally or if they have an appointment
• If you choose to speak with a solicitor or utility worker, never leave your front door unlocked or
unattended
• You can verify with the utility company or local government agency if the individual was sent to your residence.

• Share these tips with elderly family members, friends, and neighbors since these crimes occur across Chicagoland.

If you feel you are the victim of a ruse burglary or you have seen suspicious vehicles and persons
approaching elderly neighbors, please contact the Lake Forest Police Department by calling 911 immediately to report these incidents.

04/22/2022

If you are in the area of the west side Starbucks on Friday morning the 22nd please stop in to say hi to your police officers and help them support Autism Awareness!

Autism Awareness month is not over yet, therefore we are holding one additional fundraiser at our west side Starbucks, 840 Waukegan Rd on 4/22 @ 7am-10am. Commemorative Lake Forest PD Autism Patches are still available. Hope to see you all there!

04/09/2022

Officers will be out at Gerhards selling limited edition, LFPD Autism Awareness Patches. Come on over and help them reach their fundraising goal ! **Patches will be available at the police station until they are all gone**

03/29/2022

A police canine helped locate four juvenile suspects, one of which was hiding in a shed, after they crashed a stolen vehicle and fled on foot in Deerfield, authorities said.