Skokie Police Department

06/02/2025

06/01/2025

Meri May Days:

May 3rd, members of the Skokie Police Department and Meri came together for a 5K CPD Run to Remember event. Although the event has a melancholy origin, America “Meri”, the police department's Comfort Dog, brought comfort and smiles to others.

May 16th, Meri drew patrons in for pets at the Cop on the Rooftop event.

May 18th, she was a crowd magnet when she stopped by at the Festival of Cultures.

May 31st, Meri got her steps in and managed to dodge the colors during the Niles Township Color Fun Run fundraiser event!

05/30/2025

Cook County residents are invited to a catalytic converter marking event on Friday, June 6th from 4-6 p.m. at Oakton College, 7701 Lincoln Avenue in Skokie.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED WITH A JUNE 2ND DEADLINE.

05/28/2025

Skokie bike officers along with Evanston Police Department and local bike partners rode a multi-jurisdictional route through Evanston and Skokie on May 21, 2025 for the International Ride of Silence Day.

05/26/2025

Today, please feel welcome to join the Skokie Police and Fire Honor Guards in observance of Memorial Day at 11 a.m. on the Village Green, 5155 Oakton St. (between Skokie Village Hall and the Skokie Public Library).

05/23/2025

Congratulations to Officer Robert Roque on his retirement!

January 4, 2005 – May 23, 2025

Officer Roque started and ended his career in the patrol division, holding the specialty position of evidence technician. His patience, smile, and ability to create a comfortable atmosphere will be missed. We appreciate his service and wish him continued happiness, health, and success in his retirement!

05/23/2025

Congratulations to Officer Joe Marzigliano on his retirement!

May 7, 1997 – May 23, 2025

Officer Marzigliano started in the patrol division and finished his career in the Crime Prevention Administrative Division. Officer Marzigliano was the Neighborhood Integrity Officer, facilitated the Citizens’ Police Academy, and was involved with the Police Explorers. We appreciate his service and wish him continued happiness, health, and success in his retirement!

05/21/2025

At Monday evening’s Village Board meeting, Daisy Rojas and Kenneth Tate were sworn in as police officers.

Congratulations and best wishes for a successful and fulfilling career!

From left to right:
Deputy Chief Franklin, Officer Rojas, Officer Tate, Chief Barnes, and Deputy Chief Oakley.

05/20/2025

Thank you to the community and everyone who helped support the annual efforts this past Friday at the Dunkin' at 3900 Dempster Street and 5150 Touhy Avenue in Skokie!

We had a great time fundraising for a great cause, the Special Olympics Illinois, and were fortunate to have an athlete visit us!

05/15/2025

REMINDER - Tomorrow, May 16, 2025, from 5 a.m. to Noon, we will be at 5150 Touhy and 3900 Dempster in Skokie, raising funds for Special Olympics athletes across Illinois. We hope to see you soon!

Next Friday from 5am-12pm, we will be at 3900 Dempster Street and 5150 Touhy Avenue for the annual fundraiser for the Special Olympics Illinois.

Hope to see you there!

05/13/2025

National Police Week: May 11-17, 2025.

Please take a moment to recognize the people who serve the community as police officers and remember those who died in the line of duty. Thank you to the police officers of the past and present, near and far.